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June 12th, 2008

The Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome is Worth a Stop

The imposing cylindrical Castel Sant’Angelo, situated along the Tiber River in Rome, was built between 123 and 129 AD.  It was first known as the Mausoleum of Hadrian, serving as the resting grounds for the ashes of the Roman emperor.  Ashes of Hadrian’s family, as well as subsequent emperors, joined him there.
The tomb was […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 3 comments

May 22nd, 2008

Trevi Fountain: Three Coins in the Fountain

Trevi Fountain, or more properly Fontana di Trevi, is Rome’s most spectacular and popular fountain.  And in a city with so many impressive fountains, that’s very high praise!
The Baroque-style fountain, designed by architect Nicola Salvi, is located in a busy section of the city, not far from the popular Via del Corso.
To get to the […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 14 comments

March 31st, 2008

A Sunny Day at the Vatican

I’m bringing you another photo from my trip to Italy, this one of Saint Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.
I’m in Tuscany now, and hope to share some additional photos from my week here at a farmhouse.

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March 28th, 2008

My First View of Rome

Rome has been wonderful so far, and I regret that my time here was so short.  Everywhere you turn there is such a sense of history and wonder. 
My first real impression of the city was coming up from the subway (Colosseo stop) and finding this in front of you.  It literally took my […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 4 comments

March 25th, 2008

Gregory Peck, Audrey Hepburn & Flyaway Cafe on a Roman Holiday

I’m headed off to Italy for a couple weeks!
I’m traveling with some good friends, and am looking forward to seeing various part of that wonderful country.  Art, culture, music. . . and, let’s face, it the great food and wine doesn’t hurt either.
You’ll still have lots of posts here at Flyaway Cafe, some I’ve done […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 3 comments