Saturday, February 20, 2010

The Capitoline Hill

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.


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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