“See Rome and die!”
While Goethe's words were actually “see Naples
and die,” Rome is undoubtedly the more beautiful city. Thus the chief threat to
compleating a full round of her Seven Hills is the range of tempting photographic
diversions and exquisite sights that the Imperial City offers.
View from the Aventine Hill
Context
Onto last week’s business trip, I
decided to tag a ‘continuous, unsupported, solo round’ of the hills, and
started with the historical and topographic research that enhances any
adventure. Several things readily become apparent:
