SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH
First a footnote: while in Florence, Karin picked up a tiny porcelain Westie. If you know Karin, you'll understand. It looks like 'Rowdy!'
So onto our day. We headed down the road to the Doria Pamphilj Museum. Stew and Bob had been there and had tried to get Karin there three years ago. Didn't happen then. Tried again the other day but they closed early for some reason. Third time worked like a charm. We spent quite a long time there.
One of the highlights:
The Ballroom
Foundation of the family's power and wealth was Pope Innocent X.
Bust by Bellini
Portrait by Velázquez
Then we hiked over to Palazzo Barberini...passing the newly restored Trevi Fountain (and the hordes of people surrounding it!).
There are staircases on either side of the Palazzo. One is by Bernini and the other by Boromini. Bernini was young and up-and-coming while Boromini was well established and respected. Both were hired to create a staircase. One is square (Bernini) and the other is curved (Boromini). Both are beautiful (but hard to photograph!).
Dinner tonight is at the hotel.
Another footnote: our room here at Hotel Mozart which is on Via dei Greci. However, we asked for and are in the Vivaldi Building around the corner on Via del Corso, one of Rome's main thoroughfares. Really, really pleased.
First a footnote: while in Florence, Karin picked up a tiny porcelain Westie. If you know Karin, you'll understand. It looks like 'Rowdy!'
So onto our day. We headed down the road to the Doria Pamphilj Museum. Stew and Bob had been there and had tried to get Karin there three years ago. Didn't happen then. Tried again the other day but they closed early for some reason. Third time worked like a charm. We spent quite a long time there.
One of the highlights:
The Ballroom
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| One of four galleries |
Foundation of the family's power and wealth was Pope Innocent X.
Bust by Bellini
Portrait by Velázquez
Then we hiked over to Palazzo Barberini...passing the newly restored Trevi Fountain (and the hordes of people surrounding it!).
From the Palazzo Barberini a single shot of one of the fabulous ceilings.
There are staircases on either side of the Palazzo. One is by Bernini and the other by Boromini. Bernini was young and up-and-coming while Boromini was well established and respected. Both were hired to create a staircase. One is square (Bernini) and the other is curved (Boromini). Both are beautiful (but hard to photograph!).
Dinner tonight is at the hotel.
Another footnote: our room here at Hotel Mozart which is on Via dei Greci. However, we asked for and are in the Vivaldi Building around the corner on Via del Corso, one of Rome's main thoroughfares. Really, really pleased.
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