Try to get a sense of perspective. The Colosseum is huge. It could contain more than 70,000 people. Perhaps not quite the MCG, but close...
This is the remains of the temple where the Vestal virgins kept a sacred flame alight. Convincingly claiming that as long as the flame was alight, the Roman state was safe, they were assured the best seats at the games.
Trajan's Arch through which the triumphant generals and booty would parade. The forrunner of all the other arches around the world.
The Roman forum was the meeting place in ancient Rome. Successive administrations developed successive fora, demonstrating the great value in machinery of government changes.
Moving right along, this monument is to Victor Emmanuel, the first King of Italy who united the 17 different parts into one country. With just a little help from Garibaldi.
Storm clouds came up. Suddenly we met Ray and Maria (two people from the French Chateaux tour).
We met in Capitol Square, designed by Michelangelo, as if he didn't have enough to do.
We had lunch together and watched the lightning and rain as the storm blew over
Postpluvially, this church had lovely mosaics and an early work by Michelangelo.
The final church for the day -- as promised -- was important for the Jesuits. St Ignatius makes a appearance. Sorry, you'll need to look from side on.
In the evening we crossed the river Tiber to visit a charming piazza in a less touristy, more artsy area.
We had an aperitif at this restaurant.
And a lovely meal with the group, for most a Roman speciality pasta.
- Posted from the back beach. Are we falling behind?
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