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Of all towns, the Eternal City is also the most scenic. Rome will amaze you with countless piazzas, fountains, masterpieces, elegant palazzi, modern and ancient Roman monuments, more churches than you could possibly imagine. Roaming around, you will find chic streets and tiny yet picturesque alleys, as well as character and art everywhere.
Also from any dome, or from any of its hills, the majestic beauty of Rome appears.

The view from the Janiculum hill is the most impressive. According to De Brosses, an 18th century French diarist, it was sufficient in its own right to justify the journey to Italy. The most striking feature is the forest of domes and monuments filling the skyline, silhouetted against the Alban Hills (Castelli Romani).
From left to right you can see: the dome of the church of St. Agnese by F. Borromini, the imposing Palazzo Farnese, the dome of San Carlo al Corso, the facade of the Palazzo Medici and behind it the Borghese gardens, the shell-like dome of the Church of St. Ivo alla Sapienza by F. Borromini, the high dome of Sant'Andrea della Valle (behind it you can see the dome of the Pantheon, resembling a flying saucer), the dome of the Church Holy Trinity of the Pilgrims, the imposing spherical dome of the Church of San Carlo ai Catinari, the long and elegant Palazzo Quirinale, the dome of the Church of the Gesu', Trajan's Column, the Torre Spaccata (broken tower), the Altar of Fatherland or Vittoriale, the Church of Ara Coeli (Altar of the Skies), Capitol Hill (with the Municipality and Palazzo Conservatori), St. Mary Major (background with two domes and a belfry), and the dome of the Synagogue (forefront, quadrangular).

ROMAN FORUM

The view of the Roman Forum is also fascinating. This panoramic photo was taken from Capitol Hill. The palace immediately to the left is Rome's Municipality since ancient times. Today it hosts the Municipality and the Mayor's office. From left to right you can see the Torre Spaccata (the broken tower), the church built on top of St. Peter's jail (Mamertino), the arch of Septimius Severus, the Curia or Roman Senate (behind it), the Sacred Way (where you can see tourists walking), the Temple of Saturn (with its high columns, it was the seat of the Roman State Treasury). To its right you can see the remains of the Basilica Julia. The hill to the right is the Palatine, and in the background you can see the profile of the Coliseum.

ST. PETER'S and THE VATICAN

The realm of geometry, harmony, elegance, and space, St. Peter's reminds visitors the great mission it symbolizes with its clear shapes and awesome dimension.

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