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 .
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. |
The Forum from Palatine Hill . It is one of the most significant and impressive archaeological sites in the world today. |
Dome of Santa Maria di Loreto |
The next three images are from Vittorio Emanuele II Monument .
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 . |
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 . |
At the center is the statue of Christ the Redeemer with his apostles on both sides. |
Santa Maria Maggiore, exterior of one side |
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 .