I am writing one more blog post because there is a Formula One (F1) race today. Jordan follows this sport as religiously as Carolina basketball. Today's race is in Sochi, Russia and the two Ferrari drivers placed first / second for qualifying. This is rare & means the Italians are happy! So while he watches the race, I'm posting for the blog.
Today we had to round out the major sites of Rome. We went to four churches before arriving at Piazza Novona. This square was used for circuses and sea battle reenactments during Roman times. Then it was used to film La Dolce Vita! We had to sit in the square and enjoy the scene for a bit.
After this stop, we got to see the Pantheon. This is one of the oldest buildings used basically continuously in the world. It dates back to 120 AD. It has been used in many ways in that time. The dome was mathematically perfect, as architects have described and stolen from for about 2000 years. I loved it!
Then we went to see the Italian parliament. We were more impressed with the object in front. The obelisk statue from Marcus Aurelius was in the front & clearly showed the four great eras of Rome.
I made us stop by the Trevi fountain one more time, while the sun was shining. However, the tourists were rowdy this time so no close-ups.
We end the day watching the F1 race & then beginning a walk / bar hop across the city. I'm so happy we finished the major sites of Rome!
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