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Near to the Spanish Steps
8 Comments CherryPie on Sep 25th 2024
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The Spanish Steps
Spanish Steps, staircase in Rome’s Piazza di Spagna that climbs the steep slope between the plaza and the church of Trinità dei Monti above. It consists of 135 steps and was built between 1723 and 1725. Though it was funded with a bequest left by a French diplomat, it was named for the Bourbon Spanish Embassy to the Holy See [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on Sep 24th 2024
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Triton Fountain
Represented on the valves of a huge shell, with the erect torso and scaly legs of a sea monster, the Triton stands imposingly with his head bent back in an effort to blow into the large buccina (or twisted shell) that he supports with his arms raised upwards and from which the water that irrigates [...]
4 Comments CherryPie on Sep 19th 2024
From Wiki:
The Fountain of the Naiads is located at the centre of the Piazza della Repubblica on the Viminal Hill. The fountain basin is circular and made of concrete. It includes a high central water jet and a number of lateral jets.[2] At night, the fountain is illuminated by LED lights.[3]
Around the basin are four bronze sculptures depicting naiads, [...]
11 Comments CherryPie on Sep 8th 2024
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Quarry Bank Mill Upper Gardens
The valley garden at Quarry Bank is a rare example of the industrial picturesque movement, where elements of nature such as the caves and cliffs feature alongside the industrial mill backdrop to create a sense of drama.
Take in the elevated views over the valley and discover Hannah Greg’s favourite spot to sit and enjoy the [...]
14 Comments CherryPie on Sep 4th 2024
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Rome – Day Five
Before catching the ‘I Love Rome’ bus to the Vatican City we had breakfast inside where it was cooler and we wouldn’t be pestered by wasps.
After we got off the bus, we decided to have a drink (to keep hydrated) before embarking on the 15-minute walk to the Vatican City. The service in the café [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Aug 27th 2024
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Rome – Day Three
The buffet breakfast had all the usual options on offer; I enjoyed choosing items from the continental selection.
Before leaving the hotel, we purchased a three day ‘I Love Rome’ hop-on hop-off bus ticket. The hotel receptionist advised us to catch the bus at Piazza Barberino stop 8, the last stop, being the nearest to the [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Aug 24th 2024
