Memories and hints of a travelling IT professional.
The Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti is a well-known outside staircase in Roma, Italy. It’s German name “Spanische Treppe” (Spanish stairway) is derived from the Piazza di Spagna at its lower end. It was built from 1723 on.
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The Castel Sant’Angelo in Roma, Italy is the fortress of the Vatican City. A protected path leads from San Pietro to the fortification and was built to protect the Pope in case of danger. The Castel is located beautifully at the river Tevere with the Ponte Sant’Angelo in front.
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The Fontana di Trevi is the most famous fountain in Roma, Italy. It is 26 meters high, 50 meters wide and was built from 1732 on. It was inaugurated by the Pope in 1735 – even as the works weren’t finished by then.
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The Colosseo or Amphitheatrum Flavium in Roma, Italy is the biggest amphitheater in the world – and a must-see in the capital of Italy. It was built from the year 72 CE on and was used for brutal events to entertain the citizens of Roma.
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The Foro di Traiano in Roma, Italy is the last and biggest forum of an emporer of Roma. It was built in 143 CE in the center of the city and is good preserved. There was an triumphal arc at the entrance and a big market. Still visible from far away is the Colonna di Traiano.
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The Circo Massimo or Circus Maximus in Latin was the biggest circus of ancient Roma, now capital city of Italy. It is 600 meters long and could give a place to up to 250000 spectators. It dates back to the 6th century BCE and was used for chariot races.
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For sightseeing in Roma, Italy the Aran Mantegna Hotel is a bit too remote. I came here for a scientific conference held at the hotel and for that it was absolutely perfect. A nice design hotel with all necessary facilities.
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My first visit to the wonderful city of Verona, Italy! While a friend of mine was studying there I came over for some days to explore the city – something done best of you have a local or at least someone who knows the city nearly by heart. So I made my first contact with the city of Romeo and Juliet.
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The Lago di Garda is a wonderful lake in Northern Italy. I was here as a child with the family of a friend of mine for summer vacations and now returned in winter. I was with another friend at Verona – where she was studying for a semester – and went by bus to the eastern shore.
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The Castel San Pietro is a fortification on a hill in the center of Verona, Italy – close to the river Adige. If you take the endless steps up you can enjoy wonderful views on the old city center; a famous photo location.
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