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Greetings from Rome!

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Rome with my family... and brought a recorder with me. This soundscape captures the essence of Rome and is divided into two parts: the sacred and the profane, with the city's iconic fountains - the default setting - bridging these contrasting worlds.

On the left side of the generator, you'll hear sounds from inside Rome's majestic basilicas. These historic churches are not only architectural marvels but also places of deep spiritual significance for Christians. The serene ambiance inside contrasts sharply with the bustling city outside, though it's hard to completely escape the flow of tourists. The Sistine Chapel, for instance, is often more crowded than a boulevard.

The Fountains: Rome's fountains historically provided essential clean drinking water, sourced from ancient aqueducts, and played a crucial role in public health. Today, they remain beloved gathering spots where people can relax to the tranquil sound of flowing water. Each fountain has its unique sound, from the subtle trickles inside the precincts of St. Clement Basilica, to the grandeur of the Trevi Fountain.

Transitioning to the right side, the soundscape shifts to the vibrant secular life of Rome. The Trevi Fountain, a masterpiece of Baroque art, is always surrounded by a symphony of voices from around the world. Moving further, the bustling streets and the ambient noises from the rooftop of the place I stayed capture the dynamic, ever-moving life of modern Romans.

I hope this audible postcard allows you to 'hear' Rome and feel its heartbeat from the comfort of your home... or office.

Published by Stéphane on June 24th, 2024

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  What a pleasure to be in Rome again! <3 This is a perfect audable postcard, no: a full set of these thanks to the independent sliders. Here's my addition: Piazza Navona.

  Helps cancel out the noise in a busy office... And daydream about being elsewhere.

  The generators I prefer are those with various noises, without birds, and not musical

  The rooftops with the playful swallows flying by, followed by people chatting loudly in the alleys below and music tunes from cars driving by … wow, a scrumptious soundscape. Thank you!

  What a wonderful concept! I love it. I wish there were animators for the various locations, not just for the individual sliders.

  I use this sound to study my Latin class, and it makes it a whole vibe! Thanks Pigeon :)

  That's a really lovely soundscape - gotta love the amount of variety between and inside the sliders. As I'm personally fond of 'slice of life' soundscapes, I'm finding this configuration quite relaxing right now, especially as the sun is shining through the window right onto me.

  Wow - such a great soundscape! The St. Peter preset sounds like there's a mass going on. Lovely - someday, I hope to visit.