Rome and Home

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It just seemed right to finish this 3 month getaway adventure in Rome. Everywhere we went in Spain and of course here in Italy we have seen the massive influence of the old Roman Empire.

We had just 2 full days and as any of you who have been know well, that barely scratches the surface!

But we did OK as, hopefully, the following pics will show.

This definitely rates as one our top adventures together. We will have many great memories of both Spain & Italy to recount in the future.

Until next time, Ciao!

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Photos

Scott House
An unlikely name for our Rome hotel. The building contained about 5 small hotels, ours was located on the 4th & 5th floors. Good location tho’ with the train station right behind Marlene and plenty of restaurants to choose from

The Coliseum
We took a 3 hour guided tour of the remains of Ancient Rome, starting here. The sheer volume of the building was very impressive.

The holes?
The first thing you notice is that the facing is riddled with holes as though it had been shot at, but the guide explain that iron brackets had been used as support in the original construction and were scavenged after the fall of Rome leaving the holes behind.

Inside
Over the centuries since the fall of Rome scavengers looted everything they could carry away from the coliseum and other once magnificent buildings.

all that remains...
It takes some imagination to picture how Rome looked in the period when it ruled a vast empire.

Michelangelo’s plan
He made this drawing as a plan for the rebuilding of St. Peter’s Cathedral but didn’t live to see the end result.

Different look
Later architects had other ideas of course; this is St. Peter’s as it looks today. The crowds were enormous...we can’t imagine coming here in summer when, we were told, the crowds would be 3 times larger.

Vatican Museums
One of the ceilings in one of the many rooms, all packed with priceless treasures.
We spent some time trying to absorb the beauty of Michelangelo’s Cistine Chapel...no photos allowed....but they could’t do it justice anyway.

Trevi Fountain
Probably the best known of Rome’s many beautiful fountains.

Make a wish!
We were told that an average of €3000 is recovered from this fountain every day!

City car
This little Twizy makes a Smart Car look big.

Yeah, sure!
It seemed that Rome attracts people looking to fleece the hordes of tourists...we had a number of attempts made on us.....all part of the experience!

Comments

[Marg and Ted]

Great!
Yes...you saw a lot in 3 days!!

[Lorraine Runstedler]

Rome and Home
Love it - Rome and Home - Tis a sad day - no more Blogs from the Imras - Lovely Pics. as usual - Put your feet back - relax - You can watch to see what Trumpy is up to(LOL) - Happy Easter and thanks so much for sharing your travels with me -lr

[Anne Robinson]

Wonderful trip indeed. Rome is such a special city. Welcome home and Happy Easter.

[Garry Rasmussen]

Great Memories
Another great travel blog - what a way to finish your journey!