La Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore sorge sul Colle Esquilino a Roma, è una delle quattro Basiliche patriarcali della città ed è considerata il più antico santuario mariano d’Occidente, la sola che abbia conservato le strutture paleocristiane.
Un autentico gioiello ricco di bellezze dal valore inestimabile. Da circa sedici secoli domina la città di Roma, rappresentando un punto di riferimento per i civites mundi che da ogni parte del globo giungono nella Città Eterna per godere ciò che la Basilica offre attraverso la sua monumentale grandezza.
Una tardiva leggenda narra che sia stata la Vergine Maria, apparendo nella notte del 5 agosto del 352 a Papa Liberio e ad un patrizio romano, ad invitarli a costruire una chiesa là dove al mattino avrebbero trovato la neve, che cadde copiosa in piena estate.
Il papa tracciò il perimetro di quella che sarebbe stata la più importante delle chiese romane dedicate alla Madonna, il ricco patrizio provvide al finanziamento del santuario che prese il nome di S.Maria “ad nives”, della neve.
Ancora oggi, ogni anno, il 5 agosto viene rievocato il miracolo della neve con un’apposita celebrazione durante la quale, dalla sommità della basilica, vengono liberati in aria dei petali bianchi che producono un effetto davvero suggestivo, da non perdere.
Indosso un outfit dal mood vagamente militare e un paio di comodi mocassini, mentre mi soffermo incantata a guardare i numerosi tesori contenuti nella Basilica, che rendono S. Maria Maggore un luogo dove arte e spiritualità si fondono in un connubio perfetto, offrendo ai visitatori emozioni uniche.
(Clicca qui e qui per saperne di più sui mocassini, le scarpe più cool di stagione).
(Clicca qui se vuoi vedere un mio diverso look, military inspired).
The Basilica of St. Mary Major is located on the summit of the Esquiline Hill in Rome, it is one of the four patriarchal basilicas of the city and is considered the oldest Marian sanctuary of the West, it is the only church to have retained its paleo-Christian structures.
A real jewel rich in priceless beauty. From about sixteen centuries overlooking the city of Rome, representing a reference point for civites mundi from all parts of the globe come to the Eternal City to enjoy what the Basilica offers through its monumental grandeur. It is still considered by many to be the most beautiful church in Rome after St Peter’s.
A real jewel rich in priceless beauty. From about sixteen centuries overlooking the city of Rome, representing a reference point for civites mundi from all parts of the globe come to the Eternal City to enjoy what the Basilica offers through its monumental grandeur. It is still considered by many to be the most beautiful church in Rome after St Peter’s.
According to a 13th-century legend, the first church was built here by Pope Liberius (352-66), on the site of an apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The legend has it that the Virgin appeared to Pope Liberius and the patrician Giovanni Patrizio on August 5, 352, instructing them to build a church on the Esquiline Hill. That night, the floor plan was outlined by a miraculous snowfall.
The first name of the church was Santa Maria “ad nives” , St. Mary of the Snow.
The legend of the miraculous snowfall is commemorated every year on August 5, when white rose petals are dropped from the dome during the festal Mass.
I’m wearing an outfit with a vaguely military mood and a pair of trendy loafers, enchanted as I stop to look at the many treasures contained in the Basilica, which make St. Mary Major a place where art and spirituality combine in a perfect union, offering visitors unique emotions.
I’m wearing an outfit with a vaguely military mood and a pair of trendy loafers, enchanted as I stop to look at the many treasures contained in the Basilica, which make St. Mary Major a place where art and spirituality combine in a perfect union, offering visitors unique emotions.
(Click here to read more about the loafer trend, and see the coolest shoes of the season).
(Click here to see my different “military inspired” outfit).
Location: Basilica of Saint Mary Major – Rome – Italy
Photos: GerardoFusco.it
I was wearing:
Rosso di Sera jacket
Zara pants
Essedue sunglasses
Saint Laurent Paris “Sac de Jour” bag
Laura Bellariva via Chic Stella Caggiano loafers
Cool photos! I love your leather joggers and the fountain is beautiful x
You even look glamorous rocking out athleisure style Paola!
The jacket is such a great pattern and color on you… as always you look gorgeous xox
All this leather is fabulous. Also, really want that jacket 😍
Happy weekend beautiful Paola!
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I love the the title of your blog post, "miraculous summer Snowfall" it reminds me of the movie "Adeline" (my fave movie, hehe) anyways i love your photos and you look so stunning on that outfit.
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mi sono innamorata della giacchina ^_^
buon venerdì, un abbraccio
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Amore a prima vista per le scarpe. Kiss
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Non conoscevo la storia del miracolo della neve…bellissimo il tuo look, adoro la giacca. Baci
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Love this jacket, amazing!! Happy weekend xx
Wonderful look! Love your jacket.
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Fabulous as always! great pantd:)
Have a good weekend!
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Roma è ricchissima di chiese, ma questa è una delle mie preferite, bellissima sia dentro che fuori… Non conoscevo poi la storia del miracolo della neve!
Anche tu favolosa come sempre Paola, la giacca mi piace da morire!
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Beautiful outfit and photos. I love the jacket so much! Gemma x
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I was there a few days ago!! You are so prety!
Kisses from Spain
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Thanks darling, I hope you enjoyed Rome!
Bellisima and the location divine.
As usual so stylish look ) Have a nice weekend)
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So amazing!
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Che location suggestiva anche oggi Paola, metti voglia di partire subito! Sei molto affascinante e chic, adoro la giacca. Buon weekend!:*
Super cool, chic, beautiful!!! Love all of your outfits here, specialy the jacket! Kisses <3
Le tue scarpe, super cool !!!
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Awesome sharing, dear! Happy weekend! xoxo
mi fai venire una voglia matta di tronare a Roma!
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che particolari quelle scarpe 🙂
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bellissimi i pantaloni!
looking amazing as always Paola
Have a wonderful weekend
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bellissimo questo look lo prendo come ispirazione Paola
Kisses darling
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Beautiful photos and outfit!
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Wow, amazing pictures and styling!
Have a lovely weekend 🙂
Rosanna x
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Beautiful combination !!
I love your look
Kisses Paola
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Che bella Paola, mi piace troppo come ti stanno quei pantaloni.
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bellissima la borsa!!
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perfect shoes dear! 🙂 and the whole outfit is super cute and comfy! xx
great pics! love the cap!
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Beautiful look 🙂 Love the jacket 🙂
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great photos and amazing post!
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Sempre strepitosa 🙂 buon we <3
Habrá que visitarla el 5 de agosto entonces. Amiga, me encanta la chaqueta le da un contrapunto clásico al resto del look mucho más rockero. Un abrazo 🙂
Perfect style ! Your jacket is beautiful and your photos are marvelous. Kisses and have a lovely weekend 🙂
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Gostei muito desse look! Fotos incríveis!
Ótima sexta!
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cool outfit! really nice shoes! 🙂
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Looking fabulous Paola. I love your shoes.
Have a wonderful weekend
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Amazing photos 🙂
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You are so beautiful, my love! You look gorgeous in this jacket!
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Thanks a million Tina!
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Love that jacket hun and the pictures are stunning!
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Hi Paola, I always visit the Santa Maria Maggiore Church when I'm in Rome. Love this area. Love your chic outfit.
Bellissima! e le scarpe <3
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Great outfit! 🙂