Gillian, you've mentioned many of my own favorites, especially those Caravaggios (Caravaggio?) in san Luigi. But if we add architecture, my favorite over all is the Pantheon. Years ago when I lived in Rome I used to consider it the best hangover cure in the world. Walk in there in the early morning and you could feel your beleaguered scalp lifted while a cool breeze blew through to refresh the mind.
I saw Livia's garden in the Palazzo Massimo a few days ago and that was a fascinating experience. Being able to stand in the middle of such a fascinating work and take the whole thing in, and then walk around and look at the plants up close was a truly special experience.
Gillian, you've mentioned many of my own favorites, especially those Caravaggios (Caravaggio?) in san Luigi. But if we add architecture, my favorite over all is the Pantheon. Years ago when I lived in Rome I used to consider it the best hangover cure in the world. Walk in there in the early morning and you could feel your beleaguered scalp lifted while a cool breeze blew through to refresh the mind.
Love these posts!
Thanks for your hard work. I am grateful. I hope that Mark is doing better.
Great selection Gillian! I’m in Venice at the moment. Any recommendations?
I love your daily walks and often pictures of the inside of churches in Rome and Venice. This is a wonderful selection of your favorites. Thank you.
I saw Livia's garden in the Palazzo Massimo a few days ago and that was a fascinating experience. Being able to stand in the middle of such a fascinating work and take the whole thing in, and then walk around and look at the plants up close was a truly special experience.