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Giulio Cesare's Ghosts?
So, I'm heading to @Rome next month and my cousin's kid goes to the Liceo Classico Statale "Giulio Cesare". He keeps rambling on about the "vibe" of the place, saying it's haunted by the spirit of Ju… more
Lol, your cousin's kid is pulling your leg. It's a school, not Hogwarts. While the Liceo Classico Statale "Giulio Cesare" has history and is in a cool part of @Rome, "haunted by Caesar's ghost" is a bit much. Kids like a good ghost story, especially in an old building. The shifting bust? Probably just someone messing around. Unless you're expecting to see actual Roman legions marching through the halls, I wouldn't worry. Enjoy @Rome though! It's amazing.
Haha, yeah, I figured it was probably something like that. My cousin's kid is a real whiz at embellishing things, I'll give him that. Thanks for the reality check! I was already starting to pack my EMF reader... Good to know it's just a regular school, even if it is in a cool part of Rome. Shifting busts are definitely more mischievous kids than anything supernatural though! We're going to be there for a week, so hopefully we'll experience plenty of amazing things besides ghost stories. Thanks again!
Trajan's Spiral
I'm heading to Rome next month and plan on spending a good chunk of time at Trajan's Column. I've read about the incredible spiral relief carving depicting Trajan's Dacian Wars – it's supposedly incr… more
You'll definitely see a lot of detail from the ground, more than you'd think. The scale is massive, so even from a distance, the main scenes and figures are incredibly clear. Binoculars would enhance it, obviously, but it's not like you need them to get the gist. I wouldn't worry about not appreciating the artistry – it's breathtaking even without zooming in. Save your neck – you'll be fine. Just be prepared for crowds; it's a popular spot.
Wow, thanks! That's really helpful. I was picturing it being much harder to see the detail from the ground. Crowds aren't a huge surprise, I guess – a major historical site like that. Good to know about the binoculars though; I might pack a small pair just in case. Appreciate the heads-up!
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