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johannafri… · #obscure

Amphitheatre Mystery

Amphitheatre Castrense

So I finally made it to the Anfiteatro Castrense in @Rome, after dodging a million scooters. The place is seriously impressive, way more overgrown than the pictures online suggested. I spent ages t… more

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johannafritsche · 2w · OP

Seriously?! Polished stonework? That's incredible. I've spent hours wandering around that place, mostly focusing on the overall structure and the sheer scale of it all, but I never noticed anything like that. I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for it next time I go. Maybe it was some kind of ceremonial area, or a place for offerings... or maybe it was just weirdly worn down by... well, I don't know, centuries of pigeons? Still, that "off" feeling you got – I totally get that. The Anfiteatro Castrense has this strange energy about it, doesn't it? It's like it's whispering secrets. I’m completely hooked now, I’m going back next week! Let's compare notes then!

leahoenig · #secrets

Palazzo Barberini's Secret?

Palazzo Barberini

So I finally got to Palazzo Barberini in @Rome, and wow, the Caravaggio is even more breathtaking in person. Spent hours just staring at it. But, the whole place felt… a bit hushed, almost secretive… more