Monday, October 11, 2010

via dei coronari





This beautiful medieval road–originally named Via Recta–was created as a through way to Ponte Sant'Angelo and then further on, to St. Peter's. Because the street was subsequently crowded with pilgrims headed to the Basilica, its 500 meter length was entirely dotted with stands and shops selling sacred souvenirs and rosary beads.
In Italian a rosary is called rosario or corona, 'crown of beads,' That's why the name of the street became Via dei Coronari. The fascinating medieval feel is still alive today, though the old souvenir shops have been replaced with very exclusive antique stores and boutiques.

16 comments:

  1. Simply beautiful. I feel as though I am right there strolling down the street on a chilly fall evening, just smiling to myself.

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  2. What a nice evening view. Looks like a wonderful place to shop.

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  3. How interesting about the name.

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  4. I feel the urge to caress these walls

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  5. Wow.

    Ok, you got me. Yes, I think I'll go back to Rome.

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  6. Christy~
    thank you! It was kind of chilly that night. And I was smiling to myself...

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    Randy~
    It is, a little pricey, but very nice indeed.

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    Dina~
    I love to find out about these things... Cheers!

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    Irina~
    They do beg to be caressed, you're right!

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    Jeff~
    You must! Bravo

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  7. Mi fascinano queste strade, sono stupende!! Poi in ogni uno ce la storia dentro!!!

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  8. Great pic, great atmosphere. Roma is definitely the most beautiful Capital city in Europe!

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  9. Andras~
    It's true, history is virtually everywhere!

    Pierre~
    Thank you for visiting, I am truly honored. Venice is not a nation's Capital, but you certainly live in one of the most beautiful cities of the WORLD!!

    Ciao

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  10. Lovely shadows on the equally lovely stone road... Ancient...

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  11. ciao Eleonora! grazie per la visita e bentornata on line!! bella questa tua ultima foto!

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  12. Ciao! Sono stata assente dal visitare blog altrui, ma ho continuato a pubblicare, sempre.
    Grazie!

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  13. A charming street indeed. The night shot gives it a personal air, as if I'm there to see it myself.

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  14. Looks like a lovely place to wander and the night scene is very atractive.

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  15. Devo visitare la vostra città, perché non sono mai stato lì. Devo girare per quelle strade strette. Thanks Eleonora!

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