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Trajan's Market was probably built in 100-110 AD by Apollodorus of Damascus,[1] an architect who always followed Trajan in his adventures and to whom Trajan entrusted the planning of his Forum,[2][6] and inaugurated in 113 AD.[7] During the Middle Ages the complex was transformed by adding floor levels, still visible today, and defensive elements such as the Torre delle Milizie, the "militia tower" built in 1200. A convent, which was later built in this area, was demolished at the beginning of the twentieth century to restore Trajan's Markets to the city of Rome.
Museo dei Fori Imperiali
Trajan's Market, Rome.
The Museum of the Imperial Fora (Italian: Museo dei Fori Imperiali), which opened in 2007, houses a wealth of artifacts from all of ancient Rome's forums. The modern entrances to Trajan's Market are at Via Quattro Novembre, 94,[8] and Piazza Madonna di Loreto.[7] Immediately, the visitor enters into a shopping area, disposed on two different sides, where free wheat was once distributed to the people of Rome.[5]
Trafalgar Square, London, England. Taken with a Rollei 35 SE + Ilford HP5 400 Film © DSAM7 all rights reserved.
These columns are in the arched doorway of the Natural History Museum. The site was such a great display of shapes that I couldn't help but snap a shot of it.
Touristy view of London on the way from work to my hotel.
As I came round the corner into the bottom of Trafalger Square I heard Dan's words* ringing in my ears that informed me that I can take this picture because it's my hobby.
Depending how I look at my laptop it's somewhere between a silhouette and okay. I hate it they do that 'cos I can't tell how you folks will see it. If it looks too dark try shifting in your seat.
This is the chap.
*They may not have been Dan's, but they came from one of those interesting topics in the the golf club.
Crossraguel Abbey, Ayrshire, Scotland. Founded in the thirteenth century by the Earl of Carrick for Cluniac monks. A 3 image stitched panorama taken on 12 September 2010.
US Capitol Columns Exhibit At Washington DC Arboretum
These 22 Corinthian sandstone columns were among 24 that were part of the east central portico of the United States Capitol. Architect Charles Bulfinch oversaw the construction of the portico using a design handed down by his predecessors, William Thornton and Benjamin Henry Latrobe. Completed in 1829, these columns provided the backdrop for presidential Inaugurations from 1829 (Andrew Jackson) to 1857 (Dwight Eisenhower), and were the sites of many speeches, protests and rallies.
In 1958 the columns were dismantled to make way for the east front extension of the U.S. Capitol.
Restoration of the columns was made possible through the efforts of Ethel Shields Garrett and support from the Friends of the National Arboretum. Garden Designer Russell Page selected and designated the new site, which was completed and dedicated in 1990.
I was up in San Francisco visiting friends. I met up with rustyjaw , TunnelBug, Dead Slow and Larry (sorry don't know your screen name) to do some exploring.
Rustyjaw suggested the location and it was great fun exploring the halls, various staircases and machinery left laying around.
Thanks guys, was greet meeting/seeing you all. We have to do that again sometime.
Signifying the year construction began on the Ruse>Giurgiu friendship bridge, the columns have been restored, but the road surface is in terrible condition.