ItaliëColosseum41°53’27” N 12°29’33” E
30 mei 2017, Italië ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Un caffè con vista.
After spending an hour or so in the colosseo, we decided to head for our 2nd coffee of the day... or is it third?
A chic venue up a hill just north of the attraction offered aMeer informatie
ItaliëRoman Forum41°53’33” N 12°29’7” E
30 mei 2017, Italië ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Downtown Ancient Rome - Ruins of the fallen empire
Tickets purchased for the Colosseo also gave access to Foro Romano and Palatine Hill. The excavations to clear the Roman Forum took over 100 years -Meer informatie
ItaliëPantheon41°53’60” N 12°28’36” E
30 mei 2017, Italië ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Our Lady at the Heavenly Altar
This 13th century minor Basilica is a Roman Catholic church, and the only church on Campidoglio (aka Capitoline Hill, and formerly known as Mons Saturnius - dedicatedMeer informatie
ItaliëPantheon41°53’60” N 12°28’36” E
30 mei 2017, Italië ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
The Alter of the Fatherland
Also known as the national monument to Victor Emmanuel II, this gorgeous site was built in his honor as the first king of a unified Italy.
If you ascend the many steps atMeer informatie
ItaliëMonte Viminale41°54’0” N 12°28’60” E
30 mei 2017, Italië ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
"Rachel, what did you do in Italy?"
Eat.
Did I mention our diets have been terrible since we've gotten here?
Must Try: The chocolate mousse
Price: $
Food Quality: 4 Stars
Service Quality: 3 Stars
ItaliëPantheon41°53’55” N 12°28’37” E
30 mei 2017, Italië ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
A former Roman temple that has been converted to a church. It is the most preserved and influential building of ancient Rome. It's name means "honor all Gods" in Greek, and was first built almost 2000Meer informatie
ItaliëMonte Quirinale41°54’7” N 12°29’4” E
30 mei 2017, Italië ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Tonight, we left the tourist backpacks and dslr behind for a night out... and it was fantastic.
45€ for a huge meat and cheese plate, caprese salad, and a bottle of red. Because when in Rome,Meer informatie
VaticaanstadSaint Peter's Square41°54’8” N 12°27’25” E
31 mei 2017, Vaticaanstad ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Checked off a bucket list item... and made 1 more.
#44 - Attend the Pope's public address in person ✔
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#62 - Bring my child to the Pope's address so his/her forehead can get kissed by theMeer informatie
VaticaanstadPigna Courtyard41°54’23” N 12°27’13” E
31 mei 2017, Vaticaanstad ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
We decided to leave the Pope's public address a little early to beat the crowds to the Vatican Museum - and it worked!
My absolute favorite piece in the Vatican museum was Raphael's "The School ofMeer informatie
VaticaanstadSistine Chapel41°54’11” N 12°27’16” E
31 mei 2017, Vaticaanstad ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
There are no words. Absolutely stunning.
On the ceiling and walls of the chapel are the beautiful works of Michealangelo that took 4 years to complete (1508-1512). This is arguably one of mankind'sMeer informatie
