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The rose granite obelisk measures 33.31 meters including its base; measured without the base (25.31 meters), it is the second largest obelisk in Rome. It weighs 320 tons and is the only one not inscribed with hieroglyphs. The obelisk likely originated during the ancient Egyptian New Kingdom (1550 to 1070 BC) and was later moved to Rome during the early Roman Empire. It has stood in its current location in front of St. Peter's Basilica since 1586.

The name is of uncertain origin: it seems to derive from Citatorius or Saeptorius, since, since the time of King Servius Tullius, citizens in the vicinity were summoned to the so-called saepta (rough wooden enclosures, later torn down and elaborately rebuilt in marble by Augustus) to elect magistrates. Others believe the name comes from Mons Acceptorius – for the barren land from which the region was formed – or from a variation of Monte di Toro, as the mountain was commonly called in the Middle Ages.

Piazza Montecitorio is one of the most iconic squares in Rome's historic center, located in the Rione Colonna, very close to Via del Corso, the Pantheon, and the Trevi Fountain.

Regarding this monument – some may find the term memorial more appropriate – the following text from the Archdiocese of Vienna's website: "Pope Francis unveiled a sculpture of a migrant ship in St. Peter's Square at the end of a service for World Migrant Day on Sunday, September 29, 2019. The bronze and clay work by Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz depicts a ship carrying 140 migrants from different countries of origin and eras. The sculpture is titled "Angels Unaware." The title of the artwork refers to a phrase in the Letter to the Hebrews from the New Testament. It states: "Do not forget to offer hospitality, for through it some have unknowingly entertained angels!" He chose this sculpture for St. Peter's Square so that it "will always remind us of the challenges of hospitality from the Gospel," Francis stated..."

Regarding this monument – some may find the term memorial more appropriate – the following text from the Archdiocese of Vienna's website: "Pope Francis unveiled a sculpture of a migrant ship in St. Peter's Square at the end of a service for World Migrant Day on Sunday, September 29, 2019. The bronze and clay work by Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz depicts a ship carrying 140 migrants from different countries of origin and eras. The sculpture is titled "Angels Unaware." The title of the artwork refers to a phrase in the Letter to the Hebrews from the New Testament. It states: "Do not forget to offer hospitality, for through it some have unknowingly entertained angels!" He chose this sculpture for St. Peter's Square so that it "will always remind us of the challenges of hospitality from the Gospel," Francis stated..."

A special highlight is seeing the dome up close. You can either take the elevator part of the way up and walk the rest, or walk the entire way up to the dome. Tickets can be purchased at the bottom. On Sunday (July), we were able to buy a ticket directly at the ticket counter shortly after 8 a.m. (without having to wait) and begin the ascent. The walk up is interesting in itself, and the list has nothing to do with the previous evening 😉. We won't reveal any more! Except that it's great to look down on Rome, the Vatican Gardens, and St. Peter's Square. Up on the roof terrace of St. Peter's Basilica, there's a café/bistro where you can get some refreshments. There are also online tickets that can be booked in advance. https://rom-tourist.de/tickets/petersdom-kuppel/

The Ara Pacis is a marble altar originally erected in the Campus Martius to commemorate Augustus' return from Gaul and Hispania. The monument consists of an open-air altar surrounded by an enclosure with detailed reliefs depicting scenes from Roman mythology, daily life, and the imperial family. These reliefs are considered some of the finest examples of Roman art.