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[scifan57]

Where would you find this? What is it called? Who built it?

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[AdmiralAdama]

Can I guess Italy to narrow the field?

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[scifan57]

Can I guess Italy to narrow the field?

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Yes, it is located in Italy.

 

[AdmiralAdama]

Is it in Rome?

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[scifan57]

Is it in Rome?

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Rome would be correct. All you need now, is it's identity and who built it.

 

[scifan57]

Here's another clue. It's down the street from the Theater of Marcellus.

 

[AdmiralAdama]

Would it be the Portico of Octavia? If so, Augustus built it as a monument to his sister Octavia around 26BC.

The image in your challenge is of the southwest entrance - which is all that remains of the original structure.

An on-line article notes the ruin now forms part of an archaeological park that includes some temples and the theatre of Marcellus.

This image shows the portico under night lighting.



(Image credit: roman-sitesDOTcom)

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[scifan57]

Would it be the Portico of Octavia? If so, Augustus built it as a monument to his sister Octavia around 26BC.

The image in your challenge is of the southwest entrance - which is all that remains of the original structure.

An on-line article notes the ruin now forms part of an archaeological park that includes some temples and the theatre of Marcellus.

This image shows the portico under night lighting.

<img src="http://www.ipadforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=36763"/>

(Image credit: roman-sitesDOTcom)

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It could indeed be the porticus of Octavia.
Here is what it originally looked like.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porticus_Octaviae

The challenge moves east.

 

[AdmiralAdama]

These two images are related. They are part of one rather large thing.
As a whole, this place has been described as one of the world's "buried treasures."

What it is leads you to where it is. Need both answers for the win.

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(Image by Peter Moore)




(Image credit - Wikipedia)

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[scifan57]

These two images are related. They are part of one rather large thing.
As a whole, this place has been described as one of the world's "buried treasures."

What it is leads you to where it is. Need both answers for the win.

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<img src="http://www.ipadforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=36765"/>
(Image by Peter Moore)

<img src="http://www.ipadforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=36766"/>
(Image credit - Wikipedia)

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Would it be the Moscow subway system in Moscow, Russia?

 

[AdmiralAdama]

Yes it is.

That was quick.

Ping and pong.

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[scifan57]

Where is this located? What is it known as?

 

[AdmiralAdama]

Part of the Chicago Transit Authority rapid transit system nicknamed the "L" for elevated.

Your picture appears to show act a train entering "the loop".

This image is a frontal of the same area, if I'm correct.



(Image credit -Wikipedia)

Based on total track mileage the Chicago system is the second largest rail transit system in the U.S., behind New York.

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[scifan57]

Part of the Chicago Transit Authority rapid transit system nicknamed the "L" for elevated.

Your picture appears to show act rain entering "the loop".

This image is a frontal of the same area, if I'm correct.

<img src="http://www.ipadforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=36773"/>

(Image credit -Wikipedia)

Based on total track mileage the Chicago system is the second largest rail transit system in the U.S., behind New York.

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Correct, Admiral. It's a view of the loop in central Chicago. Your photo is the same curve, taken from the opposite side. You have the challenge, Admiral.

P.S. auto correct did a number on your post, Admiral.

 

[AdmiralAdama]

Correct, Admiral. It's a view of the loop in central Chicago. Your photo is the same curve, taken from the opposite side. You have the challenge, Admiral.

P.S. auto correct did a number on your post, Admiral.

I was changing it as you posted.
I've also changed the quote box in your
response.

Interesting the intuitive spelling feature chose "elected" over elevated, for a city known for its raucous politics.

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