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Originally built (AD 135-39) by Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his successors, it was later decorated and fortified as a place of refuge for the popes.

 

Although outside of the Vatican city itself it was connected to the Vatican by a secret passage for their escape route in times of danger.

 

It was used as a fortress and prison until 1870 and is now a museum - the Museo Nazionale Militare and of Art.

 

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It seems my extended family has more than a couple of photographers in it. This was originally an image that my Aunt's Partner took while on a coach going through Rome. I saw and loved the shot and asked if I could have a little play with it. The original photographers name is John Goss.

 

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Uploaded on May 25, 2008
Taken on May 25, 2008