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Herculaneum. Amphitrite was an ancient marine deity, the consort of Poseidon. They had a son, Triton, and a daughter, Rhode. Amphitrite's offspring also included seals and dolphins.
Piazza della Repubblica
Pliny the Younger described the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD as being in the shape of a stone pine: "I cannot give you a more exact description of its appearance than by comparing to a stone pine tree; for it shot up to a great height in the form of a tall trunk, which spread out at the top as though into branches."
Some rain was falling so the area was quiet and I was able to get this pictures of the Colosseum.
the painting of cupola di san agnese in piazza novana
randomly in the middle of a street....3 tables with chefs carving veg.
This festival is a delight. I love the medieval costumes and the cell phone.
The very quiet, unspoiled hamlet of Gropina in Tuscany.
These padlocks seemed randomly attached to a signpost near the Ponte Vecchio in Florenece. Apparently, people put locks on railing, bridges, posts etc as a way to show their love for someone else.... you can see the names of some of the people written on the locks.
A Black & White photograph of one of the key modes of transport in the City of Florence.
The Uffizi Gallery in Florence offers a great view of the river and its bridges, including the famous Ponte Vecchio.
i thought this seemed very quirky
A regional flag marking its territory in Siena.
Regional Flags in Siena.