Streets of Rome - Temple with Bell (Again)
"To the Envy of Venus" Achievement/Trophy
After dealing with the last dog, and possibly getting a secret and an achievement, as shown in the previous section, Lara returns to the temple with the bell. This time, climb the stairs and pull up into the doorway on the left. (This is the door that opened when you shot the bell.)
Walk to the edge. Then take a standing jump across the gap, grab the edge of the opposite opening, and pull up. (Or take a running jump, pressing Action to lower Lara's arc so she doesn't bang her head and fall.)
Endure the swarm of bats as you use the mechanism inside the "Mouth of Truth" to open the upper door of the TEMPLE. Or crouch in the corner until the bats disperse...
...then operate the mechanism.
Jump back across the gap to the TEMPLE.
Turn so the temple is behind Lara. Then climb/jump onto the high stone wall on the right. Follow the wall around the perimeter of the garden to the far end.
Take a running jump onto the terracotta-tiled roof. Cross the tiled roof...
...and take another running jump into the alcove in the far left corner. Here you'll find revolver bullets and a large medipack (29-30) (29-30/239).
Return across the rooftops...
...to the wall surrounding the TEMPLE, but don't drop down yet. If you like, you can take a little detour for an achievement/trophy. Follow the high wall opposite the temple almost to the corner. Walk to the edge and take a standing jump down onto the building with the gargoyles.
Walk to the edge directly above the gargoyles, turn around, and hold Action to hang from the edge. Now do a handstand: Continue holding Action to hang on.
Then hold Walk and press Forward, and Lara will pull up in a graceful handstand walkover, unlocking the "To the Envy of Venus" achievement/trophy.
Safety drop to the ground (i.e., hang from the edge then let go) to minimize fall damage. Return to the TEMPLE via the passageway to the right of the gargoyle building.
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