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Thursday, June 28, 2012

Skywatch - The Victor Emmanuel II monument, Rome

Like many ancient architectures in Rome, The Victor Emmanuel II monument is one of the best preserved structures we've seen and it is located at Capitoline Hill. It commemorates the achievements of Victor Emmanuel II of Savoia, the Italian king who was successful with the unification of the country in 1870.

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The equestrian statue on the left represents King Victor Emmanuel II and on the right features the goddess Victoria riding on quadrigas.


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While walking around, our eyes are attracted to these beautiful sculptures that frame the monument. I've no idea what they represent but they absolutely bring elegance to the surroundings and they look wonderful against the evening sky.
Posted by LifeRamblings at 11:40 PM
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20 comments:

  1. AnonymousFriday, June 29, 2012 1:47:00 AM

    lovely roman skies you captured.

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  2. Traveling HawkFriday, June 29, 2012 5:10:00 AM

    "Altare della patria" is a wonderful monument, Life Ramblings. I like the composition of the first photo.

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  3. UnknownFriday, June 29, 2012 6:22:00 AM

    Interesting and informative post!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  4. AnonymousFriday, June 29, 2012 6:39:00 AM

    What a great sculpture.

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  5. JimFriday, June 29, 2012 6:48:00 AM

    Fantastic.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  6. Sylvia KFriday, June 29, 2012 9:28:00 AM

    Gorgeous monument/sculptures and such lovely skies for a backdrop! Wonderful captures for the day! Happy SWF! Enjoy your weekend!

    Sylvia

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  7. RandiFriday, June 29, 2012 1:50:00 PM

    Impressing monument and lovely shots! Hope you have a great weekend!

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  8. LeoviFriday, June 29, 2012 3:44:00 PM

    Wonderful light and color, a beautiful pictures with a perfect shot. Very beautiful sculptures.

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  9. AnonymousFriday, June 29, 2012 8:32:00 PM

    Wow!Beautiful sculptures sky shots.

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  10. foongpcFriday, June 29, 2012 10:56:00 PM

    Beautiful sculptures indeed!

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  11. eastcoastlifeSaturday, June 30, 2012 6:39:00 PM

    Love the beautiful sculptures. Happy weekend!

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  12. Stewart MSaturday, June 30, 2012 7:06:00 PM

    Hi there - I really like the birds in the first shot - it adds real depth to the picture.

    Stewart M - Australia

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  13. RIZALENIOSaturday, June 30, 2012 9:49:00 PM

    Golden & grand - such powerful looking sculptures. I love staring at these photos.

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  14. MandySunday, July 01, 2012 3:34:00 AM

    This is really lovely. I love how you captured the Italian flag in the first photo and I love those dramatic skies.

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  15. AndreaSunday, July 01, 2012 4:02:00 PM

    I've been there too, but i was not particularly looking at the sculptures but the buildings. I was alone in my tour there, and Capitoline Hill was almost the last during the day so already tired, and it was also hot that time, June too! And yes, i also love that first photo. I didn't even notice the flag, haha! Do you remember the big sculpture of the man at the cement wall, i even forgot who that is. But i love it.

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  16. UnknownSunday, July 01, 2012 8:26:00 PM

    Just as you've expressed Life Ramblings, so beautiful against the evening skies.

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  17. wennMonday, July 02, 2012 12:55:00 AM

    Rome is nice..I like to send u a postcard..pls email me yr home address.

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  18. Sandi @the WhistleStop CafeMonday, July 02, 2012 4:05:00 AM

    I missed you this week at the photohunt, so I thought I'd pop in. I am so glad I did... Rome is such an exciting city.
    Your photos bring me smiles!

    Now, I hope you have a 'Zany' week
    :-)
    ~Sandi

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  19. Ellen WhyteMonday, July 02, 2012 1:06:00 PM

    Lovely! Great colours too.

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  20. Photos by StanTuesday, July 03, 2012 3:35:00 AM

    Thanks for these excerpts! I remembered only the overall grandeur of the monument; but, there is beauty in the details. I love the last shot in particular. The camera angle you chose created a wonderfully dynamic image -- brava!

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