Stumbling Upon a Century-Old European Church with a "Starry Sky”
While traveling in Rome, I accidentally wandered into a century-old church adorned with "stars" – looking up, it felt like traversing the vastness of the universe! Once again, I was amazed by the history of Europe’s centuries-old churches! 😲 📍 Basic Info - Church Name: Church of Saint Joachim 'in Prati' - Address: Via Pompeo Magno, 25, 00192 Roma - Transport: Take Metro Line A 🚇 to Lepanto Station, then walk for about 10 minutes to reach the church. - Ticket: 🆓 Open to the public 📚 Church Introduction The Church of Saint Joachim 'in Prati' is located in Rome’s Prati district, Italy. As a church renowned for its unique architectural style and rich history ⛪️, it was built in the late 19th century. Combining Romanesque and Gothic elements in its design, it is one of Rome’s most distinctive religious buildings! 🔸 Highlights to Visit - Architectural Style: The church’s exterior blends Romanesque and Gothic styles – its tower and portico, in particular, feature exquisite designs worth admiring carefully! 🏰 - Interior Decoration: The church’s interior is gorgeously decorated ✨. The star murals on the ceiling and stained glass windows are absolute highlights! Biblical stories are depicted through these murals 📖. - Pipe Organ: The pipe organ inside the church is one of Rome’s largest, and it is also a classic musical instrument with a long history that is still in use today 🎵. 📝 Tips The use of tripods and flash is prohibited inside the church. 🌈 Nearby Attractions - Vatican: The smallest country in the world and a must-visit spot when in Italy 📷. It is not far from the church – you can plan a one-day itinerary to visit St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums ⛪️. During this trip to Rome, I stayed in an Airbnb with great value for money and a view of the Colosseum ❤️. I stayed for three nights and really didn’t want to check out! I’d like to share it with you all~ - Airbnb Name: Double Room at the Colosseum Square - Location: Near the Roman Colosseum in downtown Rome #Rome #Europe #EuropeTravel #Italy #ItalyTravel #RomeTravel #Church #UKInternationalStudent #RomeAirbnb #ItalyHotel