guarded by angels, a photo from Rome, Lazio

Photographer's Note

Castel Sant'Angelo (Castle of the Holy Angel) is the only building that has followed the development of the city of Rome for about 2000 years. During the centuries the Castel Sant’Angelo was subject to several transformation both from the architectural/structural point of view that the target of use: it was built in 123 AD as the tomb of the emperor Hadrian and its family; in the 403 it lost its native function and became a fortified military outpost in order to defend Rome; at the beginning of the XI century it has taken the role of State prison; then in the XIV century, after different changes of properties between the noble roman families, the Castel Sant’Angelo has tied its fate to that of the popes.
In the XIX century it took again the role of prison up to 1906 when it finally has became a museum, rich of charm and ready to share its' historical baggage with the world.

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carlo62 (81265) 2016-07-16 14:04

Ciao Maria
bella prospettiva dal Ponte Sant'Angelo, uno dei più belli di Roma.
Ci sono poche persone, di solito è un luogo molto affollato.
Splendida foto.
Buona domenica
Carlo

jemaflor (147046) 2016-07-16 23:21

Hi Maria,
Beautiful architecture with this castle and the bridge, nice light capture, good frame with depth effect and interesting symmetry, tfs.

alvaraalto (42804) 2016-07-17 1:37

Hello Maria
Beautiful picture of the “Engelenburcht” I was their once in the era of the analogue photography. So I admire the high quality of your photo of it. And have some good memories looking at your picture.
Have a nice Sunday. Groet Rob

bukitgolfb301 (54014) 2016-07-18 18:36

Hi Maria

So well considered framework and compsoition via synmetrical appraoch. I like this tasty color touch so much too.

All the best and have a good day! Takero

fabianoleite (13575) 2016-08-31 15:58

Hi, Maria. I really liked thsi composition framing Castel Sant'Angelo between the statues of anges, well centered, and well contrasted with the clear blue sky. Good work, congratulations!