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Recommended Sightseeing Spots in RomeThe Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire, the Vatican, and Roman Catholicism

List of Recommended Reference Books on Rome - History, Culture, Religion, and Art! A list of great books that will make Rome more interesting!

In the previous article, "Monks' Recommendation: 15 Sightseeing Spots in Rome! From the Royal Road to Maniacal Churches, Taste the Ultimate in Beauty" introduced the recommended spots in Rome, and in this article, we will introduce a recommended reference and guidebook to enjoy Rome even more.

Please refer to each link for a more detailed discussion of the book.

Rome is so deep. It is like a bottomless swamp that the more you know about it, the more you become addicted to it. I, too, have become completely obsessed with this Roman wanderlust.

I hope this article has been helpful to you.
Recommended Sightseeing Spots in RomeTravels in Rome" - Charms of the Theater City of Rome and Pilgrimage to Bernini

15 recommended sightseeing spots in Rome unique to monks! Taste the best of beauty from royal to maniacal churches

In this article I will introduce some of my favorite places to visit in Rome.

In this article, we will introduce not only famous churches such as St. Peter's Basilica and the Colosseum, but also maniac churches that are not often visited by tourists.

Rome is indeed a wonderful city. However, there is a trap of having too much to see and do. We hope that our blog posts will be of help to you.
A Taste of Goethe, Germany's Great Poet

Shinichi Hoshino, Goethe: Person and Thought 67 - A recommended introduction to Goethe's life and the characteristics of his thoughts and works!

Goethe is a human being on so enormous a scale. His works, especially "Faust" is a very difficult work to read by itself. However, if you read it after learning about Goethe's life and thought, you will appreciate it more and more.

I am also someone who failed "Faust" many times. But thanks to various reference books, I now love "Faust".

Therefore, we strongly recommend reading these introductory and reference books when reading Goethe's works.

This work is highly recommended as an introductory book. We encourage you to pick up a copy.
A Taste of Goethe, Germany's Great Poet

Kenji Takahashi's translation of "Goethe's Aphorisms" - Enjoy the gems of the great German poet! "That's what a great teacher Goethe is! This is a book that will make you want to roar!

To my surprise, this book has been a huge bestseller with over 127 printings. It has certainly been read by more people than "Faust".

The fact that such a large number of people have received this book is probably due to the appeal of Goethe's words. Moreover, unlike the full-length works, this is a collection of aphorisms. It is very easy to read. You can savor each short sentence at your own pace.

We invite you to experience the words of the great all-powerful poet Goethe. His words will surely help us.
Reading PragueDiary of a Monk

24 novels recommended by book-loving monks - a quick look at recommended works at each level from introductory to advanced!

In this article, we will introduce novels that we highly recommend for each level of readers, from beginners to advanced readers.

Basically, the books introduced here are all great books that I recommend with confidence. All of them are extremely interesting works, so please take a look at the linked pages for the books that interest you, regardless of whether they are categorized as introductory or advanced.
mountain where monsters roamBritish and German Literature, History and Culture

Thomas Mann's "The Devil's Mountain" Synopsis and Comments - What is life? A hodgepodge of strong personalities! A masterpiece of German literature!

This novel is very important to me. If I had to choose my "Ten Greatest Novels," "The Devil's Mountain" would certainly be among them. It is so powerful and has such a strong impact. It is a work of great scale!

I first read this book when I was a graduate student. I had been wanting to read a profound novel about life issues, and this was the one I suddenly came across. I was originally interested in Thomas Mann, having read "Death in Venice" as a student and having heard his name mentioned in connection with Goethe.

Then I came across this book, and a passage I will never forget was burned into my mind.
Travels in Rome" - Charms of the Theater City of Rome and Pilgrimage to Bernini

(6) A panoramic view of the Foro Romano from Palatine Hill! The marble of St. Peter's Basilica came from here!

Before I embarked on this journey, I was so immersed in the story of the rise and fall of ancient Rome that I ended up reading a variety of books.

Caesar, Cicero, Brutus, Augustus, Antonius, Cleopatra, Seneca, Caligula, Nero, Trajan, Hadrian, Marcus Aurelius, and many others who have left their mark on history lived here. How romantic!

After all, if you come to Rome, you must visit the Roman Forum. If you come to Rome, you must come here.

Even non-history buffs will be overwhelmed by the sheer scale of the amazing prosperity and collapse of 2000 years ago.
Travels in Rome" - Charms of the Theater City of Rome and Pilgrimage to Bernini

(5) The Colosseum, a symbol of ancient Rome, and Goethe Andersen: The Romanticism that Fascinated Men of Letters

The Colosseum is one of the most popular sightseeing spots in Rome, but it is still an interesting place. Not only the overwhelming visual effect of its gigantic appearance, but also the historical background is very interesting.

Although excavation and preservation have made it what it is today, the Colosseum was actually a grassy idyll until the late 19th century.

And as I gazed at the Colosseum, I could not help but be overwhelmed by Goethe's titanic figure. The Colosseum reminded me of Goethe's greatness. Goethe, Goethe, Goethe! You are still a fearsome superhuman! I can only bow down to you.
Travels in Rome" - Charms of the Theater City of Rome and Pilgrimage to Bernini

(3) Visit the long-established Caffe Greco in Rome - a sanctuary for artists where Goethe, Andersen, and Mendelssohn also frequented.

Located near Piazza di Spagna in Rome, Caffe Greco has become a mecca for lovers of literature, painting, and music, where Goethe, Andersen, Mendelssohn, Berlioz, and countless other famous people have spent time.

As you would expect from a long-established business with a history of over 200 years. It is also a great place to feel nostalgia.

I visited this place many times during my stay in Rome. No matter how many times I come here, it is always an exciting space. I was excited every time by the thought that the great people I admired were here.
Travels in Rome" - Charms of the Theater City of Rome and Pilgrimage to Bernini

(2) Introducing Piazza di Spagna in Rome, where the great writers stayed! (3) Be fascinated by the fountain of Bernini's masterpiece "Barcaccia"!

This article will introduce Piazza di Spagna, familiar from "Roman Holiday".

This place, like the Porta del Popolo and Piazza del Popolo, was also very significant to Goethe, Stendhal, and other great writers of the 18th and 19th centuries.

This place is always crowded with tourists. This is still the best place to feel the atmosphere of the cosmopolitan city of Rome.