The atmosphere of Rome’s narrow streets
During the day, Rome’s narrow streets fill with sunlight and shadows. The sun seems to sneak along the walls, illuminating only those spots it can reach through the tight spaces between buildings.
The cobblestone on these narrow Roman streets is like a true story laid in stone. Uneven, slightly cracked, each stone bears its own tiny imperfections, preserving the traces of countless footsteps that have walked these paths for centuries. Darkened and smoothed by time, they sometimes glisten in the sunlight, as if emphasizing their eternal resilience.
The sun’s glimmers also light up tiny balconies draped with ivy and geraniums, their flowers nearly touching those passing below. These streets are quiet, with each step echoing in the depth of ancient walls, leaving behind a warm, cozy atmosphere.
In the daylight on Rome’s narrow streets, you can spot old door arches with faded wooden doors, covered in small scratches and cracks—a testament to the city’s long life. Some doors retain carved metal handles shaped like lion heads or ancient symbols, reminders of former grandeur. Occasionally, a green inner courtyard can be glimpsed in the depths of a doorway, hidden behind a high stone wall, with small lanterns and shady trees. These courtyards look like secret oases, untouched by the noise of the city streets, breathing with a tranquil life of their own in the rhythm of ancient Rome.
Since my last trip to Rome in August 2023.
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