Author Archives: Dhirendra S Chauhan

On our 3-day tour of Rome,we visited & enjoyed some amazing architectures & sculptures!Here I am posting their brief description & photos for my readers.Piazza Navona owes its name to the agonal games (in agonis), gymnastic competitions that took place in ancient Rome. Over time it is believed that the name “in agone” has changedContinue reading “Visiting Piazza Navona:An excellent example of Baroque Roman Architecture with great Sculptural Creations-the Fountain of Four Rivers,Sant’Agnese Church & Fountain del Moro.”

On the 5th of Sept.2022,(during our 3-day trip of Rome) we set-off on a tour of some marvellous sights such as the spanish Steps ,Piazza de spagna ,Piazza Trinita Monti Church ,Palazzo Monaldeschni ,Fontana della Barcaccia & Piazza Mignanelli !We enjoyed the sights thoroughly.I will give some brief history of the places visited here! The SpanishContinue reading “Spanish Steps:A Unique historical location in the Spanish Square,Rome constructed to build relationship & trade between Spain & Italy surrounded by a beautiful Church,Palace & Fountain”

On 5/9/22 ,We got an opportunity to visit the world famous ‘Trevi Fountain’ with an amazing architecture.The incredible sculpture took thirty years for completion.The iconic tourist destination is the centre of Rome.The fountain, at the junction of three roads marks the terminal point of the “modern” Acqua Vergine—the revived Aqua Virgo, one of the aqueductsContinue reading “Visiting the spectacular TREVI FOUNTAIN of Rome:An architectural masterpiece & an incredible scuplture with one of the oldest functioning water system in the world”

On 5/9/22,We made a visit to the Pantheon which is one of the best-preserved monuments of ancient Rome.From the history literature we learnt that the structure, completed around 126-128 A.D. during the reign of Emperor Hadrian, features a rotunda with a massive domed ceiling that was the largest of its kind when it was built. TheContinue reading “Visit to Pantheon,Rome:A 2000yrs old architectural marvel,a preserved wonder of the ancient world & fully functioning Catholic Church”

On 5/9/22,We proceeded from Barcelona to Rome on a 3-day trip to visit some amazing destinations.Here I am giving the list of all destinations worth visiting! Description of the destinations I will be posting alongwith the forthcoming respective blogs!Here we will also have some glimpses of famous Italian sculptors & painters ROME : Rome isContinue reading “ROME :Italy’s capital,home to the Vatican as well as Colosseum:’the Roman Wonder of the World’ & ancient ruins:the Roman Forum”

On 5/9/22, we went on a visit to the Maritime museum. Its one of the best museums we have been to! Excellent exhibits, descriptive panels and beautifully explained by the staff. If you want to know about early Barcelona, from the 1200’s on, or are just curious about ship building and shipping, this is aContinue reading “Visit to the Maritime museum(Barcelona) located in medieval shipyard dedicated to protecting marine culture,exhibiting production process of shipyard, collection of variety of boats & maritime equipment.”

In the forenoon of 5/9/22, We visited the majestic Montjuic Castle reaching the top using the Gondola amidst great panoramic views of the city below & while returning on foot enjoying the beautiful park & gardens on the way back.The iconic Castle offers an eagles eye view of Barcelona city, cruise ships & the commercialContinue reading “Visit to the imposing Montjuic Castle:Once an army base,military prison and weapons museum commanding stunning panoramic views of the catalan capital city Barcelona,cruise ships & the harbour.”

On the second day (4/9/22) of our 3-day Barcelona trip ,we visited the world-renowned Architectural masterpiece Sagrada Familia Roman Catholic Church(The Basilica and the Temple of Holi Family) built by Architect, Antoni Gaudi who strived really hard to make it into his magnus opus !We were thoroughly amazed by the mesmerizing splendour of the greatContinue reading “Visiting Barcelona’s ‘Basilica of Sagrada Familia’:a neo-Gothic Architectural excellence & masterpiece by Spanish Architect Antoni Gaudi”

On 3/9/22, We proceeded from Lisbon on a 3-day visit to Barcelona’s tourist destinations & today we visited some beautiful spots full of amazing architecture keeping us spell-bound.Here I am posting the same for my valued readers. Barcelona : Barcelona is a city on the coast of northeastern Spain. It is the capital and largest city ofContinue reading “BARCELONA:The Catalonian capital known for Gaudí’s whimsical architecture Sagrada Familia Church, Montserrat & the Gothic Quarter.”

On the third day of our Lisbon trip we visited the majestic Saint George’s Castle & the museum. Found the architecture of the medieval castle very attractive with spectacular 360* views of the Lisbon city & the Tagus river.Wonderful experience! CASTELO DE SAO JORGE : Saint George’s Castle (Portuguese: Castelo de São Jorge is aContinue reading “Visiting St.George’s Castle standing tall on the Lisbon skyline,viewable from most points in the city & offering best panoramic views of the Lisbon city”