Italy
Dublin Core
Title
Italy
Subject
Italy
Description
These photographs were taken in Rome, Sicily and Capri in May 2009.
Creator
Bliss, Joanna Russell
Date
2009-07
Rights
These photographs were created by Joanna Russell Bliss and are licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Collection Items
The Arch of Titus in Rome
Rome is one of those cities that catches you off guard at times. The sun was setting behind this arch at a distance, and it took my breath away.
The Victor Emmanuel II Monument in Rome
Also known as the "wedding cake" for its over the top decoration, this blindingly white building stands out among the Roman ruins.
Three men on a fountain
These men were lounging on a fountain at the Victor Emmanuel II Monument at the end of a long day. I don't know if they were tourists or locals, but they relaxed there for a while, inspiring us to buy some Peronis ourselves.
The port at Messina, Sicily
The inscription at the base of the status of the Virgin Mary reads, "We bless you and your city." La Madonna della Lettera, the Lady of the Letter, is the patron saint of the city.
Roman ruins in Taormina
Like in many towns they built across the Mediterranean, the Romans left behind an amphitheater in Taormina.
The town of Messina
In the foreground is a statue honoring earthquake victims from 1908 in front of the town hall at Piazza Unione Europea. A view of Tempio Votivo di Cristo Re, or Temple Votive Christ the King church, is in the background.
Climbing Capri
The view from the funicular on Capri, taking one from the port at the base of the island to the town square at the top.