Archive for November, 2008

Ara Pacis Augustae (Campus Martius)

November 18, 2008
By vapvarun
Ara Pacis Augustae (Campus Martius)

Both of the worldsAra Pacis Augustae is Altar of the Augustan Peace, located in the northeastern corner of Campus Martius, aside to the Tiber River and just the opposite of Mausoleom Augustae. Sculpted from amazing white marble, the altar has been magn...
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Ostia Antica: Baths of Neptune (Terme di Nettuno)

November 17, 2008
By vapvarun
Ostia Antica: Baths of Neptune (Terme di Nettuno)

Room 4 Mosaic of Neptune, seen from the south-westThe mosaic of Amphitrite in Room 3Ostia is a beautiful ancient town located at the mouth of the Tiber river (about 30km from Rome) and it dates back to its earliest in 1400 BC. Ostia is the Latin word f...
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Sculptures by Kan Yasuda at Trajan’s Market

November 17, 2008
By vapvarun
Sculptures by Kan Yasuda at Trajan’s Market

Kan Yasuda - the Japanese artist was exhibiting his sculptures at the Trajan's Market (Mercati di Traiano). The Exibition was titled "Touching the Time" and it was an extremely unique and interesting exhibition as it merges both the antiquity and the m...
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Fisheye Skate Shop, Trastevere

November 17, 2008
By vapvarun
Fisheye Skate Shop, Trastevere

Ever since the first day we hit Trastevere, I have been eyeing the stuff that they have in this shop. Luckily it's only 5 minutes walk from where I was staying so it was very convenient :) Boys hoodies, jackets, shirtsFisheye Skate shop carries (of cou...
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