One of my history classes is a walking tour of some of the old historic monuments in Rome. This day (18 Jan) we went to the Roman Forum where some of the remains go back to 7th C. BC.
 Temple of Vesta (right) and Temple of Castor and Pollux (left) |
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| Temple of Saturn |
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| Temple of Saturn |
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| Looking across the Roman Forum with the Temple of Castor and Pollux in the distance |
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| Similar view again-isn't the lighting from the sun wonderful? |
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| Arch of Septimius Severus |
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| Detail of Arch of Septimius Severus |
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| Temple of Vesta |
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| View from the Palatine Hill |
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| Looking over the city from the top of the Palatine Hill |
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| The Temple of Hercules can be seen in the distance from atop the Palatine Hill |
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| Arch of Titus |
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| The Magnificent Colosseum... |
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| ...and again.... |
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| ...and again! |
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| Arch of Constantine |
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| Looking across part of the forum |
Wow, this is so wonderful! I feel like I'm there with you.
ReplyDeleteAll of these pictures look like postcards. Nice job!
Glad you finally got your luggage. I was wondering about it. I'll keep checking in, have as much fun as you can.
Love, Pati