the view of Rome from the rear loggia at Villa Lante al Gianicolo

…the 16th century hill top residence designed by Giulio Romano, now owned by the Republic of Finland, was the site of the first day of the conference History and Environment in the  Ancient Mediterranean “…bringing together scholars and scientists from a broad range of disciplines to discuss the effects of climate, urbanization, and the use of natural resources on the ancient Mediterranean environment and their relevance to contemporary environmental problems.” – and wow, what a view out the back loggia! (wikipedia)