The staircase of the Ara Coeli in Rome, page 2

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The staircase of the Ara Coeli in Rome...

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The staircase of the Ara Coeli in Rome sent on December 30, 2024 (14:15) by Annamaria Pertosa. 43 comments, 672 views.

at 18mm, 1/320 f/6.3, ISO 100, hand held. Roma, Italy.

Sul fianco destro del Vittoriano, due scale spettacolari salgono all'antico monte Capitolino: circa duecento anni separano le due opere ma il contrasto tra l'essenzialità dell'una e l'armonia dell'altra rivela il mutamento irreversibile nello spirito dei tempi. Mentre la Cordonata progettata da Michelangelo nell'ambito dei lavori di sistemazione del Campidoglio, per la venuta a Roma di Carlo V, è uno dei simboli della Roma rinascimentale, la ripida scalinata che l'affianca ci trasporta nel pieno Medioevo. 124 gradini di marmo antichissimo di spoglio, ricavati forse da ciò che rimaneva del Tempio di Serapide al Quirinale, conducono sulla sommità settentrionale del colle capitolino, la cosiddetta Arx, dove già dal VI secolo sorgeva probabilmente la chiesa, con annesso monastero, che dal XIV secolo sarà conosciuta con il nome di Santa Maria in Aracoeli. Per collegare la chiesa alla città e superare il grande dislivello con la strada sottostante, viene costruita una nuova imponente scalinata: realizzata da Lorenzo di Simone Andreozzi a spese del popolo romano come ringraziamento alla Vergine per aver salvato la città dalla peste, e sarebbe stata inaugurata, secondo la leggenda, dal tribuno Cola di Rienzo. Nel Seicento, sui gradini della scalinata erano soliti accamparsi durante la notte i contadini che venivano in città a vendere i loro prodotti. L'abitudine fu interrotta piuttosto bruscamente dal principe Caffarelli, che abitava a poca distanza. Mal tollerando plebaglia e schiamazzi, una sera fece rotolare sulle scale delle botti piene di pietre, travolgendo le persone addormentate e provocando morti e feriti. Per evitare altri incidenti, la scalinata fu quindi chiusa con grandi cancelli, rimasti in loco fino alla fine dell'Ottocento. La scalinata è stata considerata anche una vera e propria “scala santa” da percorrere in ginocchio per ricevere la grazia desiderata. Il suo potere si sarebbe esteso anche al Lotto: la tradizione voleva che, per ottenere i numeri vincenti, fosse sufficiente salirla in ginocchio di notte, recitando Avemarie e De profundis e raccomandandosi ai re magi. Provare per credere...(da Vivere Roma)

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Claudio Ricci

sent on December 31, 2024 (16:10) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A characteristic Roman corner taken with a beautiful presence of vintage postcards.

Claudio Cozzani

sent on January 01, 2025 (13:49) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Excellent caption

“ tradition had it that, to get the winning numbers, it was enough to climb it on your knees at night, reciting Hail Mary and De profundis and recommending yourself to the Three Kings. Seeing is believing... „

on your knees ? mamma mia
happy 2025

Daniele Origgi

sent on January 01, 2025 (22:28) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Hi Annamaria, happy 2025 and congratulations on the photo.

Eus	sent on January 12, 2025 (20:07) \| This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original) Very beautiful. Hello. Eus Molto bella. Ciao. Eus

Bal	sent on January 13, 2025 (13:56) \| This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original) Beautiful dear friend! Greetings, Bal :-D ;-)

Stearm

sent on January 13, 2025 (14:16) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful Bn and very interesting caption that I help to implement my knowledge ...... Reading this story in front of a beautiful image helps you remember ;-) Congratulations and a very dear greeting

Mamaroby

sent on January 16, 2025 (10:41) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Excellent recovery, B(N and caption... congratulations Annamaria!!
Hello
dearest Roby :-)

Simoneperi1967

sent on January 23, 2025 (14:00) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Splendid Bianconero Annamaria! :-)

MassiCricco

sent on January 29, 2025 (11:25) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful image of a magnificent monument! The pdr is beautiful and the caption is interesting! Many congratulations Annamaria and greetings, Massimiliano

Ale Maggiore

sent on February 01, 2025 (15:02) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great shot and exhaustive caption

Massimo_Photo

sent on February 02, 2025 (21:12) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

beautiful image AnnaMaria, congratulations and greetings :-)

Warszawski

sent on February 04, 2025 (22:12)

beauty and perfection in b&w , congratulations and best regards

Giancarlo65

sent on February 09, 2025 (11:23) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Congratulations gran bel pdr and bel bn
Hello Annamaria it's been a long time since I saw your photos you how you are all fine
Hello from Giancarlo and have a nice day

Giovanni Rabolini

sent on February 10, 2025 (23:59) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful shot.
Hi John

Peter Pipistrello

sent on February 27, 2025 (2:43) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

dear Annamaria I really like this clear BN of yours and especially for the PDR that I have something similar to it too and then beautiful post-production... old admirer of your photos, have a good continuation and have a nice day from Peter :-P

Peppe Cancellieri

sent on March 01, 2025 (4:26) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Happy birthday

Marco434

sent on March 01, 2025 (8:11) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great shot and many capturing good wishes!
Hi Marco

Rinaldo1005

sent on March 01, 2025 (8:26) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful postcard in BN.
I wish you a happy birthday and lots of good light for your next photos :-P

Jerry Vacchieri

sent on March 01, 2025 (8:52) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

nice place shot and very interesting caption... :-) :-) :-)

Agata Arezzo

sent on March 01, 2025 (10:55) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful for perspective, composition and black and white, congratulations Annamaria, interesting caption!
A warm greeting and happy birthday my friend
Agata ;-)

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