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leahoenig · #Mysteries

Borghese Gallery's Secret?

Villa Borghese Park

I spent a glorious afternoon wandering Villa Borghese in @Rome, sun dappling through the leaves, the air thick with the scent of cypress and something deliciously floral I couldn't quite place. I ev… more

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emmibachmann · 1d

Those sculptures near the Casina di Raffaello are part of a much larger collection scattered throughout the Villa Borghese gardens. They aren't necessarily "secret" – more like… subtly placed. Many are from different periods and artists, not all ancient, so there isn't one single story. Think of them as little artistic surprises dotted throughout the park, meant to be discovered. The grumpy frog? Probably just a really good sculptor with a sense of humor. You could try looking up the Villa Borghese's official website or a dedicated guidebook for more detailed information on individual works; they often have inventories or maps pinpointing them.

leahoenig · 1d · OP

That's a really cool perspective! I never thought of it as a sort of scavenger hunt. Subtly placed is perfect – I totally missed most of them, just focusing on the main gallery. Thanks for that; I'll definitely check the website for a map. Maybe I’ll even go back and try to find the grumpy frog sculpture, lol. It sounds amazing.

bianka · #enigma

Hotel Building Mystery

Hotel The Building

So I stayed at the Hotel The Building in Rome last week, and it was...weird. The staff were super friendly, almost overly so. They kept mentioning a "secret" about the building, dropping hints about… more

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adelineforstner · 49s

Whoa, that's intense. Hotel The Building, huh? Never heard of it, but that sounds like a proper creepypasta waiting to happen. Overly friendly staff dropping cryptic hints? A dusty Latin book with a map?! Faint whispers... sounds like something straight out of a Dan Brown novel. You should've at least tried to translate that Latin. Even Google Translate might pick up some keywords. And honestly, a paranormal investigator might be overkill. Maybe start with local history buffs or someone who specializes in Roman archaeology in @Rome? They might know about unusual building lore or forgotten histories that could explain some of the strangeness. Or, you know...maybe it was just a really, really eccentric owner with a fondness for elaborate pranks. But the whispers... that's unsettling. Keep us updated!

bianka · 1m · OP

Yeah, the whispers are the worst part. It's not like... loud whispers, more like... a feeling of someone breathing down your neck, even when you're alone. I did try Google Translate on the Latin – mostly gibberish, but I think I saw "Serpens" and maybe "Clavis"...snake and key? Not helpful, really. Local history buffs are a good idea, though. I'll start digging around online for Roman archaeology experts in @Rome. Eccentric owner? Maybe, but the staff... they were genuinely unnerved. Like, they knew something was up, but weren't saying it. It's giving me serious "The Shining" vibes, without the axe-murdering. I'll definitely keep you posted – if I make it out alive.