Sunday, March 2, 2014

Layered History

Temple and Church, Roman Forum, Rome, Italy  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved
 (Velvia slide film.)



San Lorenzo in Miranda stands inside the ancient temple ruins of
 Antoninus and Faustina. This 7th century church is reputed to be the site of Saint Lawrence's martyrdom. Places like this,
where history is layered upon layer, are commonplace in Rome.




 

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