Tag Archives: Rome

Happy Birthday from Buca Di Beppo’s

Posted on August 12, 2017 by annetbell

Katie and Henry have birthdays in August and today seemed the perfect opportunity to celebrate . At the last minute Chris and his family were unable to join us and we missed them but a good time was had by … Continue reading →

Posted in Buca di Beppo, family, food, Italian, Pope Francis, Travel, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged birthday celebrations, Buca di Beppo, family, Italian food, Italy, Rome | Leave a comment

The Pantheon Paris

Posted on July 26, 2017 by annetbell

If this building looks familiar, it might be that you have visited the Pantheon in Rome. Pantheon is a Greek word that translates as “temple to all gods.” This post is about the Pantheon in Paris in the Latin Quarter. … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, history, Paris, Religions of the World, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged architecture, Bramante, crypt, dome, Pantheon, Paris, Rome, travel | Leave a comment

Christmas Market Shopping in Roma, Italia Piazza Novona

Posted on December 21, 2016 by annetbell

Piazza Navona Christmas market in Rome is on the list of best European Christmas Markets. It is on the ancient site of the Circus of Domitian and has the shape of a stadium because of the games played there … Continue reading →

Posted in Religions of the World, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Christmas Markets in Europe, Piazza Novona, Roma, Rome | 7 Comments

A Roman Surprise. . . . . .

Posted on December 24, 2015 by annetbell

Let me take you back to the Roman Christmas my family had. David had taken students to spend the fall semester in Rome and the children and I were to fly over and meet him for Christmas. The apartment he … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Religions of the World, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Buon Natalie, Christmas, faith, hope, Italy, Merry Christmas, Nativity scenes, Precepe, Rome | 14 Comments

Castel Sant’ Angelo

Posted on October 28, 2015 by annetbell

From Google Public Domain If you asked my son today, many years after our times in Roma with groups of students, he would tell you that the Castel was and is his favorite site. He has a picture or … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged ancient Rome, architecture, Bernini, Castile Saint Angelo, fortress for the pope, Hadrian, history, Roman builders, Rome, secret passage, Tiber River | 6 Comments

Another Pope, Another Place, Another Blessing. . . . .

Posted on September 25, 2015 by annetbell

During my husband’s tenure, he has taken groups of architecture students to study in Rome and travel all through Italy, for a semester abroad , similar to his trips to India. David always says that “Professors don’t get rich but … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Religions of the World, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged blessing, Italy, papal audiences, Pope Francis, Pope John Paul, Popes, Rome, St Peters Basilica, The Vatican, travel | 2 Comments

Top 10 Most Beautiful Cities in the World 2014

Posted on February 20, 2015 by annetbell

These are beautiful images for your eyes today. Now, I want to plan trips to Australia and Brazil ! This is the Incredible World Where We Live! What do you think of the list? Anyone have additions or corrections? … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged 2014 Most Beautiful Cities in the World, Amsterdam, blogging, Budapest, Florence, Lisbon, Paris, photography, Prague, Rio de Janerio, Rome, Sidney, travel, Venice. | 6 Comments

Pannini Not Panini ?

Posted on October 30, 2014 by annetbell

Oh I have to quickly get your attention before you click me off after seeing this grand 18th century portrait of Govanni Paol Pannini! Here is the more well know panini or hot toasted Italian sandwich , we all know … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged 18th Century art, art, art history, Govanni Paol Panini, Italian, Italy, painter, Raphael, Renaissance painter, Rome, view painter | 2 Comments

Beware the Ides of March !

Posted on March 16, 2014 by annetbell

It was the year 44 BC and Julius Caesar was at the top of his game, or so he thought. A respected seer had predicted his assassination on the Ides of March (March 15). As he walked to the Theater … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged 44BC, ancient history, blogging, history, Ides of March, Itay, Murder of Julius Ceasar, photography, Rome, travel, Veni Vidi Vici, western civilization | 14 Comments

Domus Aurea Nero’s Golden Palace

Posted on March 1, 2014 by annetbell

What comes to mind when Emperor Nero is mentioned? Of course, fiddling while Rome burns. Well there was huge fire in 64 AD during his reign, but I don’t think it has been proven that he set the great fire. … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged ancient Rome, architecture, blogging, Domus Aurea, dream house, Emperor Nero, Golden Palace, photography, portico villa, Rome, travel | 11 Comments