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Built in 72 AD, the Roman Colosseum held 55,000 spectators. Many restorations had been made for the jubilee year and were still underway while I was there.
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A view of the underground.
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These photos are from the Roman Forum. This is the Arch Of Titus
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Constantine and Maxentius Basilica
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House Of The Vestal Virgins
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Temple Of Venus & Rome
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Gesu - The First Jesuit Church built in Rome from 1568 to 1584
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The Pantheon - The Temple Of The Gods! Built in 118 - 125 AD
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The Pantheon
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The Pantheon
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The diameter and height of the rotunda are equal - 140 ft.
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Built in 129AD, Saint Angelos' Castle began as Emporer Hadrian's mausoleum.
It's the entrance to the Vatican Tunnel.
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Saint Angelos' Castle
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Adjacent to Saint Angelos' Castle is Vittorio Eman II
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The Fontana delia Baraccia, at the foot of the Spanish Steps, was under repair so a highlight photo of that was out of the question. The Spanish Steps were built in the 17th century. Throughout history, it's been a cool place to hang out. You be the judge.
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St. Peter's Bascilica - Rome Italy - dates back to the second century. This facade began in 1506.
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St. Peter's Bascilica
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Hi Mom!
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Looking out over the Vatican from St. Peter's
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Where most of the Masses are held in the Vatican. I attended two of them here.
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The Papal altar where noone presides over Mass but the Pope. Sorry folks but my camera can't do the Vatican justice. You'd best make the trip yourself.
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The dome of St. Peter's Bascilica
