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 Farnese family's unfinished
bridge by Michelangelo by icunme, 1 more photos
I jumped off the #116 bus I had boarded bound for Trastevere when the sight of this vine covered bridge came into view. I was at the last stop by the Tiber and walked back toward Rome center to get a better look. Michelangelo was commissioned by the Farnese family to design this bridge that would permit them private access to their winter palace, Villa Farnesina, on the other side of the Tiber in Trastevere. What you see here and the exquisite vines that grace the arch is all that remains of Michelangelo's project.
Photo 2 - Another view of the rear of the arch and underneath.
I believe the #116 might be the only bus that takes this route as, due to the narrow streets, it is one of Rome's mini-busses. If you're walking from Piazza Farnese, take Via Giulia - then, on the other side of this arch you will see to your right that bizarre Fontana del Mascheone (the next Off the Beaten Path tip). Enjoy.............
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 Via Giulia by jungles
Photo by sushimifune.
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This is such a pleasant thing to do - and it is totally free.
For much of its course through Rome the Tiber is accessible for pedestrians, and joggers, and bicyclists. As you can see from the first pic there is a broad pathway and every so often a set of stairs so you can return to street level. We walked from Ponte Garibaldi in Trastevere up to the Vatican and it was a pleasant respite from Rome - which can be so full on. Just crossing the street can be an adventure.
From the second pic you will see that from time to time it becomes more rural. Behind my flat in Trastevere there was only a narrow dirt track. I was very tempted to walk there - but I was a sook and just didn't risk it. I wouldn't walk down by the river on my own at night for sure.
The river is of course rather polluted - but really not all that bad. You don't see swimmers, but you see water birds and canoeists. It doesn't flow very fast, and it isn't as big as I expected, but it is the Tevere. That's a thrill. Leave a Comment
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 Bridge over Via Giulia by jungles
Photo by sushimifune.
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The main picture is actually taken through the keyhole. It's in a gate in a wall at the Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta located in Aventino. The square itself (a rare realised design by Piranesi) is a beauty on it's own. Looking through the bronze hole in the gate door gives it a true apotheosis: a perfect symmetric view of the dome of St.Peter at the end of a lane. Leave a Comment
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 Flood markers, Santa Maria
Sopra Minverva by Lacristina, 1 more photosLeave a Comment
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 by tompt
Do walk the streets and keep your eyes open!
This picture is taken in the Via Panesperna, a small not very special street. Leave a Comment
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 View from Piazza Garibaldi by challengerLeave a Comment
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Every picture you have ever seen of the Spanish Steps has people crowded onto the steps, right? On a cloudy day in November, I counted less than 5 people. It was so unexpected, that I questioned whether or not we were in the right place!
P.S. Look for an upcoming photo of this phenomena. Leave a Comment
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Rome can only be truly appreciated by taking the time to slowly walk through the many winding corridors of the city that lead to all the different sights. My recommendation is to grab a map and chart out the following path that will allow you to see the best part of Rome in one big swoop. Start off at the Coliseum and then stroll through the Roman Forum and up the hill to the National Monument. From there you can walk to the Pantheon and then to Trevi Fountain. The Spanish Steps are just a few blocks from there and its right by a metro station to take you back to your hotel. The Spanish Steps are a perfect way to end the day with a sunset! This path can be charted out by simply looking at a city map. This is a fun way to see the sites and experience Rome on foot in a day!
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