Esther's photos with the keyword: Sancti

St. Peter's Bascilica - A Quiet Corridor

02 Dec 2011 283
St. Peter's Bascilica is believed to be the burial site of Saint Peter, who was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, as well as numerous popes. There has been a church on this site since the 4th century. Contruction of this bascilica, began in1506 and was completed in 1626. has the largest interior of any Christian church in the world. AIMG_2507

St. Peter's Bascilica - Empty Before the Service

02 Dec 2011 251
St. Peter's Bascilica is believed to be the burial site of Saint Peter, who was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, as well as numerous popes. There has been a church on this site since the 4th century. Contruction of this bascilica, began in1506 and was completed in 1626. It has the largest interior of any Christian church in the world. Photographs can not adequately convey the enormity of the structure. AIMG_2505

Temple of Romulus

15 Nov 2011 247
Emperor Maxentius dedicated the Temple of Romulus to his son, Valerius Romulus, who died in 309. It became a Christian place of worship and was incorporated as the vestibule of the church of Sancti Cosma et Damiano in 527. AIMG_2298