Day Sixteen - Rome: | |
Today we discovered ancient Rome.
But first, we bid a fond farewell to Juan, our excellent driver (El Rapido).
Truly a nice guy and an excellent driver - Adios Amigo & Thanks Again! After a great pizza for lunch, we spent the rest of the day absorbing Roman culture and history.
Francesca, our guide, gave us an in-depth, flash history lesson of the Coloseum, Forum and Pantheon.
Evening was spent on a floodlit fountain walk through Rome's great piazzas. Rome has an extremely long history. If you're interested in Roman history, see
Timeline: Ancient Rome. Rome has a lot going on. There's some nice photos of the monuments at
Ancient Rome Monuments. |
Harley Ultra Classic Electra Glide - Not Many in Europe
Spotted this one on at our lunch stop on the way to Rome.
Similar to the bike I rode cross-country a couple months ago.
Spotted this one on at our lunch stop on the way to Rome.
Similar to the bike I rode cross-country a couple months ago.
Goodbye & Many Thanks to Our Driver Juan (El Rapido)
Ferdi Leading us to Our Last
Rick Steves Hotel in Rome
Rick Steves Hotel in Rome
Many of Our Group Will be Staying at
Least One Extra Night in Rome
Least One Extra Night in Rome
After Checking In, Our First Meal at
an Outdoor Patio at a Local Pizzeria
an Outdoor Patio at a Local Pizzeria
Map of Rome
Rome's Coloseum
Rome's Coloseum
This is Francesca, Our Guide for the
Coloseum, Forum, & Pantheon
Coloseum, Forum, & Pantheon
Francesca Giving us the Lowdown on the Coloseum
Rome's Coloseum
Quite a Maze of Animal, Gladiator, &
Slave Quarters Under the Coloseum
Slave Quarters Under the Coloseum
Commemorative to All the Christian's Killed Here
Section Showing a Sample of How Marble,
Once Covering the Coloseum, Would Have Looked
Once Covering the Coloseum, Would Have Looked
Showing a Reconstruced Section of the Coloseum Floor
Rome's Coloseum
View From the Coloseum
Temple of Venus & Rome
Built in AD 121 by Emperor Hadrian.
Built in AD 121 by Emperor Hadrian.
The Arch of Constatine - Viewed From the Coloseum
Francesca Was Very Knowledgeable &
Passionate About Her Roman Heritage
Passionate About Her Roman Heritage
The Engineering Detail is Fascinating
In fact, the only reason the coloseum is not complete is
due more to 2000 years of looters, not structural failure.
In fact, the only reason the coloseum is not complete is
due more to 2000 years of looters, not structural failure.
When Francesca Talks, People Listen
Rome's Coloseum
Heading to the Forum, We Walk Through the Arch of Titus
Basilica of Constantine & Maxeritus
Basilica dei SS Cosma e Damiano
Roman Forum - Basically it's the Downtown
Shopping Mall/Business District/Public
Square, But Without All the Diesel Fumes
Shopping Mall/Business District/Public
Square, But Without All the Diesel Fumes
Roman Forum - Looking Back at the Basilica
Roman Forum - Again, These Structues Didn't Just "Fall Apart"
Many Churches, farms, homes, and other structures were
constructed using material "borrowed" from the past.
Many Churches, farms, homes, and other structures were
constructed using material "borrowed" from the past.
Roman Forum
Roman Forum - The Leaning Towers of Tourists
Roman Forum
Column Dedicated to Emperor Phocas - 608 AD
Temple d'Antonin et Faustine - Impressive, Most Impressive
Francesca Educates Us - She's a Forum Correspondent
Temple of Vesta
Roman Forum
Arch of Septimius Severus
The Three Columns in the Center are the Remaining
Corinthian Columns of the Temple of Castor & Pollux
Corinthian Columns of the Temple of Castor & Pollux
Eight Remaining Columns of the Temple of Saturn
The older, original temple dated from
497 BC, but the ruins are from 42 BC.
The older, original temple dated from
497 BC, but the ruins are from 42 BC.
Arch of Septimius Severus - Probably the Entrance Side
There are holes and divots all over the
arch thought to be for flying banners.
There are holes and divots all over the
arch thought to be for flying banners.
Roman Forum
How Many Different Directions Can We Look?
Let's Try This Way
Statue of Marcus Aurelius - Horsing Around
Tabularium - Symbol of the Roman Senates' Return to Power
Built in 78 BC, it was designed to house the State Archives
and was therefore a public building of some importance.
Built in 78 BC, it was designed to house the State Archives
and was therefore a public building of some importance.
Tabularium on Piazza de Campotile - Near the Forum
Church of Gesł
Bernini Sculpture of an Elephant &
Egyptian Obelisk in the Piazza De Minerva
Egyptian Obelisk in the Piazza De Minerva
Did I leave the Oven On?
You Lookin' at Me?
The Back of the Pantheon
The Side of the Pantheon
Piazza Della Rotunda
The Pantheon - Rome's Best
Preserved Ancient Structure
Preserved Ancient Structure
The Pantheon
The Pantheon
The Pantheon
Rome at Night - Rich & Pam in Front of the Trevi Fountain
Francine & Jackie in Front of the Trevi Fountain
Rome at Night
Rome at Night
Go to: Top of This Page
Go to: Next Page
Go to: Previous Page