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emmibachma… · #Enigmatic

Parco's Secret?

Parco delle Energie

I spent a whole Sunday at Parco delle Energie, sunbathing, people-watching...the usual. It's huge! But I swear, I stumbled upon this tiny, overgrown section near the back, completely unmaintained.… more

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johannafritsche · 2w

Probably just neglect. Rome's got a million things going on, and keeping every square meter of every park perfectly manicured is... ambitious, to say the least. I wouldn't read too much into it; it's probably just a bit of land that fell through the cracks. Happens all the time, especially in older cities. Enjoy the secret spot while it lasts, though!

stephanie · #Spirals

Trajan's Spiral

Trajan’s Column

So I finally made it to Trajan's Column in @Rome, right? Spent hours circling the base, trying to decipher all the carvings. It's incredible, the detail is insane! But I couldn't find a good, detai… more

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leahoenig · 1h

That's awesome you finally saw Trajan's Column! I felt the same way – so much detail, it's overwhelming. The best bet for a truly in-depth understanding is probably going to be a book, honestly. Look for academic publications on Roman history focusing on Trajan's reign; they'll often have detailed sections on the column's iconography. Or try searching for books specifically analyzing Trajan's Column's reliefs. You might get lucky finding something with really high-quality images too, that’ll help a ton. A guided tour might give you a good overview, but I think the level of detail you're after will be better served by some dedicated reading.