Veni, vidi, vici

September 2023

I came, I saw, I conquered Weiterlesen

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- 12.09.2023, 12:35
- ⛅ 30 °C
- Höhe über NN: 48 m
- Italien Latium Roma Capitale Pinciano Terrazza del Pincio 41.910483, 12.47850341°54’38” N 12°28’43” E
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Day 2 - Another Interesting Site
12. September 2023 in Italien ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
So after trying to reach the Pantheon, I ended up 20 minutes north. Could I walk any more steps?

Yes, I can. I think there are more "steps" in Rome than any other city I have visited.

I reached Piazza Popolo mid- afternoon. There was a circus like tent in the Piazza as they were filming a movie. I climbed the steps to the top of the Piazza and found a beautiful park and an amazing view.Weiterlesen
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- 12.09.2023, 13:34
- ☀️ 31 °C
- Höhe über NN: 75 m
- Italien Latium Roma Capitale Trevi Teatro dell'Opera 41.901813, 12.4957341°54’7” N 12°29’45” E
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Day 2 - Glass and Stone
12. September 2023 in Italien ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Here are a few more interesting buildings along my wander.

The first is a building being restored to house shops and a gallery. The beautiful wood and the stained glass ceiling are wonderful. The tile floor pattern compliments the ceiling.

The second is the entrance to a building that leads to an interior square. The large wood doors open to a foyer with robust stone pillars. Walk through the hall and enter the garden square. Look up to the tree tops and see the sky through the buildings.Weiterlesen
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Reisender what a place!
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Erin Janiten 🤩 WOW
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Reisender Love this pic!😊
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Stunning [Jan]
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- 12.09.2023, 14:57
- ☀️ 31 °C
- Höhe über NN: 24 m
- Italien Latium Roma Capitale Campo Marzio Piazza del Popolo 41.911096, 12.47605741°54’40” N 12°28’34” E
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Day 2 - Leonardo Davinci Museum
12. September 2023 in Italien ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
I'm still trying to find the Pantheon. How does a building of that size just blend in?

Oh well, I've found another distraction. This museum was in Piazza del Popolo.

Leonardo Davinci was one of the greatest inventors, artists, thinkers, and scientists of his time. He was a tireless observer of nature, and all of his inventions have their roots in nature's principles.

The museum is mostly dedicated to his works of engineering but had a few replica paintings and a cool mirrored box.

You will recognize the sketches of the Vitruvian Man and his self-portrait. Salvator Mundi and the Mona Lisa. Also, the Last Supper. That was so deteriorated and unrecognizable in its original state that someone cut a door through it. What??? Yes, that is trueWeiterlesen
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- 12.09.2023, 15:19
- ☀️ 31 °C
- Höhe über NN: 75 m
- Italien Latium Roma Capitale Trevi Teatro dell'Opera 41.90182, 12.49572641°54’7” N 12°29’45” E
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Day 2 - The Mirror Box
12. September 2023 in Italien ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
The mirror box was one of Davinci's inventions. The study of optics was a passion for him. He thought one could see your own image to infinity. I gave it a try.
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- 12.09.2023, 22:15
- 🌙 23 °C
- Höhe über NN: 66 m
- Italien Latium Roma Capitale Trevi Teatro dell'Opera 41.901568, 12.49566241°54’6” N 12°29’44” E
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Day 2 - Shopping
12. September 2023 in Italien ⋅ 🌙 23 °C
I've now reached Via del Corso, the shopping district. I browsed a few stores and left everything on the shelves. Image that..lol
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Did you buy anything LOL [carmen]
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- 12.09.2023, 22:54
- 🌙 22 °C
- Höhe über NN: 66 m
- Italien Latium Roma Capitale Trevi Teatro dell'Opera 41.901539, 12.49559341°54’6” N 12°29’44” E
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Day 2 - Trevi Fountain
12. September 2023 in Italien ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
I finally reached the world famous Trevi Fountain.

Thr Fountainan is an 18th century fountain designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi and completed by Giuseppe apsnnini in 1762. Standing 26.3 metres (86 ft) high and 49.15 metres (161.3 ft) wide, it is the largest Baroque fountain in the city and one of the most famous fountains in the world.

Erected on the site of an ancient Roman water source, the fountain is made of the same material as the Colosseum (travertine stone). The Trevi Fountain serves as a modern marvel.

Here are a few pics of the fountain and the mob that descend on it each day.Weiterlesen
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Reisender It was awesome. I was able to get right to the fountain edge
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Love this place and always made a wish each time l went by it [Jan]
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- 12.09.2023, 23:23
- 🌙 22 °C
- Höhe über NN: 75 m
- Italien Latium Roma Capitale Trevi Teatro dell'Opera 41.90182, 12.49572641°54’7” N 12°29’45” E
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Day 2 - I'm Hungry
12. September 2023 in Italien ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
So it just occurred to me I haven't eaten lunch. All this purposeful walking and not a thought to lunch. Don't worry, I fixed that.

I walked south in the direction of my elusive Pantheon and look what I found. The Mater Pantheon restaurant. I had a fabulous lunch here. The typical Roman style pizza al tagilo "by the cut" is baked in long sheet pans and has rounded corners.

Here it is sold by the slice and weight. You can choose your favorite or choose the mixed board of house selections. I choose pancetta and cheese. YummmWeiterlesen
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Love these pictures.........and food. [carmen]
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Reisender Best lunch spot so far. I'll go there again for sure
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Delicious, you will miss it when you leave [Jan]
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Reisender Mmmmmmm.
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- 12.09.2023, 23:30
- 🌙 22 °C
- Höhe über NN: 75 m
- Italien Latium Roma Capitale Trevi Teatro dell'Opera 41.90182, 12.49572641°54’7” N 12°29’45” E
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Day 2 - Found It!!!
12. September 2023 in Italien ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
Well finally I found the Pantheon. It is now after 3:00, in the afternoon and the que is huge.
So, I have decided to visit another day. I know, I know, after all that and I'm skipping out.

The temperature here today has been in the high 30's and I've been out in it all day, so I'm heading back to the hotel. But I will remember how to get here again.Weiterlesen
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Erin Janiten Hopefully you left a trail of breadcrumbs 🥖🥖🥖
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Reisender It's a gem for sure! Bring wine next time while you wait in line.
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- 12.09.2023, 23:34
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- Italien Latium Roma Capitale Trevi Teatro dell'Opera 41.90182, 12.49572641°54’7” N 12°29’45” E
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Day 2 -Dinner at Gallo Nero
12. September 2023 in Italien ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
After my big day of walking (22,272 steps) and a 3 hour nap I had dinner at Gallo Nero.
The lasagna was good, but nothing spectacular. The wine was a fav Valpolicella and desert chocolate hazelnut tartufo.

I'm tired, nite niteWeiterlesen
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- 13.09.2023, 08:00
- ☁️ 18 °C
- Höhe über NN: 66 m
- Italien Latium Roma Capitale Trevi Teatro dell'Opera 41.901786, 12.4956941°54’6” N 12°29’44” E
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Day 3 - Santa Maria del Popolo
13. September 2023 in Italien ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
It was a slow start to the day, but let's get moving. My first stop is the long hike back to Piazza del Popolo to find Santa Maria del Popolo. Apparently I was right beside it yesterday, but it was closed.

This church was constructed in 1099 to scare off the ghost of Emperor Nero (who was buried near by). The locals were complaining the evil Emperor was haunting them. So a chapel was erected on this site.

The church is a treasure trove of great Italian masters like Bernini and Raphael. In the apse are Rome's first stained glass windows. The Chigi Chapel is one of the highlights of the church and was designed and painted by Raphael.

I am fascinated by the architecture of churches. The work is amazing based on what resources and hand tools "the Masters" had to work with. I could lay on the floor and look at frescos for hours. Let's just say my back and neck got a good workout today craving to see these beautiful works of art.Weiterlesen
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Erin Janiten So amazing and beautiful 😍
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Reisender Thus is definitely a favorite to go to. I still recall the awe of the masterpieces and handiwork from that century when I saw it ten years ago.
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