La Fontana della BarcacciaLa Fontana della Barcaccia (The Old Boat Fountain) is located in Rome, Italy's Piazza di Spagna (Spanish Steps) area. Designed by Bernini and completed in 1627, it represents a sunken boat, half filled with water.
Ancient and ModernAncient and modern together. The Pantheon in Rome, Italy with a police motorcycle. Built by Hadrian in the 1st century AD. Also known as Santa Maria dei Martiri (Italian) or Sancta Maria ad Martyres (Latin) church.
Santa Prassede MosaicsRome Italy's 4th century Christian church Santa Prassede (Saint Praxedes) 8th century apse mosaic.
Santa Prassede MosaicsRome Italy's 4th century Christian church Santa Prassede (Saint Praxides) 8th century apse mosaic and triumphal arch mosaic.
Rome Italy Santa Prassede St Zeno Chapel 1Rome Italy's Santa Prassede church's St Zeno Chapel mosaics
Rome Italy Santa Prassede St Zeno Chapel 2Rome Italy's Santa Prassede church's St Zeno Chapel mosaics
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.
Interior of Rome, Italy's Santa Maria MaggioreInterior of Rome, Italy's Santa Maria Maggiore basilica with the baldachino and mosaics.
Rome Italy San Pietro in Vaticano (St Peter's) ApproachThe view from the approach of Rome Italy San Pietro in Vaticano (St Peter's).
Rome Italy Piazza San Pietro (St Peter's Square) FountainRome Italy Piazza San Pietro (St Peter's Square) Fountain at night
Castel Sant AngeloRome Italy's Castel Sant Angelo. Built on Hadrian's tomb (erected 138 AD), it was converted to a fortress in 401 AD as part of Honorius' defensive city wall and was used by numerous Popes as a defensive fort to protect the Vatican from invaders.
Pantheon Lintel with Full MoonThe Pantheon in Rome, Italy with a full moon. Built by Hadrian in the 1st century AD. Also known as Santa Maria dei Martiri (Italian) or Sancta Maria ad Martyres (Latin) church.
Rome Italy San Pietro in Vaticano (St Peter's) Approach 2The view from the approach of Rome Italy San Pietro in Vaticano (St Peter's).
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.
Rome Italy St Peter in the Vatican PanoramaSt Peter's in the Vatican lit at night. "New" St Peter's was built in the 16th century to replace "old" St Peter's which was built in the 4th century.
Rome Italy Spanish Steps Quiet MorningA quiet morning at the Spanish Steps in Rome Italy
La Fontana della Barcaccia (The Old Boat Fountain)La Fontana della Barcaccia (The Old Boat Fountain) is located in Rome, Italy's Piazza di Spagna (Spanish Steps) area. Designed by Bernini and completed in 1627, it represents a sunken boat, half filled with water.
La Fontana della Barcaccia (The Old Boat Fountain)La Fontana della Barcaccia (The Old Boat Fountain) is located in Rome, Italy's Piazza di Spagna (Spanish Steps) area. Designed by Bernini and completed in 1627, it represents a sunken boat, half filled with water.
Italy Ostia Antica Bath Floor Mosaic 1A nicely preserved bathouse floor mosaic in the Ostia Antica Italy archaological site
Italy Ostia Antica Bath Floor Mosaic 2A nicely preserved bathouse floor mosaic in the Ostia Antica Italy archaological site
