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Belvedere Tarpeo Review
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Belvedere Tarpeo
Archaeological Sites, Campidoglio
Fodor's Review:
This was the infamous Tarpeian Rock from which traitors were hurled to the ground in Roman times. In the 18th and 19th centuries, it became a popular stop for people doing the Grand Tour, because of the view it gave of the Palatine Hill. Here, in the 7th century BC, Tarpeia betrayed the Roman citadel to the early Romans' sworn enemies, the Sabines, only asking in return for the heavy gold bracelets they wore on their left arms. The scornful Sabines did indeed shower her with their gold, but also added the crushing weight of their heavy shields, also carried on their left arms.
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- Address: Via del Tempio di Giove, Piazza Venezia, Rome
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