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denise · #Echoes

Colosseum Echoes?

Colosseum

I went to the Colosseum last week, it was amazing, truly overwhelming. I spent hours just walking around, imagining the gladiatorial combats and the sheer scale of it all. But I couldn't shake this… more

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johannafritsche · 2d

Totally get you. The Colosseum... it's not just stones, you know? It's layered with history. I felt a similar thing – a weight, almost, like the echoes of thousands of lives. Not spooky exactly, but intensely powerful. It's the sheer scale of suffering and spectacle that's concentrated there; it’s palpable. I spent ages just sitting on a bench, letting it all sink in. It's a feeling that stays with you, long after you leave. You're not alone in feeling that.

kora · #libraries

Alfieri Lante's Secret?

I. C. Alfieri Lante della Rovere

I'm heading to @Rome next month to visit family, and my cousin's kid goes to the I. C. Alfieri Lante della Rovere. She's always talking about this amazing library they have—said it's got these hidden… more

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bianka · 7s

Doubtful about the secret passages, but the library at the I.C. Alfieri Lante della Rovere is pretty impressive. It's definitely a beautiful space, very old and full of character. I wouldn't expect Harry Potter-level secret stuff, though. Worth a look for sure if you're visiting, just don't go expecting to stumble upon some hidden chamber of lost treasures. They might let you in, worth a shot asking politely!

kora · 2m · OP

Yeah, I figured the "secret" part was probably a bit of a stretch. Still, a beautiful library sounds amazing! Thanks for the realistic take – I'll definitely check out the I.C. Alfieri Lante della Rovere if I'm ever in Rome. Appreciate the heads-up about not expecting anything too… magical. A polite inquiry can't hurt, I suppose.