Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major)One of the four Papal basilicas in Rome, Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) was built in the 3rd century AD. Its ceiling is covered with gold brought back from the New World.
Santa Maria Maggiore Apse Mosaic - Mary and ChristInterior apse mosaic in the basilica Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, Italy. Mosiac depicts Mary and Christ and dates from the 9th century AD.
Santa Prassede MosaicsRome Italy's 4th century Christian church Santa Prassede (Saint Praxides) 8th century apse mosaic and triumphal arch mosaic.
Santa Prassede MosaicsRome Italy's 4th century Christian church Santa Prassede (Saint Praxedes) 8th century apse mosaic.
St Peter's at NightSt Peter's in the Vatican lit at night. "New" St Peter's was built in the 16th century, replacing "Old" St Peter's, which was built in the 4th century AD. It was designed by Bramante and was oversaw by such luminaries as Raphael and Michelangelo. It is the largest church in Christendom.
St Peter's BaldacchinoThe interior of Rome's St Peter's (San Pietro in Vaticano) with the baldacchino
St Peter's Baldacchino InteriorInner side of the baldacchino in St Peter's (San Pietro in Vaticano)
St Peter's Interior with Baldacchino PanoramaThe interior of Rome's St Peter's (San Pietro in Vaticano) with the baldacchino shot as a panorama.
The Colosseum at nightRome, Italy's Colosseum at night. Built by Vespasian and dedicated in 80 AD, the Colosseum has been a symbol of Rome for 2 000 years. Gladiators fought animals and themselves, sometimes to the death, for over 300 years in this arena.
The Colosseum at TwilightRome, Italy's Colosseum at twilight. Built by Vespasian and dedicated in 80 AD, the Colosseum has been a symbol of Rome for 2 000 years. Gladiators fought animals and themselves, sometimes to the death, for over 300 years in this arena.
The Fall of the EmpireRome, Italy's Pantheon viewed from an unusual perspective
The Fountain of the PantheonThe fountain in the piazza of the Pantheon of Rome, Italy
The Pantheon in Rome, ItalyRome's ancient Pantheon in the heart of the city
The Pantheon in Rome, ItalyThe front of the Pantheon in Rome, Italy
The Roman Forum Looking NorthwestThe jumble of buildings that is Rome, Italy's Roman Forum.
Trastever Lavendar WaterfallA waterfall of lavendar in Trastevere, Rome, Italy.
Trevi Fountain ScaffoldingThe Trevi Fountain coverd in scaffolding in Rome, Italy
