Rome is one of those destinations that people spend their whole lives waiting to visit and that breeds a certain type of rabid curiosity. Ever since the Grand Tour, people have flooded to see the city's endless attractions, artistic and cultural gems, and sights. But, if it's the trip of a lifetime and if you are being overwhelmed by the constant sensory overload of a city like Rome, then photographing your trip is important. Capturing those memories and moments for ever will be important to anyone visiting the city and, as it is so very photogenic, it really is a joy to shoot. Of course, some things make for lovelier photos than others so, if you have found a vacation rental in Rome and are planning a trip, these are more of the sights that you absoluely need to see, and photograph, for yourself!
3. The Perfectly Beautiful Tempietto
The Tempietto is a small commemorative martyrium (or tomb) built by Donato Bramante in the courtyard of San Pietro in Montorio in Rome. It is one of the most beautiful buildings of the 16th century, a masterpiece of High Renaissance Italian architecture. Commissioned by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella and begun around 1510, it is based on ancient buildings such as the Temple of Vesta and the Pantheon. The temple makes for a very beautiful sight and, with the light and shadows from the surrounding buildings framing it, also makes for a truly lovely photograph.
4. A New Perspective on the City: The Aventine Keyhole
The Aventine Hill, the southernmost of Rome's seven hills, is a quiet and elegant residential area that is ringed with churches and monasteries and is located quite far away from the throngs of tourists.
The Tempietto is a small commemorative martyrium (or tomb) built by Donato Bramante in the courtyard of San Pietro in Montorio in Rome. It is one of the most beautiful buildings of the 16th century, a masterpiece of High Renaissance Italian architecture. Commissioned by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella and begun around 1510, it is based on ancient buildings such as the Temple of Vesta and the Pantheon. The temple makes for a very beautiful sight and, with the light and shadows from the surrounding buildings framing it, also makes for a truly lovely photograph.
4. A New Perspective on the City: The Aventine Keyhole
The Aventine Hill, the southernmost of Rome's seven hills, is a quiet and elegant residential area that is ringed with churches and monasteries and is located quite far away from the throngs of tourists.
On the hill is the Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta and a doorway that leads to the Priory of the Knights of Malta, the legendary religious order of crusader knights.
It is a nondescript looking door but, through its keyhole, there is an incredible view over Rome, with the magnificent dome of St Peter's at its centre. You can make appointments to see the gardens that the keyhole looks through but one can come have a peep of that view any time they want. However, enough people have cottoned on to this little gem that you'll probably only have enough time to press your camera against the hole and get a picture of the dome of St. Peters through the shrubbery tunnel before others will be angling to take your place and do the same!
Of course, a city as big, old and rich as Rome has much more to offer and to be photographed, so be sure to read on to the next articles in this series for more sights that need to be taken in with your own eyes!
It is a nondescript looking door but, through its keyhole, there is an incredible view over Rome, with the magnificent dome of St Peter's at its centre. You can make appointments to see the gardens that the keyhole looks through but one can come have a peep of that view any time they want. However, enough people have cottoned on to this little gem that you'll probably only have enough time to press your camera against the hole and get a picture of the dome of St. Peters through the shrubbery tunnel before others will be angling to take your place and do the same!
Of course, a city as big, old and rich as Rome has much more to offer and to be photographed, so be sure to read on to the next articles in this series for more sights that need to be taken in with your own eyes!
Photo credits:
picture 1: Quinok / CC BY-SA 4.0;
picture 2: Stefano Costantini / CC BY 2.0
picture 1: Quinok / CC BY-SA 4.0;
picture 2: Stefano Costantini / CC BY 2.0
