Accessibility in a city as old as Rome can be challenging. They were not exactly keeping wheelchairs and blind canes in mind when making cobblestone streets and stairs all around the city. But today there have been additions to the city that help aid those who need it. For people who are visually impaired there are many things put in place so that they can enjoy pieces of history as well. At Largo Argentina and the Peggy Guggenheim Museum there are small replicas of the art

Wayfinding in Rome can prove to be more challenging in some places when compared to others. In the airports, train stations, bus stops, there are signs that help you navigate. Universal icons that help you understand what the signs are communicating. But on the streets of Rome, there are not many signs that tell you where to go. There are some things that help you navigate and orient yourself when you are feeling unsure or lost. Sometimes the cobblestone patterns can help y

All around Rome it is easy to find spots where there are different design styles within eye shot. At any ancient sight you can look around and see the surrounding buildings look different. At the Temple of Hercules Victor you can also see examples of ancient, baroque, and romanesque design styles. The temple has an ancient design style and seems to be the visual hierarchy of the area. There are no other buildings around it, just some grassy areas. The buildings with other des

Piazza di Pietra is a high traffic and very large piazza. It spans nearly the length of a football field and is located between the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain. It was interesting to see all the different ways this piazza is used throughout the day and the human behavior patterns found throughout. I spent around thirty minutes sitting and observing what happens in Piazza di Pietra at the following times: 10:45am, 11:45am, 2:15pm, 5:00pm, and 6:00pm. Since this piazza is in

The city of Rome is layered with history, and its architecture reflects that. As you take a walk, you can see many different styles on the same street. The Coppedè district is a wonderful example of this. A neighborhood designed by Gino Coppedè with many design styles in mind. There are examples of art nouveau, neo-gothic, baroque, art deco, and modern design styles. Gino Coppedè designed the monumental arch that is near the center of the Coppedè district. It is a fusion of