Not a very impressive remembrance of Hotel Fontanella Borghese, but it was actually
a very beautiful place with staff that were so helpful. The free breakfast that came with our accommodation (so European : latte with steamed milk just the way I like it, yummy bread, fruits and sweets) was so filling.
The buildings around the hotel.
The building in front of our hotel had 24/7 guards on duty complete with armed vehicles.
The Spanish steps was literally just a few steps from our hotel.
With
its irregular butterfly design, the beautiful “Scalina Spagna”, or Spanish
Steps
are a great example of
Roman Baroque Style.The 138 steps are wide and irregular
in a mix of curves, straight
flights, vistas and terraces. They connect the lower
Piazza di Spagna with the
upper piazza Trinita dei Monti, with its beautiful
twin tower church dominating
the skyline.
View from the lower steps.
View from the upper piazza.
Through the narrow streets again.
The Colosseum !
The Roman
Colosseum is the most famous monument to have survived from the
classical world. It was built nearly two thousand years ago for the purpose of
hosting violent gladiator games. Thousands of men and animals fought for their
lives in the sandy arena. A few gladiators and warriors found glory there. Some
even found fame and riches but many more died an anonymous death, providing
entertainment for eager Roman spectators.
All around the Colosseum are more historical buildings
I just wish I can still remember the names.
Simply amazing, astounding, stunning.
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