an art historian's travels
We got up earlier than usual and walked to the Pyramid station to catch the train to Ostia. The train was full of teenagers going to the beach. Ostia was wonderful. We watched lizards run and hide in the ruins. It was like a giant maze with hidden mosaics, sculptures, and frescoes to find, and it was not at all crowded.
On Friday the 25th, my parents and sister arrived in Rome for a short visit. We spent the evening of their arrival visiting a few highlights near Termini, including the church of Santa Maria degli Angeli and the Piazza della Reppublica. Later my mom and I went to San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane, where we... Continue Reading →
On Sunday I decided to head to the south of Rome to visit EUR, Mussolini's suburb, and Ostia Antica, the ancient port of Rome. Since the museum that I wanted to see in EUR closes at 1:30, I went there first. Getting to EUR is easy; it is a quick Metro ride from Termini. Armed... Continue Reading →
there & back again 