Colin suggested that we go see the Coliseum at night. Although it was chilly, and we thought we were in for the night, we ventured out on the train again to see it. Although there was construction and scaffolding, it was very cool and eery.
Lots of guys selling scarves, glowy toys and such...
tour groups going into the darkened Coliseum.
How much do you suppose LILT paid to have their logo on the Coliseum?
More scaffolding...
The Arch of Constantine, the triumphal arch of Rome, set between the Coliseum and the Palatine Hills. It was built to commemorate Constantine's victory but also his
conversion to Christianity.
Sunday, we got up and took the train to Vatican City....along with everyone in Italy I think. Everyone was leaving after Mass. Apparently, we missed it.
Late for Mass again!
The Papal Swiss Guard...must be Swiss, Catholic and single.
The place is absolutely enormous. Can't imagine how many people were there for Mass since half were gone when we got there.
Oh and.the line to get into St. Peter's was at least two hours long...Maybe next time.
St. Peter's Square. another Egyptian obelisk.
According to history, St. Peter requested to be crucified upside down as he is not worthy of being crucified in similar way as with Jesus Christ. It happened at the Circus of Nero in ancient Rome, the Obelisk was a silent witness to the execution of St. Peter.
That would be the reason why it's called "The Witness".
That would be the reason why it's called "The Witness".
A view of St. Peter's,,,you can see where the Pope is at the top of the steps, then the altar boys exiting behind into the doorway.
There was a special Mass being said later for a bunch of people we saw.
140 Saint statues atop the columns.
Didn't see anyone using these security machines...maybe before Mass?
Ponte Sant'Angelo, the Bridge of Angels that connects Rome to Hadrain's Mausoleum, spanning the River Tiber.
On to some of the Fountains of Rome (minus Trevi!)
Fontana del Tritone, fish at the base...
Fontana del Naiads... in the Piazza della Repubblica,
next to it the Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri
They call it the Terrina Fountain because it looks like a soup terrine.
Next....the Coliseum and more!
