Chilton (APA 38) - Naval Cruise Book

Page 82 text:

It spomed as if Rome were a huge museum of museums, preserving as it does entire histories of western civiliza- tion wit h such monuments as Caesar ' s Forum, I lie Pantheon of the gods, the Colosseum. For many of the Catholic faith it represented the ultimate in relig- ious significance. St. Peter ' s, or the Vat- ican Museum and the Sistine Chapel with their treasured works of priceless art and the catacomhs gave us a feeling of deeper appreciation. Through the city, with both civil and religious backgrounds, were found numerous works of art unsurpas- sed in creative genius: statues, paintings, mosaics and century old buildings. .A few movie stars we noted such as Ava Gardner and Humphrey Bogart added a touch of the modern world to this histor- ical city. Perhaps the legend of the Fountains of Trevl will bring us to the banks of the Tiber once again.

Page 81 text:

ROME All i-oads lead to Rome, and tor us the routes were laid from Naples and La Spezia. Historic Home! and we were there — liundreds of us. It was here in the Capitol of the Ancient Empire and the center of Christianity where a multitude of attractions held us in awe. Despite the brevity of our stay, our systematic planning of walks and tours proved most fruit- ful and we saw much of the Eternal City.

Page 83 text:

d 4