If you ever visit the Capitoline Museum, be sure not to miss the smaller section across the courtyard from the main building. It is accessed by a tunnel which has access to some terraces with great views of the forum. Once there, I found myself lingering in several rooms containing dozens and dozens of busts of Roman men of varying ages and backgrounds. Looking into their faces I kept thinking, "You lived and died two thousand years ago or more, and here I am, admiring your handsome face." If that isn't immortality, I don't know what is. And yes, many are identified.
I like the fact you were lingering, my friend literally had to pull me along for doing the same thing. If and when I get back I will go alone! Lol.
ReplyDeleteWhy go all that way and not linger? It's the only way to do it.
DeleteExactly. Always best when someone is like minded. I find I am under less pressure or stress when I do things like this by myself.
DeleteDefinitely good to be able to linger and just take it all in. Impressive stuff.
ReplyDeleteI spent the better part of a day in this museum and loved every minute. They have a good (and very affordable) restaurant, too.
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