The view from the top of Gianicolo is well worth the effort.
Ok, the bus ride!!
A similar view from Gianicolo, this time at night.
A similar view from Gianicolo, this time at night.
Another view of the Colosseum. |
Inside, this area was actually under the arena which had a wooden floor... |
... these chaps would appear through trap doors to dispose of their hapless victims. See the movie "Gladiator". |
There are a number of these columns scattered around Ancient Rome... |
... they are covered in intricate, if somewhat violent carvings. |
Basilica San Pietro, the largest church in the world... |
... a closer view of the tourist scramble. |
Once past the scramble and security the inside is magnificent ... |
... just look and admire the incredible craftsmanship ... |
... and remember where the money came from.
If you are feeling energetic you can climb to
the top of the cupola (dome).
The view is incredible!!
St. Peters at night, I don't fancy paying the electricity bill!! |
Close to St. Peters, Castel St. Angelo. |
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The Forum, ancient Rome's seat of power. Images of Cæsar being murdered and Nero fiddling... |
...actually, Julius was done (by Brutus et al) at Largo
Argentina,
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