Day 10, Took the metro down to Colosseo station, thinking the Capitoline Museum is nearby but we were wrong again. The entrance is on the other side. Oh well might as well enjoy walking more. Not much of a climb on this small hill. The Marcus Aurelius statue in front is a copy, the real one is inside. Got the audio guide which died on us halfway, €5/- (not worth it). First time getting an audio guide and it died, how great. The museum is large and huge and have alot, I mean alot of sculptures. It is like walking thru Roman History. Photos are ok in some parts of the museum where there is no exhibition. Do note that to get to the other side, you have to go down to B1 and up again. Spent about 3 hours in here, also they are an art gallery on the third floor. Entrance is €12/- .
Capitoline Hill
Replica of Marcus Aurelis
The Dying Gaul
Medusa
Capitoline She-Wolf
After we are done, stop for a short lunch. While there are fountains in Venice and Florence. The Rome fountains are numerous and are everywhere, including the Roman Forum. Here, I am just taking "a sip".
So after all this, we went down to the Trajan Market. There is really nothing much to see here, except to walk thru the old marketplace. Also the entry to Trajan Columns and the ground floor is closed. About an hour later, we were done. Not worth paying the full entry fee if you dont have the roma pass.
There is still some daylight left, therefore decided to proceed to St Pietro in Vincoli. It is situated on top of a hill near the Cavour Metro. The front facade is not that amazing, you have to go in to view what it is all about. Another Michelangelo work, this time of Moses which was not really completed as the tomb for Julius II. Drop in a dollar to start the light, if not just wait for someone to do it. At the altar area is the "chains" of St Peter.
A shop in the Marketplace
Market Place
Trajan Column
Dinner was at Piazza Novano, where we had the most expensive meal till date. Expensive water too.
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