Rome--2004

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Spring Break in Rome

                   

Rome, the Eternal City

History, history, history!  A visit to Rome is a hands-on history lesson.  On our trip to Rome you will see ancient constructions such as the Colosseum, the Forum Romanaum, the Pantheon and the ruins of Roman walls (dating from the 1st century BC).  We will visit the Sistine Chapel, with a ceiling decorated by Michelangelo during the Middle Ages.  Our extension to Pompeii will allow us to observe the remains of a city destroyed by the eruption of Mt Vesuvius in 79 AD.  So many things to see … so many things to do!          
HERE IS A PHOTO GALLERY OF OUR TRIP--click on an image for larger photo
Arrival dinner--first nite in RomeSighteeingEntrance to Villa d'EsteCourtyard Villa d'EsteCourtyard Villa d'EsteCourtyard Villa d'EsteFountain at Villa d'EsteFountain in the gardens of Villa d'EsteFountain at Villa d'Este--IN THE RAIN!
"Colosseum"Holding up the supports of the ColiseumColiseum interior access passagesColiseum--Original marble seats--for the rich!Coliseum--tunnels under the field ColiseumColiseum--from field levelForum RomanaumForum Romanaum
Forum RomanaumForum RomanaumLunch in a small cafeTrevi Fountain--toss acoin over your shoulderTour Leader on the Spanish StepsFountainPantheonLounging around the fountain in front of the PantheonObilisk in front of the Pantheon
On the train to FlorenceStreet parking is tight in FlorenceThe Duomo of florenceAt the Vatican for the Wednesday Papal AudienceAt the Vatican for the Wednesday Papal AudiencePope Paul at the Wednesday Papal AudienceWalk this way. . .. . . and stand in line for the Vatican MuseumCourtyard of the Vatican Museum and the dome of St. Peter's
Vatican Museum sculpture gallaryDetail of wine making on an urnSculpture--Carrying the grapesGallary ceiling at the Vatican MuseumPieta by MichaelangeloSwiss guardsCastelli St. AngeloAn evening strol in rome
PompeiiPompeiiPompeiiVillas on the island of Capri--in the fog and rain.