2022 – Rome – 2 – Rome

Rome is the capital city of Italy and one of the most historically significant cities in the world. Located in central Italy along the Tiber River, Rome has served as a political, cultural, and religious center for more than two millennia. Often referred to as the “Eternal City,” Rome is known for its unparalleled concentration of historical monuments, archaeological sites, and artistic heritage.

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⚡ The Devil’s Bargain | Exploring Pont-Saint-Martin, Italy

Pont Saint Martin in the Aosta Valley was the end of my second trip on the GTA. Here, on the same day, I made a forced march from Refugio Coda early in the morning with a 2000m altitude loss descent into the Aosta Valley. After still being in the cold at the top, it was almost 30 degrees summery warm in the Italian town. I had to get myself two ice creams straight away and was able to take a brief look at the thousand-year-old city in the evening. There was already a settlement there in Roman times and the bridge was 2000 years old!

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