ROME...
This is the Pantheon... I did some research and I learned that it is the Greek word for "to honor the Gods". A short description from about.com "It's still the largest masonary dome in the world. The Pantheon is made perfectly harmonious by the fact that the distance from the floor to the top of the dome is exactly equal to its diameter"
This is the Trevi Fountain, said to be the most beautiful fountain in all of Rome. It was the first monument I saw in Rome. I was in awe of its beauty. Despite the heat and the crowds of people surrounding us, we stayed for a few minutes just to savor the wonderful artwork. Legend says that in order to return to Rome, you must toss a coin into the fountain, thrown with your back to the fountain. Never been a believer into such things, I did not throw any coin. I'd rather buy a gelatto with my coin. If God wills it, I will come back. With joy!
What I also find so interesting about Rome is that one can sense the history of the place just by looking around. Here, the Roman Forum ruins make one think about the lives of Roman soldiers, the citizens, senators, even of Paul.
Lion king? I just had to take this picture.
In front of a church is a curious statue : an elephant carrying a small Egyptian obelisk.
The impressive Colleseum. A testimony of Rome's great power and cruelty.
ROME...
This is the Pantheon... I did some research and I learned that it is the Greek word for "to honor the Gods". A short description from about.com "It's still the largest masonary dome in the world. The Pantheon is made perfectly harmonious by the fact that the distance from the floor to the top of the dome is exactly equal to its diameter"
This is the Trevi Fountain, said to be the most beautiful fountain in all of Rome. It was the first monument I saw in Rome. I was in awe of its beauty. Despite the heat and the crowds of people surrounding us, we stayed for a few minutes just to savor the wonderful artwork. Legend says that in order to return to Rome, you must toss a coin into the fountain, thrown with your back to the fountain. Never been a believer into such things, I did not throw any coin. I'd rather buy a gelatto with my coin. If God wills it, I will come back. With joy!
What I also find so interesting about Rome is that one can sense the history of the place just by looking around. Here, the Roman Forum ruins make one think about the lives of Roman soldiers, the citizens, senators, even of Paul.
Lion king? I just had to take this picture.
In front of a church is a curious statue : an elephant carrying a small Egyptian obelisk.
The impressive Colleseum. A testimony of Rome's great power and cruelty.
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