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The audioguide tells the story, describes architecture and reports interesting facts about the basilica of Santa Maria in Domnica, located in Rome, on the summit of Monte Celio. Particular attention is paid to the decoration of the central apse. They lively colors are striking, especially since many of the mosaics, of the apse, date back to the 9th century and represent work from the Byzantine school.

The audioguide tells the story, describes architecture and reports interesting facts about the basilica of Santa Maria in Domnica, located in Rome, on the summit of Monte Celio. Particular attention is paid to the decoration of the central apse. They lively colors are striking, especially since many of the mosaics, of the apse, date back to the 9th century and represent work from the Byzantine school.

The audioguide tells the story, describes the architecture and reports interesting facts about the church. In the city of Amendolara there are seven Byzantine churches. In the immediate vicinity of the city, there are caves that were once inhabited by hermits, which allow us to establish the tenth century as a period of settlement for the city. The church of Santa Maria is located in the historic center.

The audioguide tells the story, describes the architecture and reports interesting facts about the basilica of St. Nicholas, widely known especially because it preserves the remains of the Saint Nicholas. Bari has been known since Roman times. Although the Normans conquered the city in 1071, it retained its Byzantine cultural heritage and the local clergy remained Byzantine.

L'audioguida racconta la storia, descrive l'architettura e riporta fatti interessanti sulla chiesa. Nella città di Amendolara si trovano sette chiese bizantine. Nei dintorni della città si trovano grotte un tempo abitate dagli eremiti, questo ci consente di stabilire come periodo dell'insediamento della città il X secolo. La chiesa di Santa Maria si trova nel centro storico.

L'audioguida racconta la storia, descrive l'architettura e riporta fatti interessanti sulla basilica di S. Nicola, ampiamente conosciuta soprattutto perché in essa si conservano le spoglie del Santo. Bari è nota dall'epoca romana. La città, pur essendo stata conquistata dai normanni nel 1071, mantenne il suo patrimonio culturale bizantino e il clero locale rimase filobizantino.

The audioguide tells the story, describes the architecture and reports interesting facts about the triumphal arch of Constantine, in Rome, between the Colosseum and the Palatine, and was made by the founder of Constantinople. The three-hole arc was built in the years 312-315 to celebrate Constantine's victory over Massenzio, in the battle fought at Milvio bridge.

The audioguide tells the story, describes the architecture and reports interesting facts about the basilica of San Lorenzo, outside the walls, one of the oldest basilicas in Rome. According to the legend, Lorenzo was the Archdiocese of Sixtus II, the pope at the time of Emperor Valerian, who rose to the throne in 253 AD. San Lorenzo was executed in 258.The basilica is part of the itinerary of the seven churches made by pilgrims to Rome.

The audioguide tells the story, describes architecture and reports interesting facts about the mausoleum of Santa Costanza, the daughter of the founder of Constantinople, which is one of the main examples of late-ancient architecture among Roman monuments. At the base of the Mausoleum's architecture, there are exceptional Roman models such as the Pantheon, but its structure is innovative with its concentric circular spaces.

The audioguide tells the story, describes architecture and reports interesting facts about the largest Roman church dedicated to the Mother of God and founded between 432 and 440. In front of the Sistine Chapel is the tomb of Bernini. In the Borghese Chapel, there are the funerary monuments of the popes Paolo V and Clement VIII. At the center of the chapel stands the icon of the "Salus Populi Romani" attributed to San Luca's hand brought from Byzantium.

L'audioguida racconta la storia, descrive l'architettura e riporta fatti interessanti sulla basilica. In questo luogo predicò San Giovanni evangelista. La tradizione racconta che Giovanni, apostolo di Gesù, qui venne posto in una caldaia di olio bollente, ma ne uscì miracolosamente sano e salvo. Il vero gioiello di questa chiesa sono gli affreschi medievali scoperti nel corso di restauro del secolo scorso.

The audioguide tells the story, describes the architecture and reports interesting facts about the basilica. Saint John the Evangelist preached in this place. Tradition tells us that John, the apostle of Jesus, was placed in a cauldron of boiling oil, but came out miraculously uninjured and safe. The real gem of this church are the medieval frescoes, discovered during the restoration works of the last century.

The audioguide tells the story, describes architecture and reports interesting facts about the mausoleum of Santa Costanza, the daughter of the founder of Constantinople, which is one of the main examples of late-ancient architecture among Roman monuments. At the base of the Mausoleum's architecture, there are exceptional Roman models such as the Pantheon, but its structure is innovative with its concentric circular spaces.

The audioguide tells the story, describes architecture and reports interesting facts about the largest Roman church dedicated to the Mother of God and founded between 432 and 440. In front of the Sistine Chapel is the tomb of Bernini. In the Borghese Chapel, there are the funerary monuments of the popes Paolo V and Clement VIII. At the center of the chapel stands the icon of the "Salus Populi Romani" attributed to San Luca's hand brought from Byzantium.

L'audioguida racconta la storia, descrive l'architettura e riporta fatti interessanti sulla basilica di San Lorenzo fuori le mura, una delle più antiche basiliche di Roma. Secondo la leggenda, Lorenzo era l'arcidiacono di Sisto II, papa al tempo dell'imperatore Valeriano, salito al trono nel 253 d.C. San Lorenzo fu giustiziato nel 258. La basilica fa parte dell'itinerario delle sette chiese, compiuto a Roma dai pellegrini.

The audioguide tells the story, describes the architecture and reports interesting facts about the basilica. Saint John the Evangelist preached in this place. Tradition tells us that John, the apostle of Jesus, was placed in a cauldron of boiling oil, but came out miraculously uninjured and safe. The real gem of this church are the medieval frescoes, discovered during the restoration works of the last century.

L'audioguida racconta la storia, descrive l'architettura e riporta fatti interessanti sul mausoleo di Santa Costanza, che rappresenta uno dei principali esempi di architettura tardo-antica tra i monumenti romani. Alla base dell'architettura del mausoleo ci sono modelli romani eccezionali come il Pantheon, la sua struttura è innovativa con i suoi spazi circolari concentrici.

The audioguide tells the story, describes the architecture and reports interesting facts about the basilica of San Lorenzo, outside the walls, one of the oldest basilicas in Rome. According to the legend, Lorenzo was the Archdiocese of Sixtus II, the pope at the time of Emperor Valerian, who rose to the throne in 253 AD. San Lorenzo was executed in 258. The basilica is part of the itinerary of the seven churches made by pilgrims to Rome.

L'audioguida racconta la storia, descrive l'architettura e riporta fatti interessanti sulla più grande chiesa romana, dedicata alla Madre di Dio e fondata tra il 432 e il 440. Davanti alla cappella Sistina si trova la lastra tombale di Bernini. Nella cappella Borghese si trovano i monumenti funebri dei papi Paolo V e Clemente VIII. Al centro della cappella si erge l'icona della "Salus Populi Romani" attribuita alla mano di San Luca portata dal BIsanzio.

Revelation 6:3-43. When the Lamb opened the second seal, John heard the second living creature saying, "Come and see." Another horse, fiery red, went out. And it was granted to the one who sat on it to take peace from the earth, and there was given to him a great sword.