Romancing the Stone
Rome is a museum of travertine with villas, palaces, and masterpieces such as the Colosseum, St. Peter’s Basilica, Theatre of Marcellus, Tritone Fountain, Adriana Villa, and Trevi Fountain …
Travertine has been used as a building material for millenniums. Lightweight yet strong. It’s best suited for thermal and acoustic insulation, and a stunning decorative surface when polished.