Pantheon
15 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
The Pantheon was originally built as a temple for all gods. The Oculus (round opening in the top of the dome) is 142 feet off the ground and is also 142 feet wide!
Colosseum (Part 1)
16 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Today we went to one of the most famous places in Italy, the Colosseum!
Colosseum (Part 2)
16 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
The base of the Colosseum was full of trap doors for the animals to enter through. It could also be flooded for naval battle reenactments!
Colosseum (Part 3)
16 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
The Colosseum had multiple levels (with VERY steep steps) and more than 50 entrance arches. There are probably a lot more than that. They are labeled with Roman Numerals, and the highest ones we sawMeer informatie
Roman Forum
16 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
From the Colosseum we went to the Roman Forum. This is where the ruins of Ancient Rome can be found! It was primarily used as a market place, but government buildings and houses (although much closerMeer informatie
Victor Emmanuel II National Monument
16 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
This memorial was made for the first king of unified Italy. Surprisingly, while the USA declared independence in 1776, the country of Italy was established much later; 1861. In Italian, this place isMeer informatie
Tiramisu
16 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
First Tiramisu of the trip!
En Route to Tuscany!
16 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
We're leaving the Italian capital of Rome and heading to Tuscany for our next stop on our adventure!
Time to Taste!
16 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
We stopped at this family run store that has TONS of chocolate, cheese, pasta, truffles, and olive oil. For almost everything, they had free samples out! They also had some olive oil based skin andMeer informatie
Trivia Champs 🏆
16 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
I blame this one on our tour director Elizabeth.....lol She had us compete in teams on trivia facts about Italy (some things that we learned from her, some general info facts). The good news is thatMeer informatie
Pizza Dinner
16 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Another great dinner! We started off with salad. Then they brought out 3 different types of pizza to try: tomato, ham and white cheese, and plain cheese. They had them cut into small (usually) squaresMeer informatie
Fantastic Garden Hotel
16 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
We're all settled into our second hotel. It's beautiful!
Piazza di Santa Croce
17 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
In the square next to the Santa Croce Basilica, there are a bunch of statues. All but 3 are original.
We found Dante!
17 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
Dante is considered the father of the Italian language. He is the author of the three part poem (Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso) collectively called The Divine Comedy.
Ponte Vecchio
17 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
This is the only bridge left in Florence that was not destroyed in World War II.
Il Duomo
17 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
This cathedral is famous for its use of white, pink, and green marble, as well as its dome, which has 463 steps to get to the top. The ceiling around the spiral stairs is very low, and it's only wideMeer informatie
One tour please, and make it lean!
17 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Hopefully we helped keep it upright!
Piazza del Duomo
17 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
The other buildings in the Piazza del Duomo in Pisa are also slanted but not as much. They believe they have fixed the Leaning Tower so that it will not fall. Why not straighten it up, you ask? GoodMeer informatie
Verona here we come!
18 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
Romeo & Juliette's Balcony
18 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?
Lunch at Pizzium
18 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
Yum yum yum
Arena of Verona and Square
18 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F
The statue of the man says "To those who fell (died) for freedom"
The man on the horse is Vittorio Emanuele II - the first king of unified Italy.
Al Supermercato
18 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Everybody decided to get some snacks. I got some soda :-)
On to Venice!
19 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
First stop is to see how the Venetians make glass.
Venetian Glass Blowing
19 juni 2024, Italië ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
We got to see a demonstration on how the Venetian glassblowing is done!































































































































Great pictures! Looks like everyone is having a great time! [Kim]
Wow! Look at these great pics! You make it seem like I'm there with you looking at everything! Thanks for the time you're putting in to uploading these pics and commenting on all the pictures! It's wonderful to be on your journey!!!! [Sharon]
ReizigerThese pics are wonderful, and a good education!!