A postcard from the Eur, page 2

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A postcard from the Eur sent on January 18, 2017 (16:26) by Annamaria Pertosa. 52 comments, 1891 views.

at 60mm, 1/800 f/5.6, ISO 100, hand held. Roma, Italy.

La Basilica dei Santi Pietro e Paolo all'EUR ha una storia che, sebbene recente, è ricca di eventi straordinari sia per i fedeli residenti nel quartiere, sia per tutti quelli provenienti da altre zone di Roma. È senza dubbio una delle chiese più note tra quelle della “Roma moderna”, contraddistinta dalla grande cupola che si staglia nel cielo dell'EUR. Dedicata ai Santi Patroni di Roma Pietro e Paolo, risente di quell'impostazione monumentale che caratterizza tutto il quartiere delle esposizioni e diviene l'emblema religioso della “Terza Roma”, che si doveva espandere verso il “Mare Nostrum”. Disposta su di un colle nella zona più elevata dell'EUR, si distingue in lontananza e, insieme al “Colosseo quadrato”, è uno degli edifici più riconoscibili di tutta l'Esposizione. Una scelta non casuale: il Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana e la Basilica di SS Pietro e Paolo, simboli dello stato laico e della religione cattolica, volevano dimostrare, con la loro vicinanza, il pacifico dialogo tra Fascismo e Vaticano sancito dai Patti Lateranensi del 1929. La Basilica è posta in asse lungo il viale diretto all'Archivio Centrale dello Stato, costruito all'epoca per ospitare la mostra delle corporazioni e dell'autarchia. L'edificio, progettato dall'architetto Arnaldo Foschini nel 1938, è a croce greca (atipica per i progetti legati al culto dell'epoca, tutti a croce latina) ed è caratterizzata da una struttura in cemento armato sormontata da una cupola di notevoli dimensioni, con un diametro di 31 metri. Il progetto iniziale prevedeva che la cupola assumesse una colorazione giallo oro affinché avesse maggiormente risalto, ma progettisti e costruttori, costretti da alcune difficoltà riscontrate durante i lavori, optarono per una copertura di elementi in ardesia di colore grigio che si adattava maggiormente al resto dell'edificio. Pietra di “Chiampo paglierino di Vicenza” e travertino romano rivestono le pareti della Basilica all'estradosso. Le pitture variopinte della cappella, le vetrate degli occhialoni e il pavimento di marmo colorato fungono da contrasto alle pareti bianche nell'intradosso. Solamente il 29 giugno del 1955 fu aperta ufficialmente al culto, sebbene agli inizi del secondo conflitto mondiale la basilica fosse già in uno stato di realizzazione avanzato. Le due colossali statue di S.Pietro e S.Paolo poste nel piazzale prospiciente l'edificio sin dai primi mesi del 1942, sono due degli elementi che rappresentano maggiormente la basilica. Oggi, nonostante l'intero quartiere abbia subito modifiche e integrazioni costituite da edifici residenziali e da moderni uffici, la Basilica domina ancora il cielo dell'EUR. Dedicata ai patroni di Roma, la chiesa, progettata nel 1938 nel luogo dove preesisteva una chiesetta dedicata ai Santi Apostoli, è stata aperta al pubblico soltanto nel 1955: lo scoppio della Seconda Guerra Mondiale aveva infatti rallentato lo svolgimento dei lavori. Nel 1965 assume il titolo di Basilica solo dieci anni dopo l'apertura.

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Stefania Saffioti

sent on January 19, 2017 (9:43) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

What a beautiful light! Beautiful also the point of recovery. As always a wonderful picture full of charm, congratulations!
A greeting
Stefania :-P

Claudio Cozzani

sent on January 19, 2017 (16:24) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Very beautiful, very good shot, have said it all,
excellent and interesting caption as always
talented Annamaria 8-)

claudio c

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on January 19, 2017 (18:27) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Luca160, glad you like it, thank you very much for the exquisite courtesy and the wonderful comments.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P

Gazebo

sent on January 19, 2017 (18:33) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Hello good Annamaria. : -o :-P :-) Congratulations to Gaz. :-D

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on January 19, 2017 (19:40) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Stefania, I'm glad you like it this Roman photo, taken last month. You are always very kind and generous in your judgments. A big thank you for the time you dedicate to me and listened to my shots.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P

Paolorossi

sent on January 19, 2017 (20:34) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Congratulations Annamaria beautiful picture ;-)
Hi Paul.

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on January 19, 2017 (20:57) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Claudio C, unfortunately I did not realize the frame that covered the cross, patience! ... Thank you so much for the visit and always very welcome for the nice comment also to the caption.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P

Francesco Abbate

sent on January 20, 2017 (0:08) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

very beautiful :-)
compliments! ;-) :-P A greeting Francis

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on January 20, 2017 (0:26) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Gazebo, you're very kind to review shot (I know you do not love very black and white). It 's always a great pleasure to see you. thank you for the nice comments and welcome visit and attention.
A dear greeting
Anna Maria :-)

Mauriziol

sent on January 20, 2017 (6:45) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

ITA and caption, as usual, very well detailed and worthy of attention, congratulations!
Good day,
Maurizio

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on January 20, 2017 (14:46) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Paolorossi, a great big thank you for the nice comment and the pleasant visit, which I appreciate very much.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on January 20, 2017 (17:33) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Francis A, glad you like this photo Roman, thank you very much for the always most welcome step and attention to my shots.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P

Fiorenzofanton

sent on January 20, 2017 (18:59) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

I like the type PP ancient photo Annamaria.
Hello flower. :-)

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on January 20, 2017 (19:16) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Mauriziol, happy of your nice comment, I heartily thank you for your availability and the attention that I really appreciate.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P

user28555

sent on January 20, 2017 (20:42) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Only cars disturb a very nice and charming architectural glimpse, I like the sepia photograph moderate intonation; I personally would have chosen a vertical narrow kerf (the tip of the basilica and 'cut) ;-).
Hello, hello Claudio :-P

Miloga

sent on January 21, 2017 (0:17) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great shot Annamaria, punctual and always interesting caption, black and white gives a special touch to this beautiful shot.
lory hello. :)

Justitia Terrena

sent on January 21, 2017 (10:42) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Excellent image in B & W compliments Annamaria. Hello Giulio

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on January 21, 2017 (19:12) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Fiorenzo F, so the color change and the frame should antichizzarla, old postcard type (unfortunately I did not realize that the frame has eaten half the cross). Thank you so much, dear friend, for the beautiful comment and the always welcome visit.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on January 21, 2017 (22:19) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Claudio, I also snapped upright, but I did not like much, perhaps the light ... Thank you so much for your nice comment and attention we always devote to my shots.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P

user92328

sent on January 22, 2017 (0:43) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful color tones of this b / n and also the composition, a shot really very very nice ... !!
A greeting...

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