Not What We Expected
11 ноября 2019 г., Италия ⋅ 55 °F
We were very disappointed. Yes, this was an open air market that sold food but not ready to eat food, as we were expecting. Instead, this was a market that sold food for people take home and prepare aЧитать далее
Avoid at Night
11 ноября 2019 г., Италия ⋅ 🌧 55 °F
At night, Campo de' Fiori is a popular place for tourists and young people coming in from all over Rome. In recent times, it has become one of the most dangerous nighttime places of the city due toЧитать далее
Shelter from the Rain
11 ноября 2019 г., Италия ⋅ 55 °F
I guess the best thing about being here right now is that we’re getting a break from the rain. It’s nice to be somewhere that’s dry, even if it’s only for a bit.
Nothing For Us
11 ноября 2019 г., Италия ⋅ 55 °F
While this was an interesting looking place, it’s obviously not what we expected. I’m thinking that Bryan thought that this would have been something like Smorgasburg back home in New York City.Читать далее
The Pork Shop
11 ноября 2019 г., Италия ⋅ 🌧 55 °F
When entering this historical norcineria you will be overwhelmed by the scents and aromas. You’ll find a unique selection of products all made from pork. Sausages with various grains and aromas,Читать далее
On the Bus
11 ноября 2019 г., Италия ⋅ 54 °F
We decided to visit the Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore and, since it was too far to walk in the rain, we got on a bus. This was my first bus ride in Rome and I wasn’t impressed. The bus wasЧитать далее
Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore
11 ноября 2019 г., Италия ⋅ 54 °F
The bus let us off right by the Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore. It felt so good to get away from that hobo who was sleeping next to me on the bus. This is a one of Rome’s most famousЧитать далее
Let’s Go Inside
11 ноября 2019 г., Италия ⋅ 54 °F
The Basilica of Saint Mary Major or Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Italian, is a major papal basilica as well as one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome and the largest Catholic Marian churchЧитать далее
Checkpoint
11 ноября 2019 г., Италия ⋅ 54 °F
I find it very sad that it’s necessary to make people go through metal detectors and do bag checks before they can enter a church. I’ll never understand why anyone would want to start trouble inЧитать далее
So Impressive!
11 ноября 2019 г., Италия ⋅ 54 °F
Santa Maria Maggiore, one of the first churches built in honour of the Virgin Mary, was erected in the immediate aftermath of the Council of Ephesus of 431, which proclaimed Mary Mother of God. PopeЧитать далее
Strange Seats
11 ноября 2019 г., Италия ⋅ 54 °F
I’m surprised that such a grand cathedral has chairs like this rather than the more traditional wooden pews. Seating like this just seems very odd and out of place to me.
The Bethlehem Crypt
11 ноября 2019 г., Италия ⋅ 54 °F
Under the high altar of the basilica is the Crypt of the Nativity, or Bethlehem Crypt, with a crystal reliquary designed by Giuseppe Valadier said to contain wood from the Holy Crib of the nativity ofЧитать далее
Corridors
11 ноября 2019 г., Италия ⋅ 55 °F
The architecture of these cathedrals is amazing! Everything is so beautiful and I’m absolutely amazed at what people were able to create so long ago, without any modern tools.
Prayers
11 ноября 2019 г., Италия ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
Best Pastry
11 ноября 2019 г., Италия ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
Vatican
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Always Look Up
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The Sistine Chapel
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So Crowded!
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Lunch
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Church
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Time for Dinner
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Leonardo Express
14 ноября 2019 г., Италия ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F
Riding the Rails
14 ноября 2019 г., Италия ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F
Flying
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