Piazza della Rotunda

The first sound I heard as I entered Piazza Della Rotunda today was of metal magnet clinging together as men threw them in the air. In front of the Pantheon stood men who were dressed in red, and gold gladiator costumes hold swords. There were horse and buggies lined up along the front side of the historic landmark. People kept going up to the fountain to take scenic pictures. Some would nap under the marble edges of the fountain where there was about 3 feet of shade to keep them cool from the blistering hot day. There were African men standing at all sides of the fountain. Each one of the salesmen had at least 10 fake purses placed on the dirty, black street of the piazza. Their merchandise consisted of black, white and brown Louis Vuitton, Fendi, and Prada bags in all different shapes and sizes. When they thought that they had seen a police man they quickly gathered the purses from the ground and scattered. The little cafes surrounding the piazza smelled of delicious and expensive food. There were younger men handed out flyers to promote local clubs and bars. No matter what time of the day the square was crowded with tourists and locals hanging out and socializing.