The Arch of Constantine is a triumphal arch. It was built to commemorate the triumph of Constantine I in a battle for Milvian Bridge in 312 AD.
The mightly Colosseum
Natalie and Tyler outside the Colosseum
These guys dress up like roman soldiers and charge money for people to have their photos taken with them. I just took one from a distance.
Natalie and Tyler outside the Colosseum
These guys dress up like roman soldiers and charge money for people to have their photos taken with them. I just took one from a distance.
The Forum is on Capitoline Hill. The ruins are where the government sat during Roman times. 
All of us at the Forum
All of us at the Forum
A dome outside the Forum
On top of a building outside the Forum.
On top of a building outside the Forum.
St. Peter's Basillica is the largest church in the world. It is beautiful and ornate. 
Looking at St. Peter's Square from the steps of the Basillica.
The roofline of St. Peter's Basillica is lined with statues of Pope's and Saints. Jesus is in the middle.
The roofline of St. Peter's Basillica is lined with statues of Pope's and Saints. Jesus is in the middle.
Not a very good photo but a glimpse of the Vatican guards in their colorful uniforms.
The front of St. Peter's. The middle balcony is where the new Pope is introduced to the world after he is elected.
The front of St. Peter's. The middle balcony is where the new Pope is introduced to the world after he is elected.
A huge, beautiful fountain in St. Peter's Square
This building in the Vatican is where the Pope lives. His living quarters are the entire top floor of this building. When he appears to wave to the people he comes the the second window from the right.
Looking toward the main altar of St. Peter's. It sits right under the main dome.
This is "La Pieta" meaning "the pity". It is a Michaelangelo and absolutely took my breath away and brought tears to my eyes. As I looked upon Mary holding the dead Jesus, her perfect son, I couldn't help but think of her as a mother and her as a woman and how she must of felt at that moment when the world thought that all hope was gone. Thank heaven for the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and for the resurrection that brings life back to man.
Part of the Vatican
Looking toward the main altar of St. Peter's. It sits right under the main dome.
This is "La Pieta" meaning "the pity". It is a Michaelangelo and absolutely took my breath away and brought tears to my eyes. As I looked upon Mary holding the dead Jesus, her perfect son, I couldn't help but think of her as a mother and her as a woman and how she must of felt at that moment when the world thought that all hope was gone. Thank heaven for the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and for the resurrection that brings life back to man.
The covering over the altar that only the Pope officiates at.
The main dome of St. Peter's
The main dome of St. Peter's
This incredible picture is not a painting. It is a mosaic made with millions of tiny little squares. AMAZING!
Castel San Angel. St. Angel's Castle was built as a tomb for the Emperor Hadrian. It is now a museum
The "IIVittoriano" A monument built in honor of Victor Emmanuele
My husband and I were able to go to Italy a few years ago. We were able to go to Rome, Florence & Pisa. I love your first shot of the Colosseum from the park side. I love the trees. I wish my photos were this great!
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