Rome like local: Hidden spots only Ukrainian guide would show
Unknown picturesque locations in Rome (photo: Getty Images)
In Rome and its surroundings, some locations can surprise even those who seem to have seen everything. A guide in Rome, Oleh Andrushkiv, told RBC-Ukraine in an interview about his favorite stop during tours, as well as a quiet gem near the capital of Italy.
“David” that doesn't stand still
According to the guide, Bernini's "David" offers a completely different image of the biblical hero. Unlike Michelangelo's famous sculpture in Florence, this David is depicted in motion with tense muscles and a focused gaze, at the very moment he is about to throw a stone at Goliath.
"His strength is not in the muscles, but in the intellect… The sculpture seems to move around you," Andrushkiv explains.
The artist conveyed the tension of the moment in marble so masterfully that visitors to the Borghese Gallery literally freeze in front of the work.
"They stand silently for several minutes, as if they forgot where they are," adds the guide.
Bernini's "David" in the Borghese Gallery (photo: Getty Images)
Castel Gandolfo is Italy's "quiet" gem
Another place Andrushkiv recommends to his tourists is the small town of Castel Gandolfo, situated on the shore of Lake Albano, which was formed in the crater of an ancient volcano. Here is the summer residence of the Pope.
"If the Pope chooses a place to rest, it definitely has to be special," he emphasizes.
The town is known for its quiet, nature, home-style cuisine, and absence of crowds. Here you can see a church designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the papal gardens, and enjoy the traditional flavors of Italy.
Castel Gandolfo is Italy's "quiet" gem (photo: Getty Images)
"Although Castel Gandolfo is not very popular among tourists, Italians know well where to go on weekends. Here they enjoy nature, home-style cuisine, and tranquility. This place combines art, spirituality, and beauty," says Oleh.
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