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04-MAR-2012

Roma.Piazza del Campidoglio

When Charles V planned a visit to Rome in 1536, the muddy Capitoline Hill was in such a bad shape, after the sack of Rome in 1527,that Pope Paul III Farnese asked Michelangelo to design a new square, the Piazza del Campidoglio
Michelangelo came up with an original design for the square, including an intriguing ground pattern.
The top of the Cordonata is flanked by the statues of Castor and Pollux, the mythical sons of Jupiter

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Mike H.27-Mar-2012 14:32
Agree, the perspective is deluxe -- beautiful statues; and thank you for the info about all of this!
Ceya27-Mar-2012 14:06
Amazing view - everything is so big there.. Interesting information, too. V
teachpeace27-Mar-2012 13:37
I always appreciate the information along with your images.
Stephanie27-Mar-2012 12:31
Beautiful symmetry Jose! The statues and buildings are beautiful! :)
Guest 27-Mar-2012 10:37
Definitely a nice view, so well designed. Bravo Michelangelo!
Yvonne27-Mar-2012 10:30
Magnificent pov leading the eye up into the Piazza! v
marko gregoric27-Mar-2012 09:16
Great perspective. V
Colin Dixon CPAGB27-Mar-2012 07:47
Nice POV :)
Bryan Murahashi27-Mar-2012 04:48
Very nice viewpoint and massive statues. V
Richard Glenn27-Mar-2012 03:57
Very unusual perspective, it looks very steep for not having
many steps. Lovely statues. V
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