SUMMER 2018 VACATION IN ITALY; 

 Our Day in Rome

 On the way to Rome on Freccia Rossa 

                           (Red Arrow train)

 
 Above, waiting for the bus station, across from the Rome's Termini Train Station
Below,  in Rome on the touring bus

The Colusseum

Below, one of the many Arcs in Rome. These were built when Rome had a military victory, and the returning army would triumphantly go through it. 

                          
Below, the Spanish Steps

Below, l'Altare della Patria. The Altar of the Nation. It is a monument in honor of all the Italian soldiers  and those who defended liberty.

Below, Castel Sant'Angelo. It was the pope's summer residence.

Below, walking toward the Vatican and Saint Peter's Basilica, which is the biggest church in the world. It was designed by Michelangelo.

Below, The Fountain of Trevi.