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Once upon a time Gods were infuriated by the pride of the Romans and all its visitors who thought that if they had Rome for themselves they had everything . They sent storms over to punish those who were too haughty. The storms were announced by whispering winds that frightened away those who had ears to hear their song.
That is how I was speared of the hounded skies of Rome, hiding away in the Tivoli Gardens. That is one way to put it. The other story would be that the Erasmus Union has organised for us a guided trip there right in time for a storm to hit the capital. I don't know about you but I much prefer the first option.
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What is Venice?
Well... I would say it is the holy grain for your imagination. A place that works great as the background of some of the most exiting and daring fantasies. Why? here else in the world can you still dress in those huge(secretly thought to be) gorgeous dresses and still be in fashion, if not in Venice? Where else can you find the most amazing colours and the most beautiful blue sky? O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?
William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet Well, our dear Romeo is not that easy to find, however, we did come across his beloved Juliet. Or better said... her balcony! Welcome to Bologna, one of the most beautiful student city in Italy. Like most Italian cites, Bologna is famous for its beautiful boulevards with theirs architecture,
Galleria Borghese...
Where should I start? It is one of those places that everyone is talking about "YOU MUST SEE IT" in an almost violent or an overexcited way. I should start with YOU MUST SEE IT The Villa belonged to Scipione Borghese a guy who really liked his Art. He was an important patron, supporting artists like Bernini and Caravaggio. He also had a good eye for artworks and when he did like a piece he would do anything to have it. Also the fact that his uncle was a Pope helped. You didn't want to sell your painting to Scipione? By the next day you were imprisoned and the only way to get out would be to offer a couple of your artworks to nice Scipione who would make sure you get safe home and your work gets safe to his home. Was there a nice painting in a Church? if Scipione liked it, it was not in the church anymore, but in his modest collection. The word Nepotism comes from the flavors Pope Paul V would do for his dear nephew. In order to visit the Gallery it is best to book in advance. Visitors are allowed inside the villa for 2 h and in groups depending on the booked period. In my opinion 2 h are far from enough, however, the gallery is quite abundant and tiring. It is totally worth paying for a recorded guide. You know when there is a huge festival in town and you die to see who is singing, searching for your idol among the list of names? Well... I do the same, but it s not music, it is visual arts, and it is not contemporary, nope, it goes back a couple of centuries ago. I cannot say that I visited the Barberini Palace for Caravaggio exclusively, however, it was a good reason to go there. After all, come on, it's Caravaggio! The first full day was dedicated to the old good walking and getting lost! And let me just say, so far I came to the conclusion, Rome is the best place to get lost!
Waking up in Rome for the first time came with a tacit promise: Cappuccino for breakfast served on a terrace outdoors! One of the best surprises was actually having some sunshine! Everything looks so different! All the colours have a breathtaking warmth that is unique and mesmerizing. The sunshine caressing your cheek is a blessing! Little did I know that the sunshine was not to disappear in 20 minutes( as in the UK it seems to have this habit), but instead, it will follow us for quite some time. After breakfast, the city center lured us. Walking down the streets we encountered the four fountains crossing. Imagine walking down a street, with no particular destination in mind and all of a sudden, encountering this! |
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