Leaving Santa Croce In Gerusalemme I walked up Via di Santa Croce In Gerusalemme the street laid out by Pope Sixtus V in the 17th century. This is a fairly typical Roman street. Typical as in the older part of Rome within the city walls.
Something Pope Sixtus V would not had put in his plan - both because illuminated advertising was probably not invented, and I also doubt that Coca Cola (even the Light version) existed then! In fact, this was the first time I had heard of Coke Light!
The street continues to Vittorio, a nice park and Metro station. And this unusual device - is it a cleverly designed shelter, or a piece of art? I'd say both - quite imaginative. The image is a little washed out as I brightened it up to show the adults under the table. I had quite a chuckle over this.
And so after a little rest in the shade, it was time to continue along the street, although it has a different name after the park! Just like the streets in Seattle, which change names (number) when going around curves! The building is the catheral of Santa Maria Maggiore (Mary Major), seen here from Via Carlo Alberto.
The Corithian Column was bought here fomr the Basilica of Maxentius in 1615, under the direction of Pope Paul V.
The top of the column - in case you were wondering!
The Holy Door, opened only every 50 years, I believe, during Holy Years.
Photography is no longer allowed inside, but my last visit in 2002 has more detail, and inside photos, which were allowed then.
Morning Walk