Quirinal Hill with Horse Tamers ancient roman statue and President of Italian Republic official residence in Rome

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7314 x 4863 px | 61.9 x 41.2 cm | 24.4 x 16.2 inches | 300dpi

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17 December 2016

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Rome, Italy

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