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South of the Roman Forum, a slope leads up to the Palatine Hill, Rome’s legendary birthplace and today a romantic garden, dotted with toppled columns among the wild flowers and spiny acanthus shrubs.
On exhibition in the sacristy are mementos of the Catholic Monarchs, including Ferdinand’s sword and Isabella’s scepter and crown, a circle of gold embellished with acanthus scrolls.
Laurel wreaths, symbolizing victory, and olive branches symbolizing peace, also adorn the rug's border along with acanthus leaves.