Sheer, mind-blowing magnificence in thousands of tiny smalti, left me speechless.
{The Roman Pool is decorated from ceiling to floor with 1″ square mosaic tiles. These glass tiles, called smalti, are either colored (mainly blue or orange) or are clear with fused gold inside. The intense colors and shimmering gold of the tiles combine to create a breathtaking effect. The designs created by the tiles were developed by muralist Camille Solon. The inspiration for some of these designs came from the 5th Century Mausoleum of Galla Placidia.}
For more about the Roman Pool, please go to the Hearst Castle Pools webpage.
July 12th, 2017
The Humble Fabulist 
Fantastic and completely surreal fantasy ! A man had this built for himself and his close relatives. This pushes the limits of realisation a step further. Many thanks, the Humble Fabulist !
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A fantasy, yet very real, perfectly materialized to fit the man’s dream. Simply wondrous, I still can’t believe my eyes, Gil!
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Absolutely Beautiful! Her mausoleum is absolutely beautiful too!
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That’s in Ravenna, Italy right? Haven’t been yet, but if the Roman Pool resembles it, even a little, it must be magnificent!
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Yes, it is beautiful as well as all of the mosaics around the city! Hope you get to see it and enjoy it one day! It is my favorite city!
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Hope so too – and soon! Thank you Valerie!
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