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I'm not aging - I'm just busy living happily ever after..............


Real Name: Carol
Lives In: Rome, IT
Member Since: Jan 16, 2006
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icunme's Rome Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
ROMAN FORUM - 8
Secrets of Villa Borghese- 8
Secrets of Borghese II- 8
Secrets of Villa Borghese Part IIIAugust, 2009 6
SHOW TIME in Piazza Navona!- 8
Vittorio Emanuele Monument and MuseumMarch, 2006 8
San Pietro in Vincoli (chains) -Michangelo's MOSESNovember, 2005 5
The Holiday Humor Page2006 4

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San Pietro in Vincoli (chains) -Michangelo's MOSES

by icunme - last update: Sep 10, 2006

Church of San Pietro in Vincoli - PAGE IN PROGRESS

The Church of St Peter in Chains - Legend has it that Constantine's mother brought part of the chains to Rome from Palestine. The other half were here and that when the were placed together, they miraculously fused. The chains are encased in glass in the center of the church below the alter.

(This page is a work in progress - more info - addition photos coming)

MOSES by Michaelangelo

In the right nave as you approach the alter, you will see the huge marble MOSES - sculpted by Michaelangelo. A powerful figure that exudes strength and command. The lighting changes and you have differing views of this monument. Stay awhile and Moses will mesmerize you.

Moses

A view of him from the far right in subtle light - polish of the marble, color and tone clearly visible in this light.

Moses - close-up

Hope you can see his face better in this photo take from the far left side.

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icunme's Rome Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
ROMAN FORUM - 8
Secrets of Villa Borghese- 8
Secrets of Borghese II- 8
Secrets of Villa Borghese Part IIIAugust, 2009 6
SHOW TIME in Piazza Navona!- 8
Vittorio Emanuele Monument and MuseumMarch, 2006 8
San Pietro in Vincoli (chains) -Michangelo's MOSESNovember, 2005 5
The Holiday Humor Page2006 4

Comments for icunme about Rome
Pawtuxet Sun Nov 15, 2009 17:19 UTC
 I've been noticing a few of those Smart Cars around my village...so cute. Ideal for around town, but I wouldn't dare take them on the highway!
jo104 Fri Nov 13, 2009 13:47 UTC
 getting some great insight for my trip over there thanks will be back to check out more for my list
Roadquill Wed Nov 11, 2009 03:16 UTC
 Hi Carol, thanks for letting me know you enjoyed my Rome page. I will be using some of your tips next time in Roma, but not the "accomodations".. ;-) Ciao, Karl
RoscoeGregg Sun Nov 8, 2009 16:29 UTC
 As a man that lives by his relationship with with plants I love parks. Thanks for thr tip Happy trails
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