Rome (Part Two)

December 28, 2014 in Travel, Inspiration

'When in Rome, live as the Romans do; when elsewhere, live as they live elsewhere' - Saint Ambrose

'Rome is the city of echoes, the city of illusions, and the city of yearning' - Giotto di Bondone

The cityscape of Rome.jpg

Monument on St Peter's Square.jpg

Two nuns strolling in Campo de Fiori market.jpg

A light blue Nuova 500 Fiat parked on a narrow street.jpg

Pretty bicycle on Via dei Coronari.jpg

Abundant ivy leaves on the wall.jpg

Charming view of Via dei Coronari.jpg

Beautiful facade in Trastevere.jpg

One of Rome's charming narrow streets.jpg

A view towards the white marble memorial monument.jpg

A view towards St Peter's Basilica.jpg

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