The story of the Tower of Babel is a legend that depicts a time when all mankind spoke in a single language and communicated and worked together to construct a single tower tall enough to reach the heavens. Ahh, the good ole days… Upon seeing this, God scattered man and confused his language into many dialectsContinue reading “The Rosetta Stone”
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Musei Di Villa Torlonia, Rome
Museums are everywhere in Rome and in the northern part of the city is yet another beautiful museum in a city that has so many. The Musei di Villa Torlonia, which opened in the 1970’s, resides in a beautiful park full of gardens. It was home to the Torlonia family and much of the artworkContinue reading “Musei Di Villa Torlonia, Rome”
Orte Italy
One rainy day in November I hopped a train from Rome and rode it to the town of Orte hoping to escape the dampness and stay dry. Orte was having it’s share of showers as well that day as it is only a 40 minute train ride from Rome and shares its weather. Still, IContinue reading “Orte Italy”
Piazza Mincio and the Fountain of the Frogs
In the Trieste neighborhood of northern Rome is Piazza Mincio. The piazza is home to yet another of Rome’s fantastic fountains as well as a group of buildings created in an architectural style unlike any other in the city. The Frog Fountain (Fontana delle Rane) maintains a place of prominence squarely in the middle ofContinue reading “Piazza Mincio and the Fountain of the Frogs”
Orvieto Italy
About 90 minutes north of Rome by car or train is the hilltop town of Orvieto. Orvieto is one of Italy’s most beautiful hilltop towns. Located in Umbria, it’s proximity to Rome has made it a favorite destination of tourists. Orvieto has a rich history that includes the Etruscans, the Romans, and middle ages. InfluencesContinue reading “Orvieto Italy”
Bocca della Verità
La Bocca della Verità (The Mouth of Truth) is a marble sculpture in Rome with an interesting and humorous legend attached to it. It resides now outside of the Church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin in the Piazza della Bocca della Verita, but most likely originated as a drain cover or opening possibly on theContinue reading “Bocca della Verità”
The Testaccio Market
The Testaccio Market of Rome, in the neighborhood it is named for, is one of the nicest open air markets in the entire city. It has become quite an attraction for the Testaccio area as locals from across Rome shop there for everything from meats and cheeses, vegetables, seafood, clothes and shoes, and housewares. OnContinue reading “The Testaccio Market”
The Artist of Piazza della Rotonda
In Rome, in a quiet corner of Piazza della Rotonda just steps from the Pantheon, is a woman that has been creating and selling her beautiful art for as long as I can remember. For years I have stopped to look and admire her work. Her name is Rachele del Nevo and she has becomeContinue reading “The Artist of Piazza della Rotonda”
Piazza Navona
Piazza Navona, or Navona Square, isn’t actually a square at all. It’s really a rectangle! All kidding aside, Piazza Navona is one of the most well-known spots in Rome, and for good reason. It is beautiful and when you enter the Piazza for the first time or after seeing it many times you are inContinue reading “Piazza Navona”
Travel Memories
I love to travel, and as soon as my trip is done I begin planning my next adventure. Having a vacation planned always gives you something to look forward to as you count the days until it arrives with great anticipation. A trip to someplace new is always exciting. Even revisiting a familiar destination isContinue reading “Travel Memories”
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