Finally on my entry to ROME!!! :D
Rome is the place that leaves the most impact on me. If I were to be frank, Rome is a place full of ruins that are over many hundreds or even thousands of years old. Even the building where my hostel is located looks like an antique! Can you imagine there are still buildings with lifts that consist of rusty metal gates and wooden lifs cabinets??
You may be familiar with the names Trevi Fountain, Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon...they are and well be very famous places of interest for the tourists. Only when you are there, you will understand what the words "master pieces" mean. They are, to me, the most remarkable historical artefacts. Up to now, I am still amazed by the ancient Romans how they can manage to build all these great architectures many thousands years ago, in the age when technology is so poor that there were no machines like cranes to help them at all.
Yet, these manificent buildings, not only that they stand so strongly through all these centuries, they were still standing here after the two world wars, witnessing all the changes around in Rome...wow how amazing manz...
I have written many entries for Rome and some sources are quoted from Wikipedia. Hope anyone who read them can learn lots more about Rome...enjoy! :P
Arriving at our hostel in Rome!
What attracts my attention most is this ancient lift!
Unlike our lift which is automatic, this lift is probably those of the first generation in which you need to manually close the doors to the lift as well as its gate before it can go up and down the storeys...how cool sia! :DD
Piazza del Popolo
Piazza del PopoloAn Egyptian obelisk of Ramesses II from Heliopolis stands in the centre of the Piazza.
In Europe, you can find statues and sculptures almost around every corner of the streets. In Rome, you get to see fountains almost everywhere you go. The lion on the bottom left picture is one side of the Fontana dell'Obelisco.The entrance of the Tridente from Piazza del Popolo, defined by the "twin" churches (picture on bottom right) of Santa Maria in Montesanto (left) and Santa Maria dei Miracoli (right).
The Via del Corso, like the Orchard Road of Singapore, starts between the two churches.
Walking down Via del Corso, we turned into a small street on the left Via del Babuino, leading to Piazza di Spagna, also known as the Spanish Steps.
Piazza di Spagna, The Spanish Steps in Rome.The Spanish Steps (Italian: Scalinata della Trinità dei Monti) is a set of steps, climbing a steep slope between the Piazza di Spagna at the base and Piazza Trinità dei Monti, dominated by Trinità dei Monti, the church that was under the patronage of the Bourbon kings of France. The Scalinata is "without a doubt the longest and widest staircase in all Europe".
Barcaccia Fountain from the northern side of Piazza di Spagna.
Fontana della Barcaccia, seen from the top of the Spanish Steps. The narrow Via Condotti, home to many of Romes designer shops, runs up the picture.
Spotted a police car along the street...so shout for "Polizia" next time you need help in Rome! :P
Fontana di Trevi
The Trevi Fountain (Italian: Fontana di Trevi) is the largest — standing 25.9 meters (85 feet) high and 19.8 meters (65 feet) wide — and most ambitious of the Baroque fountains of Rome. It is located in the rione of Trevi.
Facade of the Pantheon
The Pantheon (Latin Pantheon, from Greek Πάνθεον Pantheon, meaning "Temple of all the gods") is a building which was originally built as a temple to the seven deities of the seven planets in the state religion of Ancient Rome. It is the best preserved of all Roman buildings, and perhaps the best preserved building of its age in the world. It has been in continuous use throughout its history. Since the 7th century, the Pantheon has been used as a Christian church. At present, the Pantheon is still a church and masses are still celebrated in the church, particularly on important Catholic days of obligation, and for weddings.
The coffers for the concrete dome were poured in molds, probably on the temporary scaffolding; the oculus admits the only light.
The lower parts of the interior of the Pantheon are richly decorated in coloured marbles; the coffered upper parts are unadorned concrete.
The coffers for the concrete dome were poured in molds, probably on the temporary scaffolding; the oculus admits the only light.
The lower parts of the interior of the Pantheon are richly decorated in coloured marbles; the coffered upper parts are unadorned concrete.
Piazza Navona
Picture on bottom right: the Fontana del Moro (1576), located at the southern end of the piazza.
Piazza Navona is a square, or piazza, that follows the plan of an ancient Roman circus, the 1st century Stadium of Domitian, where the Romans came to watch the agones ("games"). It was known as 'Circus Agonalis' (competition arena).
We had our lunch here at one of the cafes in Piazza Navona. The classic Italian pasta seems to be our favourite for the day! :)SIDE NOTE: Carbonara Spagehtti is originated from Rome...something you MUST try here!
This is the pasta that was recommended according to my DK travel guide. It is in the form of thick, big tube-like pasta in which the meat and sauce are stuffed inside...pretty much like lasagne being rolled up! Give it a try next time you are there ya? *wink* :)
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