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    The glory of the Pantheon in Rome

    By Anshu / July 5, 2018

    One of the most celebrated architectural edifices you will encounter in historical centre of Rome is the ancient Roman temple- the Pantheon. The name of the building is derived from the Greek for ‘pan+theion” which literally means…

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    The Column of Marcus Aurelius

    By Anshu / June 10, 2018

    In Rome, as you take that mandatory walk around the historic centre, that most tourists do, you will find yourself in a shopping arcade which hosts the latest fashion brands. This is the Galleria Colonna, which is…

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    Piazza Navona: An ode to the genius of Gian Lorenzo Bernini

    By Anshu / May 17, 2018

    The final element- Water. If you are a Dan Brown fan, and if you’ve read Angels and Demons, you will surely recognize this place. This is the place where Robert Langdon finds the assassin trying to drown…

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    Finding my muse at Keats-Shelly Memorial House

    By Anshu / May 12, 2018

    Very early in school, my first English teacher, Mrs Beatrice Hawkins introduced me to John Keats, as she taught me cursive writing, by making me repeatedly write “A thing of beauty is joy forever” in my four-lined…

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    The legend of Trevi Fountain

    By Anshu / April 28, 2018

    The Trevi Fountain is one of the largest fountains in the world. Designed in 1570 in Baroque style by Nicola Salvi, it is made of travertine stone. The theme is water. At its centre is Oceanus, the…

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