My daughter Sarah just returned from a two week trip to Italy. The trip was organized by her college and she had lots of fun; specially with the food. She spent a week in Florence and a week in Rom. Been to Rome, have not make it to Florence yet, but hope to do it in a couple of years. I am posting a few pictures from Rome I took during my 2008 visit; must return soon. What a place, really need a few weeks to get to know it a bit. The history is just amazing and taking the guided tours is highly recommended; specially the two hour guided tour of the Colosseum.
A view of the river Tiber and on the left the Saint Angelo castle. It dates back to the Roman period but has been radically transformed over the centuries.The castle was built in 123 AD as a monument tomb to eventually house the ashes of emperor Hadrian. For more history on this amazing structure please click on picture.
The Roman Colosseum. All I can say is WOW! One of my very favorite sites in the old city. Took the two hour tour and was amazed at the history of this building. As most know, it was used for many things, but most notorious was it's use to entertain the roman populous with horrific bloody games and, many believe Christians were martyred in it. Hard to believe that it was inaugurated in 80 AD and was used until 523 AD. For more detail information please click picture.
Took this image while in Saint Peter's square. Saw this view between some of the many columns that flank the square and liked what I saw.
Saint Peter's Basilica; a very impressive building. Climbed up to the church's cupola and took this view of the square from the very top of it. For details on the basilica please click on picture.
The Vatican Swiss Guards - serve as bodyguards, ceremonial guards and palace guards at foreign European court since the late 15Th century...for more information click on picture. They really do not mode. Stood in front of this guard for quite a while before taking this picture; not a single flinch.
by Carlos
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