Smyrna times., 1892-11-23
SUMMER OF 'S2.
NOTES OF TRAVEL IN EUROPE,
THE PAST SUMMER, BY A
SMYRNA LADY.
No. 2.

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! Leman, proprietor of our Pension" "
met us at station, with pair of hand
some black horses and open carriage.
This "Pension" was formerly the pal
ace of the Archbishop, and is directly
opposite Capuchine Monastery. On
the morning of 7th July we started for
the Pantheon, where Victor Emman-
uel and Raphael are buried. This
church was founded B. G. q, by Mar
Gus Agrippa. The building contains
some monuments, but not important.
Raphael, by his will, chose this spot for
his burial. His remains were found
intact in 1888.
Crossed the street to st. Maria Sopra
Minerva. 1t has recently been restOr'
ed at cost of E23,O00.
Drove up PinciOn Hill to Pincio
Gardens, where we had fine view of
West Rome. The mimOsa trees here
grow to an immense height.
In the afternoon visited Capuchine
Monastery, and after enjoying church
and beautiful picture of Guido Reni,
st. Michael Destroying the Devil" we
descended to underground catacOmbs
where the walls are decorated with the
bones of monks, collected for centu-
res. Took a carriage and drove
through BOrghese Villa; gardens nat
urally beautiful, little cultivated.
In the evening we saw the Coliseum
for the first time, by moonlight. Saw
the Temple of Peace, by Constantine,
Vesta and Jupiter, Roman Forum and
Trajan Forum. Also saw Fountain of
TrevO, a most magnificent thing. The
guide informed us whoever drank of
its water and threw in a penny, would
surely return to Rome. Miss K. and
Miss NJ. did both, with the blissful hope
of once more tasting the water.
Went with our guide to see St..
Peters and the Vatican. Met here
Mrs. E. and daughter, of Chester, Pa.
st. Peters occupies two famous aites
the traditional spot where the apostle
was buried, and the site of Nero's
Circus, where many of the early Chris
tans were martyred Under the altar
is the Confession, or tomb of st. Peter.
The shrine OF the Saint is, enclosed
behind bronze gates richly gilded. In
front is a handsome balustrade, and
around it are 80 lamps, allOayS burning.
From st. Peters we went to the Vat
lean. 1t is magnificent, and said to be
the most extensive palace In the
world. The costume of the Swiss
Guards we see here is very odd and
pretty, designed Ly Michael Angelo.
We also went to St. Paul's without the
gates. Saw the little house on the
roadside where st. Peter and St, Paul
bade each other goodbye on their way
to martyrdom. Saw in Barberini pal.
ace the original Beatrice Cenci; and to
the galleries Ofthe Vatican and enjoy
ed the wonderful statuary, and saw the
LAGOON, Apollo Belvidere aad Sleep.
ing Ariadne. In the palace of Rospig-
liosi are some very fine paintings
GuidO's original tFescOe, aurora, is
here. Saw Maggiore Church. Through
Appian Way, Catacombs and baths in
ruins.
Rome was founded 75S years before
the Christian Era by Romulus, who
was the first king.
We were cautioned against sleeping
with our windows open, not to drink
water freely, keep indoors in the even.
ings, and not to venture out in the
heat of the day. We did all to our
hearts content, end came out alive
and we'll There is something not
mentioned in the guide books that will
make all tourists remember Rome, and
that is the historical Aea." Roman
1eas are Roman heas, and take the
palm for their ferocity and perseveI-
ance, and deserve a place in history.
We arrived at Florence 9 b. ~, July
11th. The day very warm, Visited
Chapel de Medici; gorgeous marble
walls. This chapel was constructed in
1904 The family expended upon this
chapel about $780, 900 from their pri-
vate sources, and anything more mag
pifcent than this family mausOleum it
is difficult to imagine, The walls are
covered with costly marbles, inlaid
with precious stOnes-a gorgeous mo-
sale of the richest material. The walls
of exquisite marbles, are so highly pol
ished that everything in the room is
reflected as in a mirror. 1t took eight
years to paint the cupOlR, BenVenuti
artist. In side room (new saoristy)
built by Michael Angelo, 1929 is con.
tanned two marble statues, of Lorenzo
and GuilianO de Medici, the work Ol
Michael Angelo. They are marvels oil
art, and have been the praise of many
generations.
Visited st. Lorenzo Church, tn {
beautiful cathedral, Giotto's Tower
and the Baptistery, with its magnificent
bronze doors. Saw St. Croche Church
This church has been called the West
minister Abbey of Florence. The mos
Interesting church Of Florence. Many
tombs and monuments here, of illus
trious dead. Michael Angelo is buried
here.
Among the most illustrious Of Flor
entines was Michael Angelo, painter
sculptor, architect, civil and militar!
: engineer and poet. He was one of tn,
most variously accomplished men VIII,
\ ever lived, and in every one of thes
i departments he was great. St. Peters
: at Rome, is one among the man,
Il buildings which display his power a
q an architect. His paintings in the Sis
q q tine Chapel, display his genius as
IS painter. As sculptor, he is perhap
u unrivalled.
If Spent delightful morning in Um7
Gallery. Saw no end of masterpieces
visited the Pitt Gallery and saI. NOR
wonderful paintings. Here is the Ma
donna and the Chair, by Rapb@l, be