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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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Arch of Titus- triumphal arch commemorating Roman victory over Judea (Israel) in AD 70- Jewish slaves were forced to build it
Arch of Titus- triumphal arch commemorating Roman victory over Judea (Israel) in AD 70- Jewish slaves were forced to build it		 Romans, reputed as benevolent conquerors tolerating local customs, only required allegiance by worshipping the emperor as a god
Romans, reputed as benevolent conquerors tolerating local customs, only required allegiance by worshipping the emperor as a god		 Roman propaganda decorates the inside of the arch. The relief at the top shows Titus riding an eagle to heaven to become a god
Roman propaganda decorates the inside of the arch. The relief at the top shows Titus riding an eagle to heaven to become a god		 After the brutal crushing of the Jewish rebellion and another 60 years later Jews had no political entity for almost 2000 years
After the brutal crushing of the Jewish rebellion and another 60 years later Jews had no political entity for almost 2000 years
Ruins of the Basilica of Constantine, Roman hall of justice, with facade of Basilica Saint Francesca Romana in right forefront
Ruins of the Basilica of Constantine, Roman hall of justice, with facade of Basilica Saint Francesca Romana in right forefront		 Actual large basalt stones of the Via Sacra- main street of ancient Rome. Possibly walked on by Caesar Augustus 2,000 years ago!
Actual large basalt stones of the Via Sacra- main street of ancient Rome. Possibly walked on by Caesar Augustus 2,000 years ago!		 This green door is the original bronze door to the Temple of Romulus, still swinging on its ancient hinges after 17 centuries
This green door is the original bronze door to the Temple of Romulus, still swinging on its ancient hinges after 17 centuries		 Temple of Antoninus Pius and Faustina his beloved wife, whom he declared a goddess and built this temple in her honor.
Temple of Antoninus Pius and Faustina his beloved wife, whom he declared a goddess and built this temple in her honor.
Gardens in the courtyard of the House of the Vestal Virgins, all that remains of the once grandiose residence.
Gardens in the courtyard of the House of the Vestal Virgins, all that remains of the once grandiose residence.		 Temple of Vesta, circular temple with fire in center symbolizing the hearth of the extended family of Rome tended by 6 Virgins
Temple of Vesta, circular temple with fire in center symbolizing the hearth of the extended family of Rome tended by 6 Virgins		 Temple of Castor and Pollux, one of the oldest temples with the original dating back to 484 BC
Temple of Castor and Pollux, one of the oldest temples with the original dating back to 484 BC		 Roman Forum- In the Temple of Julius Caesar- the spot where his body was burned after his assassination in 44 BC.jpg
Roman Forum- In the Temple of Julius Caesar- the spot where his body was burned after his assassination in 44 BC.jpg
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joseantonio01-Jan-2020 21:45
very nice gallery.V.
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