European Seminar in Rome 1972 (1972)

The seminar organized by the Youth Work of Estonian Committee and Estonian National Council turned out to be a symposium with an intense programme, including overviews in Estonian language, lectures by Italian experts, tours and visits to political institutions. Participants of the seminar are in the building of Dragan European Foundation in central Rome. View from the window overlooking the Monument of Victor Emmanuel II. Trajan's Column. Walking along the narrow streets of the old town. Seeing the Trevi Fountain. Touring in the outskirts of Rome, visiting Tivoli, guided by theologian Vello Salo. Visiting Villa d`Este that is listed in the world heritage of UNESCO and that was built for Cardinal Ippolito d`Este in 16th century. The magic of the gardens lies in its numerous fountains, of various shapes and sizes. The One Hundred Fountains Avenue winding around the gardens and the main complex. The Alban Hills, a popular place for summer vacation for the citizens of Rome. Visiting Villa Aldobrandini, one of the most famous castellans near Frascati. A butcher shop in Frascati, Frascati Cathedral. Driving along the mountain road to Villa Mondragone. A great view from the top to the flatland. In Vatican City. Entering the Saint Peter's Basilica, view to the square in front of the cathedral and to the city of Rome. View to the gardens of Vatican and to the city of Rome from the church's dome. Exhibits of the Vatican Museum. Visiting the ancient ruins, the Roman Forum and the Roman triumphal arch. Sculptures. Riding to the island of Capri. A hydrofoil ship goes to sea. Steep rocky coast. A bus excursion on the island - Anacapri, Swedish writer Axel Munthe's villa San Michele, views from high above to the sea, the port and the town. The label of the consulate of the Kingdom of Sweden on the building. Ascending on a cable tramway to the top of Mount Solaro that is surrounded by fog. Views have been filmed both on the way up and down. The ruins of an ancient Roman villa, a church, views to the city and the sea, street vendors. At the harbour, a return trip on a ship.