Approaching the Colosseum from another angle and other Rome, Italy Off The Beaten Path Tips

Approaching Colosseum from Oriani

Park.

We usually approach the Colosseum from the other side, I guess often coming from Rome station. That is what I did the first time in Rome anyway.........I wanted to see this magnificent structure that since childhood I had heard about. It wasn't until my second trip to this wonderful country that I even wondered about 'the other side'.

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Parks & Gardens: The peace of Oriani Park in the Centre of Rome

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Written by unravelau

on Feb 25, 2003

Alfredo Oriani standing in his park

in Rome.

I never expected to find any kind of peaceful haven in Rome, it seems to be total hustle and bustle, so it was lovely to just amble through this park, sit for a while and study Oriani's image.

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Off The Beaten Path: Another picture that I had to figure out later.

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Written by unravelau

on Feb 25, 2003

Well? What is it?

I remembered that I was walking either up or down Michelangelo's stairway to Campidoglio and this caught my eye.

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Off The Beaten Path: Vittorio Emanuel 11 Monument

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Written by unravelau

on Feb 25, 2003

Vittorio Emanuel 11

Yes, very recognizable from the front but not so easy from the back.

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Ancient Rome: Just alongside Rome train terminal

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Updated by unravelau

on Mar 12, 2003

Temple of Minerva Medica.

Have you ever wondered what it is or what it was used for?

The Temple of Minerva Medica now in ruins and no longer open to the public even on a good day, has the most unusual feel to it .

I took quite a few photo's of it but never did find out why I was getting the unusual feel.........maybe the history will tell you.

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Christian Rome: The Statue on top of the Castel S Angelo

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Written by unravelau

on Mar 6, 2003

Statue atop Castel S Angelo.

It is quite a trek to the top of the castle, but it is an interesting one and before you reach it you will be cheerfully side-tracked a number of times, like me. Anyway once on top, you can get some great snaps of scenes around the area including some of S Peter's and of course this statue, too.

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Ancient Rome: On the patio at Castel Sant'Angelo

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on Nov 19, 2006

On the patio at Castel S Angelo

Castel Sant'Angelo (12th Century) was originally Hadrian's Mausoleum of 123AD. I was very impressed by this monument and could have spent a lot longer there...........so if you think that you are anything like me set aside one whole day for this place. I would have loved to have spent more time looking at the art and museum rooms where lots of bits and pieces are stored. It is also full of passageways that definitely need investigation...................... enjoy yourself.

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Website: http://www.virtualrome.com/roma/monumenti/castel-sant-angelo-37.php
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Off The Beaten Path: Egyptian Obelisk in Rome

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on Mar 13, 2003

Egyptian Obelisk, Rome

The Egyptian Obelisk has its home in St Peter's square and at 25 meters it makes quite a centrepiece.
Search Egyptian Obelisks in Rome at the index page below.

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Website: egipto.com/obeliscos/links.html

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Talking statues & Fountains: The Pantheon's Fountain

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Written by unravelau

on Mar 13, 2003

Fontana del Pantheon

Fontana del Pantheon in the Piazza della Rotunda -- right opposite the Pantheon is quite a lovely fountain although people don't seem to congregate around it as much as they do around others. I put this down to the 'competition' -- i.e. the Pantheon is always going to be the biggest drawcard there but there are a number of really classy looking restaurants nearby not to mention the best gelato shop up a side street there (wish I could remember the name but yumm). After the Pantheon keeping your back to it pass to the left of the fountain and take the first street left (I think).

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Off The Beaten Path: Hang on now, are you sure we're in Rome?

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Written by unravelau

on Mar 13, 2003

Australian influence?