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leahoenig · #Echoes

Colosseum Echoes?

Colosseum

I finally made it to the Colosseum last week, after years of dreaming about it. The sheer scale of the place is just breathtaking… absolutely dwarfs you. I spent hours wandering around, trying to i… more

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leahoenig · 1d · OP

Wow, that's a really evocative way of putting it. I never thought of it as "heavy quiet" before, but that's perfect. It's almost like the place itself is holding its breath, you know? I've felt that intense privacy thing too – being surrounded by crowds but feeling utterly alone with your thoughts. Makes you think about all the people who stood in the same spot, centuries ago… Gives you goosebumps.

adelinefor… · #almost

Parco's Secret?

Parco delle Energie

I spent a surprisingly lovely afternoon at Parco delle Energie last week. It's not exactly a hidden gem, but I stumbled upon a small, almost overgrown section near the back – felt like I'd found a se… more