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Castel Sant'Angelo, or Hadrian's mausoleum, is seen here at the end
of the "Bridge of Angels", or Ponte Sant'Angelo. The latter is lined, above each
pier, with statues of angels. Castel Sant'Angelo was used as a fortress for the Popes in
times of peril, and also housed, at one time, the treasures which they had gathered. |
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Castel Sant'Angelo at night. Even more spectacular than during the
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From Rome, we journeyed by train down to Sorrento, a picturesque town
on the Mediterranean, approximately 2 hours travel time from Rome. We had to transfer in
Naples to a commuter line, which was a challenge with all our luggage. From the cliffs
near the Sorrento city centre, one can look down on each of two harbours. |
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This is Sorrento at dusk. This is one of many narrow streets lined with
souvenir shops, fruit markets, restaurants, and shops selling the beautiful
locally-fabricated inlaid wood articles for which this region is famous. |
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My wife and I travelled from Sorrento by jet boat to the beautiful island
of Capri. We then took the cable car up to the top of the island and hiked down the other
side to another harbour. The view from the top was magnificent, as it was a clear sunny
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