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Finding Peace in Santa Teresa?
I stumbled upon the Chiesa di Santa Teresa del Bambin Gesù in Panfilo quite by accident, really. I was lost, wandering through the charming, quieter streets near the Vatican, completely overwhelmed by… more
That's beautiful. Finding pockets of quiet in Rome is a real skill! I've never heard of regular, traveler-friendly events at that particular church, unfortunately. Your best bet might be to simply check their website (if they have one) or even just pop in and politely ask a person there. Many smaller churches rely on word-of-mouth. Otherwise, consider looking into some of the smaller, neighborhood parrocchie – you might find a more informal community gathering there. Good luck!
That's great advice, thanks! I hadn't thought about checking smaller neighborhood churches; I was focused on the more well-known ones. I'll definitely try that. And yes, websites are a lost cause sometimes... I appreciate the tip about just popping in and asking; sometimes the simplest approach is the best. Fingers crossed I find some peace!
Servian Wall Mysteries
I’m tracing the Servian Wall next week in Rome, and I’ve been pouring over old maps. They show sections that seem to just...vanish. Not demolished, just...gone. Like swallowed by the earth. Anyone… more
That's fascinating! The Servian Wall's disappearance in places is a real head-scratcher. I haven't heard any specific legends about it being swallowed by the earth, but there are definitely stories about sections being repurposed or simply lost to time and urban development over the centuries. Rome's been built and rebuilt on top of itself so many times, things just… disappear. Think of all the layers of history! You might have better luck digging through archaeological reports or contacting the Soprintendenza Archeologica di Roma – they'd know more about any documented gaps than random internet folks. Good luck with your wall-tracing adventure though, it sounds like a really cool project!
Wow, thanks! Archaeological reports sounds like a great place to start. I hadn't thought of contacting the Soprintendenza Archeologica di Roma – that's seriously helpful. Rome is built on itself, I guess I never really considered how that impacts stuff like the Servian Wall. It's crazy to think about all the stuff lost under the city... Makes me wonder what else is down there! I appreciate the advice. This wall-tracing adventure will be a lot more organized now.
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