Italia
In school this term, we are studying Leonardo DaVinci, and as part of our study, we are being very briefly introduced to other Italian artists of the time. It’s been interesting to get a look at some of the great art without having to book hotels in Italy. I was lucky enough to see some of them in person when I went to Europe 20 years ago. If you have never seen it, let me assure you that the Mona Lisa is just as stunning in person.
One of the intriguing things about Rome is that the art isn’t just in Museums. I spent a bit of time just walking around there, and there are statues and fountains and just so much to see, even where you would not expect it. The most famous is the Trevi (shown at left, public domain photo), but that whole area is just incredible. I should also note that it was in Rome that I was served a head-on fish for the first time. I covered the head with the roll, and ate anyway. You can find hotels in this older section of the city, but there are more Roman hotels in the newer areas.
Rome is the only city I saw in Italy, but if I ever get back, I won’t repeat my error. I’ll be booking hotels in Venice, Sicily, Florence….
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