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  • Lake of Como

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      Late afternoon at Como lake, summer 2009

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  • On The Way to Citta Alta, Berg

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      A walk to Citta Alta, Bergamo

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  • Autumn in Monza

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      Colours of autumn in Parco di Monza, Monza.

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  • Asymmetry

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      A piece of garden in Spello, 10 km from Assisi, Umbria. Taken in August 2009.

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  • Glow , Perugia

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      Inside Palazzo dei Priori, Perugia. Taken during short summer car trip August 2009.

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  • San Vito di Cadore (train stat

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      San Vito di Cadore, Italy in the Dolomiti mountains.

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  • San Vito di Cadore (Pelmo)

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      San Vito di Cadore, Italy in the Dolomiti mountains.

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  • San Vito di Cadore (cemetery)

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      San Vito di Cadore, Italy in the Dolomiti mountains.

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  • San Vito di Cadore (taken from

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      San Vito di Cadore, Italy in the Dolomiti mountains.

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  • Bella Italia

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  • Monteriggioni, Tuscany, Italia

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  • Nashville Like a Local

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      Nashville Bridges

       I live in Nashville and love it. Sure you can hit the main attractions, like the Grand Old Opry, Lower Broadway and Music Row, but this journal isn't going to cover that. So for you visitors who like to explore off the beaten path, listen up. I am going to let you know where the locals hang out and relax...

      How to Get Around - Nashville is not known for its public transportation, so as much as I hate to say it, you are going to need to rent a car to get around town. Be warned, Nashville is very well marked with signs but there are three main interstates that meet in town causing confusion even for the most seasoned locals. Make sure you know what lanes you need to be in as there are some very short merging lanes as you move from interstate to interstate in the city. Oh, and one ...maybe two more things. Nashville roads tend to change names several times (i.e. Briley Parkway is a loop around town and is known as White Bridge, Woodmont, and Briley) so make sure you get all the names and Old Hickory Boulevard is NOT a circle, not matter what someone tells you. There are four and none of them connect...at least not yet, so make sure that the side of town matches whichever Old Hickory Blvd. you are looking for.

       

      Where to Stay - There is only one way to experience real Southern hospitality and that is the bed and breakfast route, so here are a few of my pics all situated within the neighborhoods below.

      Mulberry House, Clifton Lane (Belmont Blvd.) is located on Clifton Lane, right off of Belmont Blvd. You are sandwiched between two streets that are being revitalized as we speak and are some of the hippest young hang-outs in town. 

      Daisy Hill Bed and Breakfast (Hillsboro Village) is right off of Hillsboro Village and the Vanderbilt campus. There are plenty of art galleries, restaurants and shops to keep you entertained. You could even leave your car and take the buses in and out of town, since you are on a main bus route. 

      The Big Bungalow (Edgefield) is a quaint little house in part of the historic East Nashville district. There are parks, local shops and eateries and nightly entertainment close by.If you like to walk you are also within 2 miles of downtown. For you gym rats that can't escape the gym even on vacation, the community center is just a couple of blocks away.

      Top O' Woodland (East Nashville) is located in the quiet Lockland Spring neighborhood of East Nashville but don't let that scare you. It is only three blocks from the night scene at 5 Points. Best of all, you are two blocks from the best bakery in town!

      Custom's HouseWhere the Locals Hide -

      12th South/Belmont Blvd. has been going through a revitalization within the past few years bringing some new and quarky restaurants to fill in with the old staples. Belmont Boulevard is a great place to wander. There are shops along the way and some of Nashville's oldest residences. If your looking for a caffiene jolt, join the rest of the Belmont University crowd at Bongo Java. This area also loves local and nothing says that better than the Myint family. Patty opened up International Market (authentic Thai) a few years back and her son Arnold followed in her footsteps. He and his business partner opened up two new restaurants across the street, PM and ChaChah. ChaChah is a tapas bar with a great vibe. Many of Nashville young professionals hang out here. Pm is an Asian fusion that has Nashville's best burger. For the vegetarians among us, Tabouli's has been serving up great Greek food and is a staple of the Boulevard. 

        One block over is the 12th South area. I have to say this is one of my favorite areas. There is a large park, Seiver Park, at one end of the district that has soccer firlds, basketball courts, a community center and a playground. Make sure to read all the music posters as there are summer concerts in the park sometimes (see picnic fare below). As you head towards the downtown area you have to make sure you hit up Paletas, the gourmet popsicle shop. Trust me you don't want to miss this folks! Where else can you get and avocado and cream popsicle (yes, there is chocolate too). 12th and Paris is coming along and will have some great restaurants and shops on the ground floor by January of 2010. If your headed out to a concert in the park, or just want to enjoy the sunshine with a picnic, make sure you stop at Vinea and Corerri's for some wine and cheese. Maffioza's is your place for happy hour cocktails and 12 South Taproom has gourmet everything. Make sure to check the specials board for their grilled pimento and bacon sandwich, yum! And of course, our all important caffeine fixes - Frothy Monkey and Portland Brew. You can't go wrong with either, both are great. Of the coffee fiends in my office, Brad would go with Frothy every time and Laura goes with Portland so I say try em' both. As far as shopping, you have to stop by Katy's Western World, seriously you can't tell me you didn't bring your cowboy hat to the music city. Two Elle is also another local boutique that has some hot fashion. 

      East Nashville/Edgefield/ 5 Points area tends to be the quarky, arsty side of town. Here we pride ourselves on being different. There are tons of local bars to hit up in 5 Points that are crowded any day of the week. If you are a trivia buff, your in luck. Try Beyond the Edges (BTE) two for one Yazoo (Nashville local brewery) and trivia on Tuesdays  or 3 Crow on Thursday's for your weekly fix. If smoke gets to you, try BTE's sister restaurant, Battered and Fried for some Boston-inspired seafood and laid-back atmosphere. Make sure you try their fried scallops. If your looking for a quieter place to imbibe or an older crowd head down the street to Red Door East. 

       If your looking for breakfast, head over to seventh and Fatherland for some amazing brunch. Sky Blue offers great food with trivia on your table to while away your wait. This place can get packed fast so make sure you get there early. The food is delicious, with options for both vegetarians and omnivores. You will be stuffed when you leave here. But, the one place you MUST go if you are in the area is Sweet 16th bakery. It is consistently voted the best bakery in town by the people of this great city. They open at 8 and if you aren't there by 9 kiss your options good-bye. It is first come first serve and it makes getting up early worth it. Dan and Ellen are the local sugar-dealers so go check em' out.

       When that veggie burrito from Sky Blue finally burns off, check out I Dream of Weenie, East Nashville's first weenery. Don't worry you didn't miss it. It is the old beetle van up on stilts. BEcause of health code and the fact that they are considered a 'mobile' eatery there aren't any permanent tables so grab a blanket out of the bucket, find a good piece of grass and enjoy. Beware, the rebel yelp chili really will make you yelp. After lunch, meander through the Art and Invention gallery next door and say hello to Meg. If your lucky, maybe you can take part in one of the art workshops going on. If your coming with your family, make sure to check their website to see if they are doing a fort-building class. You know you want to, so grab a refrigerator box and get going. If you are looking for lighter fare, head up the street to Turnip Truck Grocery, East Nashville's organic market. IF your there during the week, check out the Farmer's Market of all local produce in the field next door. 

      Pied-Piper Creamery is also a not to miss staple of the neighborhood. The ice cream is homemade on-site and comes in all kinds of flavors. I mean all kinds, like Red Velvet Cake, Minty Python, Love is a Butterfield and It's Nutellin'. Why would you ever skip a place with names like that?!? A little pocket park, the East End UMC park is just down the street on Holly and offers a shaded place to enjoy.

      For more of that upscale taste, or a romantic night out, make reservations at Margot's. The cozy restaurant uses local products to produce gourmet food. If that is a little too classy, head down the hill to her sister restaurant Marche's both delivering a lot of bang for the buck. Of course, this is the music city, and if you are looking for some music with your dinner of some evening entertainment check out the Nashville Scene to see who is playing at Family Wash. For a hole-in-the-wall that only the locals hit up, check out Italia on Woodland. These are my go to pizza guys. 

      For us active folks, there are some great free options. The East Nashville Community Center is situated in East park. It includes a pool, indoor track, basketball court, yoga classes and a weight room ($2 fee). Or for the outdoorsman in all of us hit the Greenway. There is a parking lot in Shelby Park where you can park and walk from. The immediate section has a 6 mile loop but you can add on and cross the river for a total of 26 miles. You should check and see if the bike shop located in 5 points or the skate shop, Asphalt Beach, rents equipment to use on the trail.

      Festivals of Note:

      Tomato Art Festival - the first or second weekend in August. There is a children's villages with water slides and face-painting along with local artwork and live music in 5 Points.

      Hot Chicken Festival - located in East Park this is the newest Fourth of July tradition - beer, blot's chicken wings and good old fun.

      Hillsboro Village is an urban area next to Vanderbilt's campus. Fido's is a great place to wake up and a great option for vegetarians. Check out their radio bombs (sesame bagel, tomato slices, swiss cheese and dijon mustard). Next walk it off by checking out Dragon Park, okay so technically it is Fannie Mae Dees Park, but no one knows it by that name. We always play soccer at Centennial and then head to Jackson's for an after workout beer. It is a great place to grab some beer,an appetizer and people watch. For a more contemporary twist on southern food, try Cabana's. it is also a hot night spot for drinks in the younger crowds. 

      For some culture, try checking out Zeitgeist Art Gallery. If your lucky, maybe you will even catch an art opening. Next door, is also a great place for a fun date at Fired Up, a pottery making and painting store. For a quieter option, check out what is playing at Belcourt Theater. It shows independent films and documentaries. Make sure to check it out and get tickets in advance if you can. it tends to have lines wrapping the block. 

      The Gulch/Demonbreun (de-mun-brie-un) If you call it demon-brewin we will probably look at you like you are speaking a different language. There are several bars here, but none to write home about unless you are looking for a bar to watch soccer in. That place would be Dan McGuiness. Sushiyobi is about 5 spaces down and is one of the better sushi restaurants in town. Ru Sans in the Gulch is always recommended to me, but after waiting 30 minutes to get our drink orders taken before we walked out, I wouldn't recommend it. Sambuca is another place for live jazz and dinner. It is also a great place for girls night out for cocktails. 

      For those of us who have to shop head next door to Urban Outfitters. Even though I am still in mourning for City Hall who once occupied the space, I have to say it is one cool space.

      Midtown is kind the college hangout at night, so I recommend eating at Samurai for lunch or during the summer when classes are out. It is a little hole-in-the-wall tucked next to Obie's pizza. Pay attention because I even walk by it sometimes and i know where it is. This is hands down the best and most affordable sushi in town. With options of over 40 varieties of rolls and nigiri, everyone can find something they will like here. If you like to live on the wild side, try their Happy Roll. 

      For a late night haunt or just the fourth meal hit up Cafe Coco, the all-night coffee bar. With a laid-back vibe and the ecclectic mix of people it is a fun place to chill, especially after getting out of a show at the End or Exit/In. Believe it or not, Nashville has a great indie music scene and many of our local boys might surprise you (i.e. Kings of Leon, Mat Kearney, etc.)

      Note: for a free night of entertainment, head to Centennial Park's bandshell every Wednesday in June for a movie in the park. Check out the Nashville Scene for the movie that is playing.

      Germantown is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Nashville and sits just down the hill from the Capital. The area has really come into its own in the last few years. The Farmer's Market is always a good bet, rain or shine. There are some great ethnic restaurants and shops. The New Orleans kitchen with the authentic muffletta sandwiches is my food of choice when I head that way.

      Zackie's sits in the Summer Street Loft complex on 5th Avenue South. Mike is a a native Jersey boy and his hot dogs show it. He even has authentic peirogies and Tasty Kakes, you can't get more Yankee than that. Now vegetarians, don't let the hot dog place scare you. Mike has the best veggies hot dogs I've ever put in my mouth. I've even seen people come back in and swear that Mike gave them a real hot dog. Now that is good folks!

      Drinkhaus is just around the corner and is a great place to grab coffee before or after dinner. The small restaurant is great and Kat did a great job maximizing the space and creating a cozy atmosphere. 

      And of course, if you are one of the unlucky ones that visits us in the heat of summer, the fountains in Bicentennial Mall are great for cooling off. Young or young at heart this is one of the Nashvillians favorite urban ways to cool off!

      For those of s over 21 and that enjoy some good home brewing, head over to Yazoo for the Brewery tour,...or just skip the tour and head to the tasting room. The brewery is housed in an old factory and is one of Nashville's best hidden happy hours. 

      Nashville grafittiDowntown is kind of tourist central so we native try to avoid it if we can, but there are a few things worth mentioning that fall off the beaten path. There is a free monthly art crawl in the Arcade the first Saturday evening of every month. Mike's Choppers and Beignets is a delightful mix of bar and New Orleans and a perfect place for Sunday morning brunch. Hint: there is free parking on the Gateway Boulevard off of 4th Avenue S. It is a quick walk down the hill to the restaurant. Mercifully there is also a piano bar located on the second floor above the honky-tonks and congestion of Lower Broadway called Big Bang. The cover can be steep, so if your going to go you will probably want to stay for a while. As you head away from the river, things start to thin out and you have to hunt for the places a little harder. Flying Saucer is tucked in the old Baggage building behind Union Station and next to the Frist Art Museum. Two blocks over off of 10th Ave. S is another old warehouse that has been turned into Mercy Lounge and Cannery Ballroom. If your in town on a Monday, go check out the free music at Mercy Lounge's 8 of 8th. It features eight local rock bands every Monday and is my weekly pilgrimage. If your in town in September and you like indie rock, check out the Next Big Nashville Festival. 

      Last tip for you music lovers: next time your headed for Bonaroo stay in Nashville the night before the fun starts and head to Grimey's. I am not saying this is a given but seeing how Metallica played on their way to Bonaroo and then the Beastie Boys played this year on their way (are you seeing a pattern here...) It is a pretty good bet that you will see a headliner band in an amazingly initmate setting. Don't say I didn't warn you :)

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  • Italy Latium B&B Torre Avellan

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      idden Italy

      Torre Avellana is an ancient rural tower that, together with its cellars, has been transformed into an unusual dwelling that is, at the same time, characteristic, cosy and elegant. A perfect hideaway for those who seek tranquillity and comfort.

      For a romantic weekend in the heart of the Viterbese Tuscia region.

      Vignanello is a 20-minute car trip away from the Viterbo Thermal spas and less than an hour from Rome. From here you can easily reach Bagnaia, Orte, Bomarzo, Marta as well as the lakes of Vico and Bolsena.

      It is situated near to the motorway, to the regions of Tuscany and Umbria and this makes it an ideal starting point for longer-distance excursions.

      Hazelnut suite: double room with an ensuite bathroom. Pomegranate Suite: double room with a small private bathroom. Lemon Suite: double room with a small private bathroom. Sofa bed in the living room.

      The substantial breakfast and dinner are served in the ex-cellar: an extremely characteristic environment dug out of the tufa stone surroundings. The premises are equipped with an open-plan kitchen, a table to host more than 25 people, a wood-burning oven to cook pizzas and other traditional dishes and an open brickwork fireplace.

      We apologise for the fact that Torre Avellana DOES NOT have a lift.

      Bed and Breakfast min. 2 nights. Possibility of half-board stays.

      Holiday home, with the weekly leasing of the entire premises: total 7/8 beds.

      Upon request: transfers to/from Rome and airports.

      Organisation of sightseeing excursions.

      Tasting sessions of wines and local products.

      Italian language and Italian Cuisine courses for foreigners.

      www.torreavellana.ea23.com

      www.torreavellana.it

      For bookings, please contact +39 392 0707404

       

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  • Pure Italia

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      I often imagine what it would be like to be this man--eating a peach, watching the day pass by from his balcony.
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  • Rediscovering Rome

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      Rome, September 12-18, 2008

      After four earlier trips to Rome, we decided to use the opportunity of a Mediterranean cruise that departed and returned from and to Civitavecchia, to stay in Rome after the cruise for about six days.  For the purpose of this journal, we will arrange our experiences around five topics: Churches, Plazas, Fountains, Ruins, Outside Rome.  At the end of this writing I will offer you some points about lodging, transportation and security.

      Embracing the WorldChurches:  Don’t miss St. Peter Basilica in the Vatican City.  As you walk through Bernini’s colonnade you will be leaving Italy and entering in another country: The Vatican.  Normally everyone enters the great basilica and takes a couple of pictures in the Plaza.  However, I would recommend two other things to do here: 1. Climb the 320 steps to the top of the cupola for the best views of the Gardens of the Vatican and the whole city of Rome.  Once you reach the top you are in the highest point of the city. 2. You may visit the Scavii (Excavations under the main altar of St. Peter).  This will require that you made a reservation; it can be done by e-mail.  St. Peter’s Basilica web site offers information about these two areas as well as other points of interest in St. Peter: http://saintpeterbasilica.org

      The list of churches in Rome could be like a telephone directory of a small city.  It is impossible to mention all of them here.  Keep in mind that there is a dress code requirement for entering them and you must preclude from taking pictures while a religious ceremony is taking place.  Also they are quite dark and provide you a cool refuge from the Roman heat as well as a place to sit down and relax for a while.  Catholics have a saying that whenever you enter a church for the first time and you do a prayer you can ask for a favor….Your wish list in Rome could be quite lengthy. 

      Spanish StepsPlazas: Rome give the impression of grow and live around plazas.  As you walk around you will not be able to avoid them: regular shaped or without any designs, small or big, old or new, crowded or strangely deserted.  The list here, like the churches, is large.  Almost every church has a plaza in front, or around it somewhere.  I would mention only about a dozen of them: Piazza de Spagna, San Pietro, Venezia, Navona, del Popolo, della Boca della Verita, del Quirinale, della Repubblica, di Santa Maria in Trastevere, del Campidoglio, dell’Esquilino, and Campo de Fiore.

      In the plazas you could find a place to eat or drink a cappuccino.  I would recommend to look for a gelateria (ice cream shop) mainly in Piazza Navona.  Also most of the plazas aside from one or more churches you will find also one or more fountains.  To sit around a fountain is one of the Romans preferred outings in the middle of the afternoon or early evenings.  Don’t forget the saying: “If in Rome do like the Romans”   

      Fountains: The fountains of Rome have been the subject of classical musical pieces or well known-movies.  Many of the fountains you will find in Rome were like public works constructed by the Popes for the benefit of the various sectors of the city. Likewise the list of plazas, I will offer only the names of few fountains that should be in any visitors' lists:  Starting, probably with the most worldwide famous fountain: The Fontana de Trevi.  This fountain together with the Triton Fountain in Barberini Square are the subject of two of the symphonic poems of Respighi, Fontane di Rome.

      Forum Boarium fountainWe should mention also the three fountains in Piazza Navona: Four Rivers, the Moor and Neptune. There are beautiful and worth mentioning fountains in Piazza del Popolo and Nicosia.  There are numerous fountains in many of the plazas that are worth the visit and to enjoy their cool environment.

      One of my favorites is the small fountain at Santa Maria Cosmedin in the Forum Boarium, see picture of the fountain as well as the Temple of Hercules in the back.

      Temple of SaturnRuins and Monuments:  Aside from churches, plazas and fountains the other ever present element of Rome are its ruins and classical monuments.  From the countless Egyptian obelysks to the classic roman buildings and monuments, your selection is overwhelming. They are everywhere!  The most famous probably is the Colisseum, followed by the Roman Forum.  I would recommend that you buy a combined ticket of admission covering these two points of interest plus the Palatine.  The Palatine is a place that most turists pass or simple ignore. 

      I strongly recommend that your itinerary includes these three attractions.  This time we tried to visit the Domus Aurea, the old ruins of Nero's palace next to the Colisseum, but unfortunately it was was closed that day.  Also among the recommended ruins you should visit are the Forum Imperiali and the Forum Boarium.  There is a beautiful old Roman monument well preserved in a modern museum: Ara Pacis Augustana.  Is an altar built by the Senate and People of Rome (SPQR) to conmemorate the peaceful era of Emperor Cesar Augusto.

      PositanoOutside Rome: Rome is a place that must be visited by everyone… but also visitors of Rome should adventure outside the City and go to places such as Tivoli, Amalfi Coast, or even Florence and Assissi.  

      The pictured attached is from Positano, the jewel of the Costiera Amalfitana.  To drive the Amalfi Coast that runs south of Sorrento, until the area around Salerno, will take a full day.  But it may be shortened by returning a short while after visiting Amalfi turning toward Naples through the interior highway and thus avoiding the slow traffic of the coastal winding road.

       Practical Guidelines: 

       Let me end with some general guidelines: During this last trip we avoided the museums due to the long lines and by the fact that we have visited the major ones during earlier visits.  However, the Vatican Museums should be a priority for everyone visiting Rome.  

      Lodging: In our first visit to Rome in 1975, we stayed at D’Inghilterra, great location but we couldn’t afford it now.  We have stayed in far out places and in the middle of the city.  During our last trip we stayed at the Alimandi Tunisi about two blocks from the Vatican Museums.  This was a great experience and we highly recommend it.  However, the most important thing we would recommend about a hotel or pension in Rome is to find one that is close to a Metro station, this will provide you with the necessary mobility in this magnificent city. 

      Transportation: As we were planning to stay for six days we purchased at the Metro station a Carta Integrata Settimanale for Euro 16.  This allowed us free access to the Metro and all city trams and buses for our complete stay.  One of our best purchases ever!  We recommend that you obtain this pass as well as a Roma Metro-Bus map for Euro 6, in any newsstand as a companion guide to the pass.  That’s all you need to move around besides your own two feet wearing the most comfortable shoes you may have.  Try to stay away from flip flops or high heels.  The streets and pavement in Rome are quite uneven without considering the ancient cobbled streets and water running from a myriad of fountains around the city.

      Security: In Rome, like any other large city, you may run the risk of being pick pocked if the basic security steps are not observed.  Never carry valuables in your back pockets, carry your bags closely held next to your body, leave what you don’t need in a safe deposit in your hotel, carry copies of your passport, never put a bag in the floor or in an empty chair while you dine (regardless of the type of restaurant).  Avoid strangers that approach you with a map or a book or any article trying to show or ask you something.  Stay always alert.  We never have had a problem in Rome regarding our security!

      Accept the fact that you are going to be surrounded by hundred of thousand people living and visiting Rome at the same time that you are there.  If you don’t like people in your pictures of buildings, plazas, parks, etc. you need patience and creativeness.

      Enjoy the food and don't be afraid to drink water from any of the running fountains in Rome.  The water is fresh and safe, unless there is a post indicating that it is not good for drinking.

      Also, be prepared for the fact that Rome is not a  cheap place to visit.

      Each of the pictures appearing on this journal is individually explained in detail under the "My Photos" section. As an alternative you may click the photos appearing here for expanded information.

       

       

       

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  • Spanish Steps

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      The Spanish Steps or "Scalinata della Trinita dei Monti" links the church Trinita dei Monti with the Piazza di Spagna below. It is a magnificent stair built in the 17th century combining straight sections, curves and terraces. This one of the most visited and photographed landmark in Rome. While in Rome a visitor can enjoy numerous classical ruins and buildings, the largest concentration of churches in the world, famous work of arts that span the history of mankind... however, a visit to the Spanish Steps will provide the opportunity of meet people from all over the world or just sit down in one of the steps and watch the passers-by. On top of the stairs you can see the well recognized facade of the church Trinita dei Monti. While you are looking around you may find evidence of previous famous visitors to this area: Keats, Shelley, Lord Byron, Dickens, Sienkiewicz...
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  • Positano

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      The Amalfi Coast (Costiera Amalfitana) is one of the most beautiful places of all Italy. This section of the Tyrrhenian coast was placed in 1997 in the UNESCO’s World Heritage list. It runs between Sorrento and Salerno for less than 40 miles. It’s dotted by glamorous villas and numerous towns. Most photographed and visited places are Amalfi, Ravello, and Positano. This area has long been popular with travelers and artists. To drive through this extraordinary scenic highway carved alongside the most incredible rugged seascape was a challenge to the nervous system of drivers and passengers years ago; however, the excess of tourists and visitors makes the driving now slow and results in an exasperating tailgating creep behind myriads of trucks and tourist buses. The charming fishing villages, the churches filled with frescoes and mosaics, the shops, the dining and accomodation places, the luxurious vegetation of lemon, olives and almond trees as well as vines and bougainvillea and the ever constant view the magnificent blue sea makes this area still one of those places that imprint an unforgettable memory in our lives. The photo shows a view of Positano. Positano is considered to be the jewel of the Amalfi Coast.
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  • Temple of Saturn

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      The Temple of Saturn (Aedes Saturnus) also called Tempio della Concordia, is the oldest temple in the Forum Romanum, consecrated for the first time in c. 498 b.C. It is located in the west end of the Forum. There were three temples dedicated to Saturn on this location. The eight surviving columns of red and grey granite are from the third temple as reconstructed on 42 b.C. under Diocletian after a fire destroyed the second temple. It was originally used to house the “Aerarium” or the treasury of Rome. The fact that the columns show significant differences is an indication that in the reconstruction of this temple, they made use of materials coming from other ruined temples.
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  • Forum Boarium fountain

    • From: antfern
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      Pope Clement XI commissioned Carlo Bizzaccheri, an architect from Perugia, to erect a fountain as part of the project to refurbish the square outside the church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. On August 11, 1717 work began on the foundations. Bizzaccheri, who had the good idea of taking Pope Clement's crest as his inspiration, designed a great octagonal basin with concave sides, so that the whole formed an 8-pointed star, part of the Pope's Albani family crest. The whole fountain is made of travertine and, in the center, two powerful, scaly tritons (the work of Francesco Moratti) rise above a group of rocky outcrops (carved by Filippo Bai). The overly huge tritons are kneeling back-to-back with their tails entwined, their raised arms supporting a second basin shaped to look like an open seashell. The basin also has Pope Clement's coat-of-arms carved on opposite sides (three hillocks beneath a star). In the background of the picture, you can see the round Temple of Hercules Victor or Hercules Olivarius is an ancient edifice located in the Forum Boarium, surrounded by Corinthian columns on all sides. It dates from about 120 b.C. This beautiful small temple is the earliest surviving marble building in Rome.
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