After being rinsed into water, the originally colorless and transparent ouzo will immediately become turbid. The production of ouzo in Greece can be traced back to the mid-1750s. In some special restaurants called ouzeries, it can be said to be a star drink. According to EU law, it has been recognized as a special Greek product. This is simply Greek "bean juice".

Yun Luo is famous, but he can't enjoy it... An Chu saw this and laughed secretly~ In order to eliminate the star anise taste in his mouth, he decided to eat ice cream. Although Greek ice cream is not as delicious as Italian ice cream, it is also cool and delicious in the hot summer. In the afternoon, he walked along the small street to the depths of the town and sat down in another coffee bar to kill time.

Since there was no waiter to serve, he simply did not order anything. He fell asleep in the sea breeze. After a short rest, he decided to go to Ammoudibay under the cliff. To get to Ammoudibay, you have to walk up a flight of stairs, and donkeys are the only means of transportation here besides walking. Although donkeys are quite smelly.

But tourists are not opposed to close contact with them. Yachts and fishing boats are floating on the sapphire blue sea, and seafood restaurants are scattered along the pier. The famous octopus restaurant naturally uses octopus as a striking sign, which has become the only choice for Yunluo and An Chuyu's dinner. The dining table is close to the sea, although the portion of the seafood platter is a bit disappointing.

But the environment is impeccable, but it was windy that day, with occasional dust. After dinner, we planned to go to the castle to watch the sunset. The sunset was when Yunluo and An Chuyu set off to the airport to bid farewell to Santorini. They reluctantly bid farewell to Santorini. The blue and white colors were unforgettable. Yunluo and An Chuyu will definitely come back, and you can leave a message for reference.

Because there is a grand changing of guard ceremony at Constitution Square in Athens at 11:00 every Sunday, I went straight to Constitution Square after breakfast. I arrived ten minutes early and both sides of the square were already crowded with people. The front was blocked by a cordon, and two guards were already stomping their feet to change their guards. I couldn't help but wonder: Did the changing of guards happen early?

About ten minutes later, I finally understood what a "grand changing of guard ceremony" meant. It turned out that it was just a regular changing of guards... A large group of people came from the main road in front of the square, led by a military band. Then came teams of guards in traditional costumes. When all the guards arrived at the square, they lined up and the guards began to move.

A team of guards walked forward in the center of the square. This is probably the procedure for completing the changing of guards. I admire these guards for walking so steadily in such heavy shoes. When changing guards, they lift their legs high, step slowly, and land with a sound, just like the slow motion in the movies. The difficulty coefficient is extremely high. It is definitely a physical + technical job!

The two guards on the left and right of the three sat on the steps and changed guards with the original two guards. After the change of guards, all the guards in the square saluted, and then the main group returned the same way. The live broadcast was over, and it was time to take a photo with the guards! No matter who was next to them, the guards remained motionless and had a serious expression, which was worthy of their well-trained training.

Heading north from Constitution Square, you will soon reach the "Neoclassical Trilogy" of Athens, namely the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens and the National Library of Greece. The National Library of Greece houses 4,500 Greek manuscripts, making it one of the places with the largest number of Greek manuscripts. The University of Athens is the oldest and most influential university in Greece.

It is not only the first university in Greece, but also the first university in the entire Balkans and the central Mediterranean region. The Academy of Athens was built in imitation of the Acropolis of Athens. The two columns outside are carved with standing statues of Athena in armor and Apollo holding musical instruments, and under the columns are seated statues of Plato and Socrates.

Back at Monastiraki Square, I bought two pitas for 4 euros, which is really cheap in Europe. Especially compared with the prices in Switzerland, I came here mainly for the cheap and good cherries. I enjoyed a free cold drink at the coffee bar at the entrance of the hotel, and then set off for the airport, ready to go to Rome, the capital of Italy.

At the Athens airport, I left this romantic country with reluctance. I was originally worried about the turmoil that might break out due to the European debt crisis. Now it seems that it is completely unnecessary. I wish the people of this country will always live happily in this beautiful place, and I hope that the blue and white here will not change due to social changes.

At 17:00 in the afternoon, the plane landed at Rome Fiumicino Airport and took Terravisionbus to the city's Termini train station. The hotel in Rome was B&B Bianca Giulia near the train station. Because B&B had no sign, it took a long time to find the accommodation. The accommodation was located on the upper floor of an old residential building in Rome, with a creaky old-fashioned elevator.

The balcony full of green plants gave Yunluo and An Chuyu, who were used to staying in modern star-rated hotels, a small surprise. The landlord was also very welcoming. There were all kinds of bread, yogurt, and juice in the kitchen refrigerator, and in the morning, he would specially send all kinds of exquisite desserts as breakfast. Hearing that An Chuyu didn't like sweets, the landlord actually prepared a few packs of "Demae Itcho" in the kitchen.

The care is so meticulous, I have to give a small recommendation for these instant noodles. After packing up, it was almost dark, so I decided to go to the Colosseum to take a night photo and find an Italian restaurant to solve the problem of food and clothing. The Colosseum is beautiful under the lights at night~ The Arch of Constantine was built in 315 AD.

It was built to celebrate Constantine the Great's complete victory over his powerful enemy Maxentius and the unification of the empire. After finishing the night scene shooting, I found the restaurant Tempiodimecenate recommended by the landlord. There were still so many people at 9 o'clock in the evening. When you come to Italy, you must taste authentic pizza and pasta. The glimpse of Rome ended in a hurry. Tomorrow, I will start the Rome rampage mode and rest early.

Early in the morning, I saw the carefully prepared breakfast by the B&B host, and An Chuyu made a pack of "Demae Iccho". After eating, we set off and walked to the Cathedral of Santa Maria Snow (b). The Cathedral of Santa Maria Snow is one of the four major churches in Rome, the first church dedicated to the Virgin Mary in the West, and one of the most beautiful churches in the world.

In the 4th century, Pope Liberius saw the Virgin Mary in a dream and said: "Build a church where it snows tonight." Legend has it that it snowed here in August, so the church began to be built. The 36 columns inside it were moved from the ancient Roman temple, and the mosaics on the upper part and the back of the central altar were decorated in the 5th century.

The shining golden mosaic decoration "Coronation of Maria" on the ceiling at the back was built in the 13th century. Walk all the way to the Republic Square, and the northeast corner is the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli. It was originally part of the Baths of Emperor Diocletian and was designed by Michelangelo in his later years in 1563.

A warm water hall was demolished for reconstruction. However, the appearance of the baths remains unchanged. A small door in the church leads to the Galileo Memorial Courtyard, where the Chinese Academy of Sciences donated a 6-meter-high bronze statue of Galileo designed by Tsung-Dao Lee. Take the subway from Repubblica Station to Flaminio Station, Piazza del Popolo.

There are three ancient churches on the square: the Church of Santa Maria and the symmetrical twin churches. This is the main hub for the connection between the ancient Roman city and the northern cities. Continue to the subway, Spagna station to reach the famous Piazza di Spagna. Piazza di Spagna is named after the nearby Spanish Embassy and is located at the foot of the hill where the Trinity Church is located.

The movie "Roman Holiday" made this place world-famous. The Broken Ship Fountain in the center of the square is a Baroque work designed by Bernini to commemorate the flood caused by the flood in 1598. It is said that after the flood receded, a wooden boat was left floating downstream in the center of the square, so this fountain was built for this reason.

The Trinity Church is under maintenance and renovation. The Spanish Embassy next to the square. There is also the Pompi dessert shop, known as the king of Italian tiramisu, on the street near the square. Near the Barberini subway station, there is a less well-known but more special attraction - the Church of Bones (Chiesa di Santa Maria della Concezione).

The church was built between 1626 and 1631. There are five chapels on the lower floor of the church, which store the remains of more than 4,000 Christians from 1528 to 1870. They are eager to reunite their souls with their bodies when Christ comes again. To show respect for the deceased, photography is not allowed in the church. I'll use the Internet to show it.

Then we headed south to the Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi). The Trevi Fountain is the world's largest Baroque fountain, and became famous after the movie "Roman Holiday" became popular all over the world. The marble statue of Poseidon in the main part of the fountain is lifelike, and the details such as the huge shells pulled by the seahorses are also handled very beautifully.

Legend has it that if you turn your back and throw a coin into the pool, you can make three wishes, but one of them must be "return to Rome". The main pool is under maintenance, so a small pool was built next to it to satisfy everyone's coin-throwing wishes... What a rip-off~ Dessert time is here again~ Giolitti's ice cream, traditional Italian handmade ice cream, cheap and large in quantity. In the hot summer.

Don't miss it. Then head south to the largest square in Rome, Piazza Venezia. The Monument to Victor Emmanuel II overlooks the square from the south to the north. It is the most eye-catching building on the square. This neoclassical building made of white marble was built to celebrate the unification of Italy in 1870.

Not far from Piazza Venezia is Piazza del Campidoglio. This is the Piazza del Campidoglio, with radial geometric figures designed by Michelangelo on the ground. In the center of the square is a bronze statue of Emperor Marcus Aurelius on horseback. In front of the square is the Rome City Hall, which was built in the Middle Ages and was the meeting place of the Roman Senate at that time.

There are three statues in front of the City Hall. The middle one is the God of Wisdom. The she-wolf and the brothers Luansheng on the right represent the Tiber River in Rome. The Egyptian sphinx on the left represents the Nile River. Behind the Capitoline Square is the ancient Roman ruins, which was the center of the ancient Roman Empire and the largest area of ​​ancient Roman ruins in the world.

There were countless palaces and buildings in the past, but now only ruins remain. It is hard to imagine the prosperity of the time. I came to the Colosseum again. This was a place in the ancient Roman Empire where slave owners, nobles and free people watched beast fights or slave fights. The whole building could accommodate nearly 90,000 spectators.

In 72 AD, Emperor Vespasian forced 80,000 Jewish captives to build the Colosseum to celebrate his victory in conquering Jerusalem. The project took eight years. During the Renaissance, Rome was engaged in large-scale construction, and many stones from the Colosseum were dug out to build palaces and churches. After many renovations, this ancient and majestic building has been preserved to this day.

Ancient Roman rulers organized and drove wild beasts to perform "performances" with slaves, prisoners of war, and criminals here. "As long as you grab a handful of mud from the arena and squeeze it in your hand, you can see blood stains on your palm." Finally, take the subway to Sangiovanni Station, the Basilica of St. John in Laterano.

Together with the Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Snow, St. Peter's Basilica and St. Paul's Basilica, it is known as one of the four major churches in Rome. Its history can be traced back to 312 AD. Constantine the Great allowed the Pope to preach here, and this cathedral was once the residence of the Pope. Next to the church is the famous Scalasanta Church, where the 28 steps protected by wood are said to be the site of the crucifixion of Jesus.

The 28 steps that I walked through when I entered the palace of Roman Governor Pontius Pilate for trial. Because it was late, the church was closed, so I couldn't go in to see the real thing. After a day of walking in Rome, the culture and charm accumulated by this city for thousands of years cannot be fully explored and understood in just a few hours.

I dragged my tired body back to my residence and fell into a good sleep. I will visit the Vatican tomorrow.

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

According to the plan, we will visit the smallest country in the world, Vatican. Vatican is an independent sovereign country governed by the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church and his Holy See, with an area of ​​only 0.44 square kilometers. Take the subway to Ottaviano-Sanpietro Station and walk into the Vatican. The first stop is the famous Vatican Museum.

The museum was originally the palace of the pope. It is one of the three largest museums in the world, along with the British Museum and the Louvre in Paris. Without a deep understanding of the museum's collections, I could only take a cursory look at the museum with only a guide. Religious paintings. The Garden of Eden. Sarcophagus. Cuneiform writing.

Egyptian mummy. Anubis, the guardian of souls in the ancient Egyptian theology. Perseus, the hero in Greek mythology, holding the head of the nymph Medusa. Muscular man. Laocoön, who warned the Trojans not to accept the wooden horse left by the Greeks during the Trojan War, but failed. He and his two sons were then killed by two giant snakes that came across the sea.

It's a tight schedule to spend three or four hours visiting the Vatican Museum. I'll take a closer look at it at the beginning. But I'll be exhausted later. I should choose a few collections that I'm interested in. There's no need to cover everything. Go down the spiral staircase. Leave the museum. Walk along the city wall to the world's largest church, St. Peter's Basilica.

The queue in the square was several hundred meters long. However, the team moved forward quickly and soon entered the church. St. Peter's Basilica was built on the tomb of St. Peter, the first disciple of Jesus. It is the central church of Roman Christianity, a pilgrimage site for European Catholics, and the Vatican Pope's Holy See. A statue of St. Peter stands on the left side of the church door.

He looked calm, holding the golden key to heaven given to him by Jesus in his right hand and the holy decree given to him by Jesus in his left hand. Peter was the first of Jesus' 12 disciples. Jesus gave him the golden key before returning to heaven. Peter became the leader of the Catholic Church and came to Rome to preach.

In 64 AD, he was killed by Emperor Nero in Rome. After his martyrdom, he was revered as the first pope. The subsequent Catholic popes were regarded as the successors of St. Peter and the representatives of Christ in the world. It is said that his tomb is under the main altar of St. Peter's Basilica. There are 5 doors in the main hall of St. Peter's Basilica.

Normally, tourists enter from the middle door. The Holy Door on the right is only opened once every holy year. According to regulations, every 25 years on Christmas Eve, the Holy Door is opened and the Pope leads the way into the church, which means entering heaven. The first impression of St. Peter's Basilica is its grandeur and solemnity, which makes it difficult to resist the artistic charm and religious reverence here.

The bronze canopy is located under the famous large arched roof in the center of the church, supported by four spiral copper columns. 99 eternal lamps are always lit on the semicircular railing in front, and below is the papal altar and St. Peter's tomb. Only the Pope can hold mass on this altar, facing the rising sun in the east, in front of pilgrims.

The altar of St. Peter's throne was commissioned by Pope Alexander VII. Above the throne is a wooden chair decorated with ivory and a shrine of glory. On the back of the chair are two angels holding the key to heaven and the papal triple crown. Legend has it that this wooden chair is the real throne of St. Peter.

Michelangelo's great work, the Pietà, is one of the three treasures of the church. The Pietà was completed by Michelangelo when he was less than 25 years old. Jesus lies in the arms of the Virgin Mary, who has no expression of sorrow but is calm and peaceful. This is the only sculpture signed by Michelangelo. Statue of St. Peter.

The Swiss Guards guarding the Vatican. The Swiss Guards were established by the Pope in 1506, and their uniforms are said to have been designed by Michelangelo. The requirements for joining the army are very strict. In addition to being a devout Christian in a specific Catholic region in Switzerland, you must also be an unmarried man over 174 cm tall and have received strict military training.

After the Vatican tour, we returned to Rome to visit the unfinished attractions of the previous day. Castel Sant'Angelo, a mausoleum built on the banks of the Tiber River, was designed and personally directed by the Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD as the resting place for himself and his successors.

In the 6th century, Pope Gregory I erected a statue of an archangel holding a sword on the top of the fort to fight against the Black Death that was prevalent at the time, hence the name of Castel Sant'Angelo. The Ponte Sant'Angelo across the Tiber River in front of Castel Sant'Angelo is the most beautiful bridge in Rome. There are twelve statues of angels on the bridge, each holding a torture instrument used by Jesus.

Piazza Navona is said to be the most beautiful square in Rome. There is the Moro Fountain at the south end of the square and the Four Rivers Fountain in the center. The sculptures in the Four Rivers Fountain symbolize the four rivers of heaven (Danube, Nile, Plate and Ganges) and the four corners of the known world (Asia, Africa, Europe and America). (To be continued...)