Rome has been called the Eternal City because ancient Romans believed that no matter what happened to the world, no matter how many empires would rise and fall, Rome would go on forever.
This belief is reflected on the structures built by them.
Rome is a small city compared to other European cities such as Paris, if I may say so. Though smaller than Paris, Rome boasts of countless ancient structures that incrediblly withstood the test of time.
If in Paris the wife and I suffered art overload, in Rome we felt we were transported back in the past.
We stayed within Plaza di Spagna area and from here we strolled to several Piazas and touristic spots. However, the wife find it hard to walk for long distances so we opted to take taxi in going to the Colloseum but if you have sturdy legs, trust me, it is walkable from our area.
Going back to our restaurant-less hotel, we usually bring Gelatos and pizzas as snacks.
Upon seeing those marvellous and massive structures built many centuries back I can say that I am now one of the believers that Rome is truly an eternal city.
This belief is reflected on the structures built by them.
Rome is a small city compared to other European cities such as Paris, if I may say so. Though smaller than Paris, Rome boasts of countless ancient structures that incrediblly withstood the test of time.
If in Paris the wife and I suffered art overload, in Rome we felt we were transported back in the past.
Fontana De Trevi |
Piazza Navona |
Piazza Navona |
Piazza Navona |
Pantheon |
Spanish Steps |
Piazza di Spagna |
Palatine Hill |
Arch of Constantine |
The Colloseum |
We stayed within Plaza di Spagna area and from here we strolled to several Piazas and touristic spots. However, the wife find it hard to walk for long distances so we opted to take taxi in going to the Colloseum but if you have sturdy legs, trust me, it is walkable from our area.
Gelato |
Pizza |
Notice the extra large pasta |
Going back to our restaurant-less hotel, we usually bring Gelatos and pizzas as snacks.
Upon seeing those marvellous and massive structures built many centuries back I can say that I am now one of the believers that Rome is truly an eternal city.
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