Romulus and Remus - One of the enduring symbols of the city of Roma.
The Roman Forum is an ageless collection of the columns, foundations and walls of ancient structures.
A classic image of the Colosseum
Because the wooden floor has long been removed, the bowels of the colosseum and all the passages they contain are revealed.
The Pantheon is one of the few structures that remains almost intact.
Inside the Pantheon the only light comes through the oculus.
The beautiful interior gives us a glimpse into what the ruins must have looked like so long ago.
The floor of the pantheon is a wonderful design of marble that has drainage holes to allow water let in by the occulus (ceiling hole) to drain.
We were so pleased to find out that the Vatican museum allowed photographs. The following images reflect a small part of the collection that we observed.
THis photo is a study in personal focus. While this group is intent on the artwork on the wall, Griffin is engrossed in the artwork of Tolkien.
The Egyptian musuem could learn quite a bit about display from the vatican's exhibits.
The Sistine chapel has been renovated and the artwork on the walls is now glowing in bright pastels
One of MIchaelangelo's great achievements, the Pieta in the Basilica of Saint Peter.
The light greeting the visitor to Saint Peters is artistically designed to create a depth and dynamic presence to this spiritual structure.
This is where the brass lining from the inside of the Pantheon's dome ended up.
Michaelangelo's dome is a study in directed light.
The sounds of worship beckoned from the front of the basilica.
Thisis the view from the inside of the dome looking down to the floor.
The view from the top of Saint Peters was amazing
The passage up and down the dome was a slanted winding passage that conjured up visions of the centuries of dignitaries and visitors who have climbed this edifice.
Spanish Steps
Trevi Fountain
Pamela inspecting the bags and shoes of this European fashion center.
Ah, Pisa from our hotel room.
The tower against a deep blue sky
The tower from an angle opposite those most frequently seen.
View from the top of the leaning tower.
Quinn treads on the same steps as Gallelio and others before him.
