Tower of the Militia, a photo from Rome, Lazio

Photographer's Note

Rome – Tower of the Militia - Wiew from the Church of “Santi Domenico e Sisto”

From Wikipedia:

The Torre delle Milizie ("Tower of the Militia") is a fortified tower in Rome, Italy, located between the Trajan's Market in the Imperial fora to the east and the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas, Angelicum to the west.

History
It gained the popular nickname of "Nero's Tower" from a tradition that it originated as an ancient Roman construction from which Emperor Nero watched the Great Fire of Rome – this is derived from the classical account that he watched from a tower in the Gardens of Maecenas, though more trustworthy accounts place him out of town, at Antium at the time.
The actual construction of the tower probably dates to the time of Pope Innocent III (1198–1216) under the Aretino family. At the end of the 13th century, the tower was a possession of the powerful Annibaldi family, who were followed by the Prefetti di Vico and by the Caetani, Pope Boniface VIII's family. Under the Caetani the fortified quarter was enlarged and strengthened, probably rivalling with Castel Sant'Angelo as Rome's main fortress. At the end of the 13th century When Henry VII of Luxembourg came to the city for his coronation as Holy Roman Emperor (May–June 1312), he chose the Torre delle Milizie as the base for his Guelph supporters. Twenty years later the tower was ceded to the Conti. During their ownership Raphael, in his role as curator of the antiquities of the city, cited the tower as an example of an edifice built re-using antique parts. The Conti held the tower until 1619, when it was acquired by the nuns of the neighbouring convent (later demolished) of Santa Caterina a Magnanapoli.
In 1911, the tower was declared an Italian National Monument.

Architecture
One of the main medieval monuments of the city, the Torre delle Milizie is built on a square plan, its base sides measure 10.5 × 9.5 m. The original height of the tower is uncertain, but following the earthquake of 1348, the top two floors were demolished, reducing the structure to its present height of approximately 50 metres (160 ft). The 1348 earthquake also resulted in the slight tilting of the structure.

snunney, timecapturer, Kielia, No_One, Royaldevon, danos, cornejo, ikeharel, mirosu, adores, mkamionka has marked this note useful

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gervaso (28177) 2015-01-20 2:05

Hello, Romano!

The architectural details shown are beautiful, captured with very good colors and sharpness! A wonderful view from this balcony! Great composition! Well done!

snunney (130967) 2015-01-20 2:19

Hello Romano,
You present us with a lovely and interesting ensemble of architecture, so arranged that we are drawn inexorably into the scene toward the focal point offered by the brick tower. Ideally exposed with excellent colours and clarity.

timecapturer (49288) 2015-01-20 3:29

Ciao Romano
this amazing structure looks so impressive from this location. You get a great idea of its setting also. Lots of wonderful detail in this shot as well as perfectly managed light that adds depth and scale.

Regards - B.

Silvio1953 (211425) 2015-01-20 5:57

Ciao Romano, questa me la vedevo tutti i giorni, scattata davanti San Pietro in Vincoli, li vicino ci avevo i vincoli anch'io, al solito bella l'inquadratura, ottima nitidezza e gran controllo della luce senza perdita di dettaglio sulle zone in ombra, bravo, ciao Silvio

Sergiom (117241) 2015-01-20 6:08

Ciao Romano,

J'aime beaucoup ce quartier de Rome. On perçoit au loin le célèbre monument à Victor Emmanuel mais d'un point de vue très inhabituel. J'aime les couleurs très franches sous cette très belle luminosité.

Amicalement

Serge

holmertz (96608) 2015-01-20 7:19

Hello Romano,
This is a great view of the tower and surrounding buildings, with a glimpse in the background of the Vittorio Emmanuele monument. Maybe you are not the first photographer using this angle, but I don't immediately recognize it. It's an interesting collection of buildings of various styles and colours and their impact is enhanced by the excellent light and contrasts.
Kind regards,
Gert

Kielia (24077) 2015-01-20 8:35

Ciao Romano,
a very fascinating scene, so typical of Italy. The autumn light seems very pleasant. Your POV and choice of framing work well. My compliments also for the interesting notes!
Warm regards
Harriet

cargus (13413) 2015-01-20 9:29

Good shot with the image of architecture, good contrast, light, excellent color...Well done.
regards
Adrian

Graal (103040) 2015-01-20 11:08

Ciao Romano,
another very nice place and view in Roma. Interesting tower and other elements of architecture on FG. Good vertical composition. Fine light and contrast. Well done photo.
Have a nice evening.
Aleksander

No_One (4) 2015-01-20 11:39

Hi Romano,
Interesting structure, and thanks for the great note. It looks like a sturdy place, and no wonder it has survived the best intentions of man and nature to bring it to the ground, 1000 years later it sill makes an imposing view in the city. I must thank you once again for sharing some of the more unique and lesser known places from your beautiful city, it's always a pleasure to learn.
Cheers
Noel

mesutilgim (0) 2015-01-20 11:42

Hello Romano,
Another very nice capture from Rome with perfect pov.
Many interesting notes makes your entry a perfect TE job.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

carlo62 (81265) 2015-01-20 14:25

Ciao Romano
un angolo inconsueto di Roma, l'Altare della Patria è riconoscibile, ma il resto della foto è meno conosciuto.
Ma Roma è una miniera di scorci belli e interessanti, ricchi di storia, di tradizioni e ogni foto ha un suo valore, tanto più se ben composte come questa.
Saluti
Carlo

COSTANTINO (108056) 2015-01-20 19:56

Ciao Romano
Ancora una bella foto da Roma con bel quadro
bella luce ed ottimsa nitidenza
cari saluti
Costantino

unclehotshot (4004) 2015-01-20 21:56

Ciao Romano
The frame created by the doorway and it's shaddow on 3 sides of the frame is smart. The colors inside this frame stand out bright and clear. The sun is relatively low and the shaddows add to this brightness - giving contrast and depth. The main motive is the tower behind the beautiful yellow building with a blue sky behind.
It's a really well made photo.
I miei complimenti.
CIao Frank

emka (153738) 2015-01-20 23:39

Ciao Romano,

Beautiful composition with the roofs of Rome. Very pleasant atmosphere in a sunny day. Wonderful view from the terracde. Many nice architectural details you show here.

have a nice day

MAlgo

Royaldevon (80155) 2015-01-21 0:21

Ciao Caro Romano,

What a view from the balustraded balcony! The different buildings, with their individual characters and styles, follow one another in quick succession, creating a wonderful sense of depth across the roof tops.
Your photograph is beautifully balanced, the two tall verticals complementing each other nicely.
The natural frame gives an interesting f/g.

Have a lovely day,
Bev :-)

Matyas (0) 2015-01-21 0:33

Ciao Romano! Amazing tower, amazing theme, very fine note. Superb point of view and composition. Excellent ligh and shadow, fine natural frame. Good exposure, very good texture and sharpness. Original picture. Good luck!

lousat (133123) 2015-01-21 1:04

Ciao Romano,curiousa cornice asimmetrica e naturale sulla destra per una composizione molto ricca,un'angolo che non si è visto spesso su TE nonostante Roma sia abbastanza inflazionata,qualita' perfetta,ben esposta e dettagliatissima.Buona giornata,Luciano

danos (110407) 2015-01-21 1:08

Ciao Romano,
nice the view as the presentation of the tower of the Militia,as dominating the image and placed perfect in it.
The excellent light and the colour management enhance the beauty as the clarity of the scene.Informative your note about the place.

Regards,Danos

cornejo (61504) 2015-01-21 10:33

Ciao romana, molto buona immagine di questa bella e interessante composizione con architettura interessante, ben catturata in questa immagine meravigliosa con una buona nitidezza, buona luce, colore e qualità. Molto buona e interessante lavoro ben fatto, complimenti mio amico. Grazie per aver condiviso questo bel lavoro.

Buona notte e felice resto della settimana.
Tutto il meglio dal sud della Spagna.
Angel.

SnapRJW (31631) 2015-01-22 4:50

Hello Romano - I like the layers of architecture you present here. Each structure individually coloured and shaped but presented in a seamless compositional whole. Again good bold management of light and shade in this well managed scene.

warm regards

Rosemary

Gigidusud (21679) 2015-01-22 15:00

Ciao Romano,
Ottima presentazione di queste splendide architetture. Bellissimo il contrasto di luce, originale la cornice e grande nitidezza. Complimenti!
Amicalmente.
Gigi

PiotrF (52342) 2015-01-23 13:38

Hello Romano,
You had a very good point of view.Nice picture with very good colors and sharpness.
Good composition with nice architectural details.
Superb!
Regards
Piotr

mirosu (16313) 2015-01-24 7:31

Ciao Romano,
Outstanding view to nice town buildings and the high tower, all in superb light and clarity. The view is well framed by balcony opening. There is also nice contrast with blue sky.
Nively done.
Greetings
MIRO
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adores (46979) 2015-01-29 15:53

Hi Romano!
I like the way you used the doorway to frame it. You got a very good and also different composition. Colours and sharpness are also very nice.

mkamionka (65760) 2015-01-31 2:50

Ciao Romano,
beautiful picture, I like the amazing light which produced great well saturated and natural colors. The shadows add a natural and three dimensional feeling too. Interesting to see this unknown structure from Rome. I recognize though the stature far far in the distance. Well framed here, everything is so well thought through. Pleasant asymmetric composition.
Excellent work,
M

jemaflor (139663) 2015-01-31 9:16

Hi Romano,
Intersting architecure and good idea with this natural black rame, well seen and managed, Nice architecture for these monuments.

fabianoleite (13575) 2015-04-25 11:28

Un altra belleza di Roma, me pare molto carina. La archietctura è magnífica. Belli colori anche. Buono lavoro, congratulazione!

Photo Information

Copyright: Romano Lattanzi (Romano46) (18472)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2014-10-04
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Canon EOS 700D, Canon EF 28-135mm IS USM, HOYA 67mm HD Circular Polarize
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/160 seconds
More Photo Info: view
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2015-01-20 1:57