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Rome and Vatican City

One intense day in Rome taking in the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, a walk thru the Heart of Rome, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, The Vatican museum with the Sistine Chapel, St Peter's Church and last but not least the Capuchin Crypt.
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Roman Colosseum formerly known as the Flavian Amphitheater
Roman Colosseum formerly known as the Flavian Amphitheater		 The Colosseum- An arena for gladiator contests and public spectacles
The Colosseum- An arena for gladiator contests and public spectacles		 The Colosseum Started around 72 A.D. under the emperors of the Flavian family and completed in less than 10 years
The Colosseum Started around 72 A.D. under the emperors of the Flavian family and completed in less than 10 years		 Massive pillars the form the exterior frame, holes that pockmark it where big iron brackets were driven in stapling the stones
Massive pillars the form the exterior frame, holes that pockmark it where big iron brackets were driven in stapling the stones
It's huge even compared to stadiums nowdays- 4 oversized stories, 160ft high, nearly a third a mile around and covers 6 acres
It's huge even compared to stadiums nowdays- 4 oversized stories, 160ft high, nearly a third a mile around and covers 6 acres		 Inside Colosseum Upper level passageway which would have concession stands selling fast food and souvenirs
Inside Colosseum Upper level passageway which would have concession stands selling fast food and souvenirs		 Inside Colosseum Upper level walkways to get to seats
Inside Colosseum Upper level walkways to get to seats		 Inside Colosseum Partially covered arena floor with underground passages beneath
Inside Colosseum Partially covered arena floor with underground passages beneath
Upper level passage way into seating area- seats would be on both sides going up and down just like in our stadiums today
Upper level passage way into seating area- seats would be on both sides going up and down just like in our stadiums today		 Maze beneath the arena floor where animals were caged, gladiators warmed up, prisoners said final prayers & workers set the show
Maze beneath the arena floor where animals were caged, gladiators warmed up, prisoners said final prayers & workers set the show		 Scaffolding supporting workers in the areas beneath where the arena floor would be
Scaffolding supporting workers in the areas beneath where the arena floor would be		 Multiple activities including Archeology, Conservation, Preservation and Reconstructions
Multiple activities including Archeology, Conservation, Preservation and Reconstructions
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joseantonio01-Jan-2020 21:45
very nice gallery.V.
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