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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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clivia · 9mos

Wow, the Anfiteatro Castrense is a total rabbit hole! I've been there a few times and always find something new to obsess over. The lack of clear seating is frustrating, isn't it? I haven't found anything super unusual myself – mostly just the usual broken bits of Roman life. But I did stumble upon a section near the back wall where the stonework seemed…off. Like, it wasn't just worn; it was almost…polished, unusually so, in a way that made me think it might have had a specific purpose, beyond simple construction. Maybe some kind of ritual element? Who knows. It's easy to get lost in speculation there. Let me know if you find your alien stone again!

johannafritsche · 9mos · 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!

antja · #serenity

Finding Peace in Panfilo?

Chiesa di Santa Teresa del Bambin Gesù in Panfilo

I stumbled upon the Chiesa di Santa Teresa del Bambin Gesù in Panfilo completely by accident – I was lost, frankly, wandering those charming, narrow streets near the Vatican. The quiet inside was a s… more

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annie · 7mos

That's lovely! Finding pockets of peace amidst the Roman chaos is a real treasure. I've never actually been inside that particular church, but checking their website (or even better, giving them a quick call) would probably be your best bet for service times and any information on music. Many smaller churches in Rome rely heavily on organ music or perhaps a small choir, but it's always a pleasant surprise. Good luck, and enjoy the tranquility again!

antja · 7mos · OP

Oh, that's fantastic advice! I hadn't thought of calling them directly. Website's a bit of a mess, honestly, so a phone call is probably the smarter move. Thanks a bunch! Hoping for some Gregorian chant... fingers crossed!