Italy's Eternal City, Rome, is home to stunning sights, picturesque streets, and lovely piazzas.
In the 1960s, photographer Charles W. Cushman captured the essence of the dolce vita lifestyle, frequenting the city's famed piazzas, landmarks, and winding alleys.
We've put together a collection of 21 of his photographs to help you step back in time to a different part of this charming city's past.
The full collection of images are preserved in the Indiana University Archives.
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Cushman took this photo of Rome from Gianicolo (Janiculum) Hill, which offers some of the best views of Rome.
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St. Peter’s Basilica can be seen from the Ponte Sant'Angelo (or the "Bridge of Angels"), which dates back to 134 AD and is lined with 10 angel sculptures designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
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Cushman frequented St. Peter's Square, which was also designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. When looking at the square from atop, it resembles a giant keyhole with two semicircular colonnades.
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