Medieval Gate in Restored Rome Terminal at Midnight

Humid air hangs heavy in the restored train terminal, condensing on the stone surfaces of a massive medieval city gate replica standing at the far end. Distant street lamps spill a pale, yellowish glow across the wet floor, creating long, shimmering reflections that stretch toward the vanishing point. The heavy masonry of the gate features arched entryways and crenellated tops, against the smooth, modern tiles of the terminal walls. Winter chill is visible in the steam rising faintly from the damp ground near the base of the arch. Overhead, steel beams of the terminal frame the ancient structure, while puddles on the floor mirror the faint light, showing the depth of the long hall.