Looking back and reminiscing my time wandering through ancient history and a city that appears frozen in time. Visually captivating and simply spectacular . Here are some images from the Eternal City .
The next three images are from Vittorio Emanuele II Monument .
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Ideally, take a map and wander around . Alternately for the distant sites take the metro operating on lines A (For the Vatican) or B (For the Colosseum). The joy is on stumbling on sites and churches you never planned to, losing your way in the narrow alleys to only find that cafe or art .
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| Trevi Fountain - At the centre of the fountain, dominates the statue of Oceanus, who was believed to be a divine personification of the sea. His shell like chariot is being pulled by two sea horses, one wild and one calm, which represents the moods of the sea. The statue of Abundance on the Left and statue of Health on the right. |
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| Sant I'vo alla Sapienza - Church of Saint Ivo at Rome University (Sapienza) . Today the Pallazo della Sapienza no longer serves as the University but for state archives. |
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| The Colosseo - For most part we associate The Colosseum with the brutal Gladiator contests. However, the arena was used for other events as well for entertainment purpose. In the early years the arena floor would be filled with water to stage mock sea battles. The Hypogeum, was a complex network of underground tunnels , passageways, storage spaces and also served as waiting area for the men and the beasts before they would face each other . |
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| It took only 8 years to complete this massive structure that could accommodate 80000 spectators. There is a separate tour that takes you to the top tier which is otherwise not accessible.Would really recommend it . You get some totally mind-boggling facts and details from 2000 years old history . |
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| The Roman Forum. During the times of Ancient Rome, the site of Roman Forum served as the centre for all important social, political, religious, civic activities. Several monuments,temples and important buildings constructed then,much of which is in ruins but tremendously preserved. |
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| The Forum from Palatine Hill . It is one of the most significant and impressive archaeological sites in the world today. |
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| Dome of Santa Maria di Loreto |
The next three images are from Vittorio Emanuele II Monument .
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| Vittorio Emanuele II Monument. Built in the late 19th century ,a much recent addition to the city and much debated too. Visually a stark contrast to the ancient glories, stands at Piazza Venezia . |
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| St.Peters Basilica, the colonnade top is lined with gigantic statues of saints . The idea was not to hide the view of the Dome, but at the same emphasize the religious significance and the glory . |
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| At the center is the statue of Christ the Redeemer with his apostles on both sides. |
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| Santa Maria Maggiore, exterior of one side |
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| Apse of The Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore |
Click here to read about the stunning and magnificent churches of Rome
Ideally, take a map and wander around . Alternately for the distant sites take the metro operating on lines A (For the Vatican) or B (For the Colosseum). The joy is on stumbling on sites and churches you never planned to, losing your way in the narrow alleys to only find that cafe or art .
