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He's there in San Pietro in Vincoli (Church of St Peter in Chains) - in all his strength and majesty - a huge, powerful figure. An unusual experience for me as I approached the right nave and took a close up photo of Moses (photo 1 - not much light here) - I moved over to the right side as Moses is facing that direction - another tourist moved over and gave me room to get at good view - as I raised my camera and focused, the lights suddenly brightened (photos 2 and 3) - the man and I looked at each other a bit shocked - was Moses telling us something? After a moment the lights dimmed again and it dawned on us that the lighting was timed - bit of a relief to know that!
Photo 4 - The Church of San Pietro in Vincoli (photo 4)- simple Renaissance façade built by Meo del Caprina in 1475 for Sixtus IV Della Rovere - Vinculis (links but also chains) is a reference to the chains of St. Peter for which a church was built on this site as early as 442 by Empress Eudoxia minor. This explains why the church is also called Basilica Eudossiana.
Photo 5 - Altar with chains of St Peter encased in glass Phone: 06 48 82 865Directions: Above the Colosseum - up stairway from Via Cavour
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According to Roman standards, San Pietro in Vincoli is reletively small church. It has almost insignificant facade but its interiors is rich of magnificent works of art. Those who are not fammiliar with probably wont even stop by.
The church was built by Eudoxia, daughter of Theodosius the Younger and wife of the Emperor Valentinian III. The basilica was called Eudoxiana or more commonly San Pietro in Vincoli (St. Peter in Chains). The portico was constructed in the 15th century for Cardinal Giuliano della Rovere, the future Pope Julius II, who ordered Michelangelo to build him a funeral monument. Leave a Comment
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 by belgianchocolate
Petrus is one of the 12 apostle . One of the 12
disciples of jezus. He is important in Christian
religion as he is seen as the first pope.
Jesus gave him the keys of to heaven.
If you see a statue with keys , a cock or fish
it is likely to be 'Sint Pieter'.
In belgium a lot of jokes are circulating about
people who come to 'Sinte Pieter' to get
into heaven. Whatever...
He probably was killed in the year 64 AD when
Nero was emperor . He is buried where
now the 'San Pietro in Vaticano' is located.
Anyway , were am I heading for.
The church 'SanPietro in Vincoli' was build
for the chains for 'San Pietro'.
'Vincoli' means chains.
They are kept in a relic shrine in front of the
church. It was quit usual to keep these things
and worship them at that time.
It is sure that they are from that period ,
but if it is the real stuff??? Who knows.
The story goes that there were 2 chains that
Petrus held prison in the marmertine prison
and when they met again in Rome they
miraculously joined together.
How about that? Leave a Comment Directions: Near the coliseum...
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Pietro di Vincoli by Paul2001, 1 more photos
The church itself was founded in the 5th century in honour of location where St. Peter was brought into Rome in chains. The chains that supposedly restrained St. Peter can be seen within the church. In English the name of the church translates as St. Peter in Chains. Leave a Comment Phone: 06-488-2865Directions: Near Via Delgi Annibaldi
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 San Pietro in Vincoli by rexvaughanLeave a Comment Directions: Just north of the Colosseum and just south of Via Cavour but I don't think the street it is on connects with via Cavor so it is best approached from the south.
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 Moses by bugalugs
It is here in this church where St. Peters chains are and also the sculpure by Michelangelo of Moses.
Its a very old and dark church but well worth a visit, the statue of Moses is just wonderful.
I think it is a place that is probably missed by some tourists which is such a shame. Leave a Comment Directions: Metro stop: Cavour Not too far from the Colosseum.
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 by bugalugs
I thought the church was quite dark but to see this statue of Moses and so close is well worth a visit. Leave a Comment Directions: Not far from the Colosseum. Metro station stop Cavour
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 Moses by Frisbeeace
You should combine this visit with the Colisseum which is only a few blocks apart. Access from Annabaldi which runs from the right side of the Colosseo Metro station. Leave a Comment
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