San Giovanni in Laterano by hjaynefoster
Dedicated to John the Baptist and John the Evangelist, the Basilica of St. John Lateran (Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano) is the first among the four major basilicas of Rome.
It is also the cathedral of the bishop of Rome, the Pope, and is thus known as Omnium urbis et orbis Ecclesiarum Mater et Caput: “Cathedral of Rome and of the World.”
Built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century, San Giovanni in Laterano was the first church to be built in Rome. It contains several important relics, a lovely 13th-century cloister and an ancient baptistery (San Giovanni in Fonte).
Canon EOS 350D
185 views & 2 favourites ~ 28 May 2011
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Comments
Beautiful work, love the light.
Thank you Andrea.
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What a wonderful shot, Jayne. Absolutely beautiful! These buildings have such an amazing history.
Thanks Mike. Pleased you liked the shot. It was taken on the roof terrace of the hotel where I was staying. Must admit I was very pleased with it myself…
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lovely shot
Thanks Sean.
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Great description and a beautifully lit scene
Thank you so much for your kind words.
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Beautiful night shot! Great exposure and golden glow!
Thank you for your great compliment.
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Wow Jayne, this is incredible work. What a shot
Thanks Angie. Glad you liked it. Taken from the roof terrace of the hotel/monastery where I stayed.
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Grazie mille. Buona giornata…
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Beautiful
Thank you.
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