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In Rome, Saving the Best for Last: Ara Pacis, the Forum, and the Colosseum

December 8, 2009 By Guy St. Clair

[Posted after the fact due to spotty Internet access in Rome.] As the Italian visit comes to an end, what could be more appropriate than having saved the best for last? Actually, it’s kind of hard to speak about “the best” in Rome, isn’t it? The city is just so full of beautiful things, and …

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Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Ara Pacis, Colosseum, Forum, Gaicomo Balla, Rome

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