Títulos en Europa

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The audioguide tells the story, describes architecture and reports interesting facts about the mausoleum of Santa Costanza, the daughter of the founder of Constantinople, which is one of the main examples of late-ancient architecture among Roman monuments. At the base of the Mausoleum's architecture, there are exceptional Roman models such as the Pantheon, but its structure is innovative with its concentric circular spaces.

The audioguide tells the story, describes the architecture and reports interesting facts about the basilica of San Lorenzo, outside the walls, one of the oldest basilicas in Rome. According to the legend, Lorenzo was the Archdiocese of Sixtus II, the pope at the time of Emperor Valerian, who rose to the throne in 253 AD. San Lorenzo was executed in 258.The basilica is part of the itinerary of the seven churches made by pilgrims to Rome.

The audioguide tells the story, describes the architecture and reports interesting facts about Monreale Cathedral. The church was founded by the Norman King William II the Good and was dedicated to Virgin Mary. According to legend, in 1174, while hunting, the sovereign saw a woman pointing to the place where her father's treasures were hidden. Following their discovery William decided to build a church, in honor of the Virgin, which was completed in less than ten years, probably by architects and Byzantine theologians.

L'audioguida racconta la storia, descrive l'architettura e riporta fatti interessanti sulla cattedrale di Cefalù, riconosciuta patrimonio dell'Unesco. Le imponenti dimensioni della cattedrale ci danno un'idea del grande progetto politico di Ruggero. Fulcro di tutto il Duomo sono i meravigliosi mosaici di 650mq, in assoluto quelli che presentano il migliore stato di conservazione della Sicilia.

The audioguide tells the story, describes architecture and reports interesting facts about the largest Roman church dedicated to the Mother of God and founded between 432 and 440. In front of the Sistine Chapel is the tomb of Bernini. In the Borghese Chapel, there are the funerary monuments of the popes Paolo V and Clement VIII. At the center of the chapel stands the icon of the "Salus Populi Romani" attributed to San Luca's hand brought from Byzantium.

The audioguide tells the story, describes the architecture and presents interesting facts about the cathedral of Cefalù, recognized as a UNESCO heritage site. The imposing dimensions of the cathedral give us an idea of Ruggero's great political project. The fulcrum of the whole Duomo are the marvelous mosaics; they cover an area of 650 square meters. The audioguide has been made by professionals in the field of history and art.

Passata alla storia grazie alla famosa sconfitta che le truppe dell'imperatore Ottone II subirono dagli arabi nel 982, la città di Stilo, il cui nome deriva dal greco "stulos", vede legate le sue origini a Caulonia, un'antica colonia greca. L'audioguida racconta la storia, descrive l'architettura e riporta fatti interessanti sulla Cattolica di Stilo, un luogo storico unico della città. Si crede che la sua progettazione e la sua costruzione sia precedente al 1071.

L'audioguida racconta la storia, descrive l'architettura e riporta fatti interessanti sulla basilica di San Lorenzo fuori le mura, una delle più antiche basiliche di Roma. Secondo la leggenda, Lorenzo era l'arcidiacono di Sisto II, papa al tempo dell'imperatore Valeriano, salito al trono nel 253 d.C. San Lorenzo fu giustiziato nel 258. La basilica fa parte dell'itinerario delle sette chiese, compiuto a Roma dai pellegrini.

The audioguide tells the story, describes the architecture and reports interesting facts about the basilica of St. Nicholas, widely known especially because it preserves the remains of the Saint Nicholas. Bari has been known since Roman times. Although the Normans conquered the city in 1071, it retained its Byzantine cultural heritage and the local clergy remained Byzantine.

The audioguide tells the story, describes architecture and reports interesting facts about the mausoleum of Santa Costanza, the daughter of the founder of Constantinople, which is one of the main examples of late-ancient architecture among Roman monuments. At the base of the Mausoleum's architecture, there are exceptional Roman models such as the Pantheon, but its structure is innovative with its concentric circular spaces.

Se volete conoscere la ricchissima storia di Venezia e fate fatica ad immaginare l'influenza che Venezia ha subito e assorbito per secoli, potrete ascoltare la nostra audioguida sulla magnifica Basilica di San Marco, che è la sintesi delle differenti etnie e culture. L'audioguida descrive la storia della Basilica di San Marco la cui unicità è sottolineata dall'architettura e dalle decorazioni, con elementi stilistici differenti.

The audioguide tells the story, describes the architecture and reports interesting facts about the cathedral. The island of Torcello, populated since Roman times, sheltered the population from the mainland, during the Gothic invasion period. The basilica of Santa Maria Assunta was built in 639. The fulcro of the cathedral are the magnificent mosaics, executed by local and Byzantine workers.

The audioguide tells the story, describes architecture and reports interesting facts about the largest Roman church dedicated to the Mother of God and founded between 432 and 440. In front of the Sistine Chapel is the tomb of Bernini. In the Borghese Chapel, there are the funerary monuments of the popes Paolo V and Clement VIII. At the center of the chapel stands the icon of the "Salus Populi Romani" attributed to San Luca's hand brought from Byzantium.

The audioguide tells the story, describes the architecture and reports interesting facts about Monreale Cathedral. The church was founded by the Norman King William II the Good and was dedicated to Virgin Mary. According to legend, in 1174, while hunting, the sovereign saw a woman pointing to the place where her father's treasures were hidden. Following their discovery William decided to build a church, in honor of the Virgin, which was completed in less than ten years, probably by architects and Byzantine theologians.

L'audioguida racconta la storia, descrive l'architettura e riporta fatti interessanti sulla basilica di S. Nicola, ampiamente conosciuta soprattutto perché in essa si conservano le spoglie del Santo. Bari è nota dall'epoca romana. La città, pur essendo stata conquistata dai normanni nel 1071, mantenne il suo patrimonio culturale bizantino e il clero locale rimase filobizantino.

L'audioguida racconta la storia, descrive l'architettura e riporta fatti interessanti sul Duomo di Monreale. La chiesa fu fondata dal re normanno Guglielmo II il Buono e fu dedicata alla Madonna. La leggenda narra che nel 1174 il sovrano vide una donna che gli indicava il luogo in cui erano nascosti i tesori di suo padre. In seguito al loro ritrovamento, Guglielmo decise di edificare una chiesa in onore della Vergine, completata in meno di dieci anni probabilmente da architetti e da teologi bizantini.

L'audioguida racconta la storia, descrive l'architettura e riporta fatti interessanti sull'arco trionfale di Costantino a Roma, posto tra il Colosseo e il Palatino e fatto realizzare dal fondatore di Costantinopoli. L'arco a tre fornici, costruito negli anni 312-315 per celebrare la vittoria di Costantino su Massenzio nella battaglia combattuta presso il ponte Milvio.

Consigned to history, thanks to the famous defeat Emperor Otto II's troops suffered, at the hands of the Arabs, in 982 the city of Stilo, whose name derives from the Greek "stulos", has its origins in Caulonia, an ancient Greek colony. The audioguide tells the story, describes the architecture and reports interesting facts about the Cattolica di Stilo, a unique historic place in the city. It is believed its design and construction took place prior to 1071.