One of our member from our forum has just returned from her trip to Rome. As we posted last month that Cinecitta studios has opened its doors to the public until November 2011 [see article posted here]. "Hopew" managed to take advantage of this opportunity and visited the studio, and the HBO Rome set. She has posted 16 photos up on our forum, we are sharing a few here with you and a short write up that "Hopew" has provided ....
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The major part of the set that you can see is, obviously, the temples, etc... around the "forum." There are no interiors open. The buildings appear to be constructed from a combination of light wood and fiberglass, all finished to look (even pretty close up) like stone. But we were there on a windy day - - the tall columns were literally moving in the wind. It was a funny reminder that it was all made up, but in a very skillful way!
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Egypt close to Rome
The "Egypt close to Rome" picture (right) just made me laugh. In the series, the events take place across the Mediterranean from each other. On the set, there is a Roman house literally connected to the door into Pharaoh's palace.
Cinecitta Studios Rome Italy ~ Entrance
Thank you to "Hopew" for sharing her experience at the Cinecittà studios (Rome, Italy) with us.
