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September 15, 2011

V is for Vittoriano on Piazza Venezia

Rome, 2007

Vittoriano on Piazza Venezia was nicknamed "the type-writer" by the Romans and 'the wedding cake" by American GIs of WW2. I still can't help but be impressed by the grandeur of Mussolini's white elephant.

This is my letter V for Jenny's Alphabe-Thursday. 

24 comments:

  1. EG CameraGirlSeptember 15, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    I bet it's gorgeous inside! I hope you have some photos to share with us one day. :)

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  2. ellen bSeptember 15, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Fabulous!

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  3. lissaSeptember 15, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    it's gorgeous. when you say typewriter, I see it, though not at first.

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  4. Esther JoySeptember 15, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    I enjoyed the photo even more by clicking on it to enlarge it to full screen. Beautiful!

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  5. JudieSeptember 15, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Hahaha! I see why they call it the typewriter. A wonderful photo, and I, too, would love to see what it looks like inside.

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  6. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallSeptember 15, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    solid building, it gives us lovely imagery from outside.

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  7. Kay L. DaviesSeptember 15, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    It looks more like a typewriter than a wedding cake. I think I like it, now that typewriters aren't being manufactured any more.
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  8. PondsideSeptember 15, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Great nicknames for a unique building!

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  9. AndreaSeptember 15, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    I was also mesmerized by that building, saw it in 2006. But your composition including the trees is very beautiful.

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  10. SciaradaSeptember 15, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Oh! Oh! A celebration in my house!
    Beautiful shot!
    Have a good day Francisca, ciaoooo!!!

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  11. CarolaSeptember 15, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Beautiful framing with this huge trees.

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    This looks like it would be a wonderful place to explore.

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    It is very impressive!

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  14. KaoriSeptember 15, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Yes, it IS very impressive! I love how you included the trees in your photo...it looks like a frame for the grand building :D

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  15. MonicaSeptember 15, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    Rome is so beautiful! We were there last summer and I would love to go back - When it's not so HOT!

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  16. jooSeptember 16, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    Haven't been there for ages!Lovely photo:)

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  17. Susan AndersonSeptember 16, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    Wish I could jump into THAT picture!

    =)

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  18. ~✽Mumsy✽~September 16, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    We don't see this kind of grandeur anymore! The building is absolutely fantastic.

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  19. Pat TillettSeptember 16, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    I would have never thought it looked like a typewriter, but now that you said that, I see nothing else. Still, it looks like an amazing old building.

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  20. HSeptember 16, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    I laughed when I read 'The Typewriter', but then I looked more closely and I saw why! It looks just like a typewriter; the perfect description!

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  21. Cheryl D.September 17, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    That is so beautiful! What a great V post!

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Wow!..beautiful...wish I could go inside also.
    ~JO

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  23. Vicki/JakeSeptember 18, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Awww, mysteries about everywhere... Beautiful photo's!

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  24. JennySeptember 20, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    What fascinating architecture. I'd like to see the inside, too!

    I'm always fascinated by these ornate buildings!

    Thanks for sharing this.

    A+

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