Rome

Too many magnificent things…

[ Nov.2013 ] This is a photo of Basilica of #Sant’#Agostino in #Rome.It was near our hotel.When we passed here in the morning, it was closed, but on the way back, it was open, so…

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Handmade by monks

[ Nov.2013 ] We looked for a shop called #Ai #Monasteri which was listed in our guidebook.I was very interested in the shop because all of the products such as soaps, cosmetics, foods and liqueur…

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Full of people

[ Nov.2013 ] We visited Spanish Steps in Rome, too.When we got there, it was full of people and some work was going on at the fountain at the foot of steps.On the steps there…

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How many coins?

[ Nov. 2013 ] I threw a coin into #Trevi #Fountain in Rome again. Apparently, everyday 3000 euro worth coins are thrown there. There are two theories about the origin of this custom. One is…

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Shops in Rome

[ Nov.2013 ] In the old part of #Rome, there are small #shops here and there.They are discreet and you do not often see there is a shop, until you are in front of it.They…

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Il Vittoriano

[ Nov.2013 ] This is a monument whose proper name is National Monument to Vittorio Emanuele 2, known as Il Vittoriano.They started building this in 1985, sacrificing many old buildings already there and it is…

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Pantheon

[ Nov.2013 ] I had thoght #Pantheon in #Rome was facing Piazza Navona, but in fact, it is about 200m away from there, facing Piazza della Rotonda.This piazza has got a fountain, too and that…

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Piazza Navona after 31 years

[ Nov.2013 ] We visited Piazza Navona first in Rome, as the hotel was near there.In fact it was 31 years ago when I came here last time.My memory was uncertain.I thought Pantheon was at…

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Roman Holiday

[ Nov.2013 ] We spent a few days’ #holiday in #Rome.For me, it was the third visit and the last time was 17 years ago with my parents.The time before was when I was a…