A postcard from the Eur

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A postcard from the Eur sent on January 18, 2017 (16:26) by Annamaria Pertosa. 52 comments, 1685 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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Maxange

sent on January 18, 2017 (16:30) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

excellent shot (with some venial sins ... 8-)) with an excellent post, congratulations Annamaria!
ciauuuzz Mario

Francesco.Santullo

sent on January 18, 2017 (16:53) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

What about Annamaria you made a good recovery ...
a salute Francis

Roby54

sent on January 18, 2017 (17:03) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

pdr good and excellent B / N
Hello
Roby

user59947

sent on January 18, 2017 (17:09) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Annamaria beautiful, shame cornicia you took a little tip
In my opinion it is the most beautiful of the last posted
Compliments

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on January 18, 2017 (17:28) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Mario, really a great pleasure to see you and read your nice comment. Thank you so much, dear friend.
Good evening, hello
Annamaria :-P

Timk2

sent on January 18, 2017 (17:34)

I never like frames added - but I DO like the building and black and white image within.

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on January 18, 2017 (17:43) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Fsantullo, I'm very glad that you like this oto, dear Francis. a big thank you for your interest, which I always appreciate.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on January 18, 2017 (17:57) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Roby, friendly as always, are very gratified by your nice comments and thank you to the heart.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on January 18, 2017 (18:14) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Ardian, unfortunately has happened. Thank you so much for the wonderful comments I very welcome, as your presence.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P

Arvina

sent on January 18, 2017 (18:25) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Annamaria really nice !!
Greetings, Arvina :-)

Matt Winston

sent on January 18, 2017 (18:34) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

very nice, pity about the cut on the dome (it was a cross?)
still pleasant, hello Annamaria
Matthew

Massimo Schiavi

sent on January 18, 2017 (18:34) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A beautiful shot, well composed (pity only for the target mark of the cut dome) and excellent color change!
Annamaria Brava!
Hello and good evening!

maximum :-)

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on January 18, 2017 (18:42) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

TimK, I'm very glad that you like this photo of a famous Roman basilica. Thanks for the welcome step and attention.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P

Albieri Sergio

sent on January 18, 2017 (19:05) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Nice shoot Annamaria! Some flaw in the post (see the sky speckled)
and composition (cutting of the cross at the top), however, the SS. Peter and Paul
you forgive. :-D :-D
Always commendable description. ;-)
Best wishes! Sergio ;-) :-P

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on January 18, 2017 (19:08) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Arvina, punctual as always and welcome presence, a big thank you for your nice comments.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P

Andreasettimoquarto

sent on January 18, 2017 (20:26) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful beautiful.... :-)
Greetings...
Andrew ;-) :-)

Luca160

sent on January 18, 2017 (20:34) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful shot and great job

hi Luca

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on January 18, 2017 (21:08) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Matthew :-P
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Massimo S :-P
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Friends, you are right, unfortunately I did not realize that the frame had eaten the last piece of the cross. Thank you so much for your attention, the welcome step and the time dedicated to me.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P :-P

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on January 18, 2017 (22:36) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Sergio A, unfortunately the sky spotted, is perhaps due to a contrast excess and cut the cross, it is the fault of the frame, and unfortunately I missed. Thank you so much, dear welcome the passage and the nice comment.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on January 19, 2017 (9:36) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Andreasettimo, always friendly and attentive to my shots, I can only really heart thank you for the nice comments and the time you dedicate to me.
A dear greeting
Annamaria :-P

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