We visited San Clemente which gives tourists an opportunity to travel through three layers of history. "At street level, there is a 12th-century church; underneath this lies a 4th-century church; and below that are ancient Roman buildings." (DK Eyewitness Travel Guide) What I found most interesting about this place, was the courtyard on the right hand side of the building. The cobble stone that made up the floor of the outside area was overgrown, and the roof around the edges was full of weeds. I actually liked this effect because it made it seem like it was lost in time. I prefer to look at old historical buildings when they aren't cleaned up for the public because it gives me a better perspective of how time has worn down the site. In the center of the courtyard there was a pigeon bathing in a fountain. The fou
ntain was so quant, but the way the water trickled down the sides of the round bowl, it made it so soothing. The area around the fountain echoed the sound of the water. I was informed that concerts had previously been held here, and I couldn't think of a more peaceful or beautiful place to see a show. The pigeon was definitely enjoying himself!
We visited San Clemente which gives tourists an opportunity to travel through three layers of history. "At street level, there is a 12th-century church; underneath this lies a 4th-century church; and below that are ancient Roman buildings." (DK Eyewitness Travel Guide) What I found most interesting about this place, was the courtyard on the right hand side of the building. The cobble stone that made up the floor of the outside area was overgrown, and the roof around the edges was full of weeds. I actually liked this effect because it made it seem like it was lost in time. I prefer to look at old historical buildings when they aren't cleaned up for the public because it gives me a better perspective of how time has worn down the site. In the center of the courtyard there was a pigeon bathing in a fountain. The fou
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