The theme for week's photohunt is protect(ion).
I really had hard time with this and had to think outside the box to come up with something. Annie suggested using the Japanese fishing shrine from my previous post, and I wish I've saved that for the theme, but since I've posted about it already, I'll go with something different here:
Castle Sant Angelo in Rome,one of Rome's main visitors' attractions.
Located on the Tiber river, and close to the Vatican, Castle Sant' Angelo now serves as a national museum .Exhibits range from Renaissance paintings to antique military weapons. One can also go up to the terrace and admire the magnificent views of Rome.
It was originally a mausoleum, begun by Hadrian, and completed in 193 AD, to provide a final resting place for the Emperor and his successors. When Rome was later endangered,however, and due to its strategic location, Hadrianeum, as it was called, became the strongest fortress in Rome, and was converted into a castle to defend Rome, and provide protection to the city.
Castle Sant' Angelo had also served as a Papal residence and it is connected to the Vatican by an underground passage.
It is a beautiful and unique building that is worth the visit.
Happy weekend everyone!
Comments (28)
Great shots of an amazing looking building!
Posted by YTSL | April 25, 2009 12:31 AM
Posted on April 25, 2009 00:31
I'm hoping to go there in a few months. Loved your post. :)
Posted by Leslie | April 25, 2009 12:38 AM
Posted on April 25, 2009 00:38
This is an awesome castle. Beautiful! :)
Posted by Criz Lai | April 25, 2009 12:47 AM
Posted on April 25, 2009 00:47
Aloha Candi,
Thank you for stopping by! I thought I return the favor and visit your site. WOW! beautiful. I'd love to see that:)
So you're here in Maui--visiting?? Do you have twitter? lol.
Cindy O
Posted by Cindy O | April 25, 2009 12:50 AM
Posted on April 25, 2009 00:50
Thanks all for the comments.
Leslie, I am jealous:)
Cindy, yes, I am on Maui on temporary basis, no twitter, sorry:)
Posted by candi | April 25, 2009 1:02 AM
Posted on April 25, 2009 01:02
I was lucky enough to see this last summer and think it's a great choice for the theme.
Mine is posted here.
Posted by Becky | April 25, 2009 1:15 AM
Posted on April 25, 2009 01:15
great captures of the stunning castle. happy weekend.
Posted by liferamblings | April 25, 2009 1:17 AM
Posted on April 25, 2009 01:17
It's an amazing building.. and built on the tomb of Marcus Aurelius too? Have a great wekend
Posted by jams O'Donnell | April 25, 2009 1:49 AM
Posted on April 25, 2009 01:49
Oh, thanks for the tour! ;) Enjoyed it...happy weekend.
Posted by Mariposa | April 25, 2009 2:14 AM
Posted on April 25, 2009 02:14
Great photos of a famous building in my favorite city.
Posted by Randi | April 25, 2009 2:22 AM
Posted on April 25, 2009 02:22
Didn't save Rome at the end, though. Lovely shots.
Have a great weekend!
Posted by SnoopyTheGoon | April 25, 2009 2:47 AM
Posted on April 25, 2009 02:47
Great photos and I love the statues....it would be wonderful to see it in person.
Stop by and see mine if you have the chance.
JyLnC's Photo Hunt
Posted by jyLnC | April 25, 2009 2:56 AM
Posted on April 25, 2009 02:56
I'd never seen or heard of that, which is amazing as it's so impressive!
Posted by liz | April 25, 2009 2:58 AM
Posted on April 25, 2009 02:58
That's great info and lovely architecture.
Mine is here.
Posted by sassy mom | April 25, 2009 4:19 AM
Posted on April 25, 2009 04:19
Whew - I almost went with the Castel as well! Great shot for this week's theme.
Posted by Jerry | April 25, 2009 4:35 AM
Posted on April 25, 2009 04:35
This is a fascinating building. Thanks for sharing its history too, makes it that much more interesting.
Posted by Tara R. | April 25, 2009 4:39 AM
Posted on April 25, 2009 04:39
Good take on the theme. I really enjoyed our visit to the Castel.
Posted by Kim | April 25, 2009 4:42 AM
Posted on April 25, 2009 04:42
Excellent!! And I appreciate the historical value of your post too.
Here's MINE Happy Saturday to you.
Posted by HOOTIN* ANNI | April 25, 2009 4:47 AM
Posted on April 25, 2009 04:47
Beautiful photographs of a beautiful building. Interesting post for the protection theme. Happy weekend.
Posted by Carver | April 25, 2009 6:03 AM
Posted on April 25, 2009 06:03
Those old castles proved to be good protection from enemies! Great Post!
Posted by ann | April 25, 2009 6:37 AM
Posted on April 25, 2009 06:37
History always makes anything more admirable and beautiful. Thank you for sharing this wonderful photos. I will surely visit this when the time comes to go to Italy
Posted by laagan | April 25, 2009 6:48 AM
Posted on April 25, 2009 06:48
Perfect for the theme! Those are such beautiful photos of that castle too.
Happy weekend!
Posted by Annie | April 25, 2009 6:55 AM
Posted on April 25, 2009 06:55
Beautiful and interesting post - wonderful take on the theme, this week!
Thanks for visiting me!
Posted by RJ Flamingo | April 25, 2009 6:55 AM
Posted on April 25, 2009 06:55
great pics! It definitely looks like an intimidating structure!
Posted by Sue | April 25, 2009 7:02 AM
Posted on April 25, 2009 07:02
That is a beautiful picture and great idea for protection!
Posted by gigi | April 25, 2009 7:06 AM
Posted on April 25, 2009 07:06
That is an amazing-looking fortress which has obviously provided years and years of protection. It's also beautiful! Thanks for sharing the info about it.
Posted by Sherry at EX Marks the Spot | April 25, 2009 8:33 AM
Posted on April 25, 2009 08:33
Stunning! And thanks for the history lesson, I love those! I do hope to see Europe someday.
Thanks for visiting my PH this weekend; I'm catching up after a busy weekend. :)
Posted by Mrs. Mecomber | April 26, 2009 8:37 PM
Posted on April 26, 2009 20:37
Beautiful castle!
Posted by jam | April 26, 2009 10:17 PM
Posted on April 26, 2009 22:17