Rome and the Vatican

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July 30th 2012

Published: August 2nd 2012

Okay, before I start this segment, I just have to say that anyone planning a trip to Italy should start anywhere but Milan. Everywhere we've been since Milan has been amazing in its own way, more than worth the visit, and several we would return to again, Rome certainly being high on that list! We left Geneva early Friday evening (the 20th, home safely now and trying to catch back up!) and go... Read Full Entry

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Ceiling

The Pieta

by Michelangelo

Mosaic of St. Peter

John Paul's burial chapel

Right under the Dome

The Swiss Guard

St. Peter's Square

shot from under the Obelisk

The Obelisk

St. Peter's

from down the Via della Conciliazione which goes all the way to the Tiber River. The plaza and the road are designed to hold 250,000 people.

Street musician

and one of many statues across the bridges

Statue on the bridge

Piazza Navona

Street performer

this guy was unbelievable!

Piazza Navona

Rome street at night

From the door of the Pantheon

facing outward

The Pantheon

4th August 2012

Lee Anne Zeb
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Northern Italy
Exquisite!* Marvelous!*.... I'm sure the pictures can't compare with being there...but, oh my....so wonderful of you to be able to capture and share!*...Amazing!*....thank you Dear Heart. <3

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