Impressions from the Eternal City
“Roma” – the mere sound of it evokes the glory of bygone Roman history, the abundance of cultural heritage and the ever-present chaos of Italian life style. By-names abound: Head of the World (latin: caput mundi), the Eternal City (italian: città eterna) for its 2.800 years of continuous occupation or simply Leader (romano: capoccia) – every inhabitant or visitor surely has his/her own allusions and links.
A recent personal visit during the summer brought back many of those past memories and created new ones. One thing certainly remains unchanged: Rome is unique, chaotic, overwhelming, detestable, irresistible, crowded and – simply Rome!
Without much fuzz about accompanying text, here are some photographic impressions to enjoy:
La Vespa: Still the Number 1 Means of Transport
A recent personal visit during the summer brought back many of those past memories and created new ones. One thing certainly remains unchanged: Rome is unique, chaotic, overwhelming, detestable, irresistible, crowded and – simply Rome!
Without much fuzz about accompanying text, here are some photographic impressions to enjoy:
La Vespa: Still the Number 1 Means of Transport
Piazza Navona: The Pulse of Roman Life
Strenuous Tourism Experience
Il Cuppolone: The Dome of St. Peter
A Glimpse from Inside the Pantheon
Coffee and Shopping: Integral Part of Roman Life
Trastevere: The Most Unconventional District of Rome
Il Tevere: Evening Atmosphere by the RiverRome – simply adorable and always worth a trip!
Andreas Hauser
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