Not What We Expected
11 novembre 2019, Italie ⋅ 55 °F
We were very disappointed. Yes, this was an open air market that sold food but not ready to eat food, as we were expecting. Instead, this was a market that sold food for people take home and prepare aEn savoir plus
Avoid at Night
11 novembre 2019, Italie ⋅ 🌧 55 °F
At night, Campo de' Fiori is a popular place for tourists and young people coming in from all over Rome. In recent times, it has become one of the most dangerous nighttime places of the city due toEn savoir plus
Shelter from the Rain
11 novembre 2019, Italie ⋅ 55 °F
I guess the best thing about being here right now is that we’re getting a break from the rain. It’s nice to be somewhere that’s dry, even if it’s only for a bit.
Nothing For Us
11 novembre 2019, Italie ⋅ 55 °F
While this was an interesting looking place, it’s obviously not what we expected. I’m thinking that Bryan thought that this would have been something like Smorgasburg back home in New York City.En savoir plus
The Pork Shop
11 novembre 2019, Italie ⋅ 🌧 55 °F
When entering this historical norcineria you will be overwhelmed by the scents and aromas. You’ll find a unique selection of products all made from pork. Sausages with various grains and aromas,En savoir plus
On the Bus
11 novembre 2019, Italie ⋅ 54 °F
We decided to visit the Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore and, since it was too far to walk in the rain, we got on a bus. This was my first bus ride in Rome and I wasn’t impressed. The bus wasEn savoir plus
Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore
11 novembre 2019, Italie ⋅ 54 °F
The bus let us off right by the Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore. It felt so good to get away from that hobo who was sleeping next to me on the bus. This is a one of Rome’s most famousEn savoir plus
Let’s Go Inside
11 novembre 2019, Italie ⋅ 54 °F
The Basilica of Saint Mary Major or Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Italian, is a major papal basilica as well as one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome and the largest Catholic Marian churchEn savoir plus
Checkpoint
11 novembre 2019, Italie ⋅ 54 °F
I find it very sad that it’s necessary to make people go through metal detectors and do bag checks before they can enter a church. I’ll never understand why anyone would want to start trouble inEn savoir plus
So Impressive!
11 novembre 2019, Italie ⋅ 54 °F
Santa Maria Maggiore, one of the first churches built in honour of the Virgin Mary, was erected in the immediate aftermath of the Council of Ephesus of 431, which proclaimed Mary Mother of God. PopeEn savoir plus
Strange Seats
11 novembre 2019, Italie ⋅ 54 °F
I’m surprised that such a grand cathedral has chairs like this rather than the more traditional wooden pews. Seating like this just seems very odd and out of place to me.
The Bethlehem Crypt
11 novembre 2019, Italie ⋅ 54 °F
Under the high altar of the basilica is the Crypt of the Nativity, or Bethlehem Crypt, with a crystal reliquary designed by Giuseppe Valadier said to contain wood from the Holy Crib of the nativity ofEn savoir plus
Corridors
11 novembre 2019, Italie ⋅ 55 °F
The architecture of these cathedrals is amazing! Everything is so beautiful and I’m absolutely amazed at what people were able to create so long ago, without any modern tools.
Prayers
11 novembre 2019, Italie ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
Best Pastry
11 novembre 2019, Italie ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
Vatican
12 novembre 2019, Cité du Vatican ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
Always Look Up
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The Sistine Chapel
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So Crowded!
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Lunch
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Church
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Time for Dinner
13 novembre 2019, Italie ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F
Leonardo Express
14 novembre 2019, Italie ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F
Riding the Rails
14 novembre 2019, Italie ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F
Flying
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