A visit to the Campidoglio to see some of ancient Rome. When we got there the sun was setting, making it even more beautiful, if that's possible.
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Scaffolding is a fact of life in Italy
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But usually the scaffolding is quite illusionistic, mimicking the actual architecture itself
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For example, with just a quick glance you might not realize that this entire building (the Palazzo Venezia) is completely covered with scaffolding
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Room with an enviable view
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One of the many reasons I never want to leave
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Pietro da Cortona's Santi Martina e Luca in the background
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The buildings of the Capitoline itself were rebuilt by Michelangelo. Ever the sculptor he incorporated little details everywhere.
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From left to right: Modern, Medieval, Renaissance
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With Jen
Scaffolding is a fact of life in Italy
But usually the scaffolding is quite illusionistic, mimicking the actual architecture itself
For example, with just a quick glance you might not realize that this entire building (the Palazzo Venezia) is completely covered with scaffolding
Room with an enviable view
One of the many reasons I never want to leave
Pietro da Cortona's Santi Martina e Luca in the background
The buildings of the Capitoline itself were rebuilt by Michelangelo. Ever the sculptor he incorporated little details everywhere.
From left to right: Modern, Medieval, Renaissance
With Jen
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