Me on Spanish steps in Rome

Rome - so much walking, but worth it!

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July 16th 2005
Yesterday we drove into Rome, it is an amazing city, full of so muh history. It was a full on day. We left Florence early in the morning, got to Rome and due to a train strike had to walk 45 minutes to the Collossium. In 35° heat it was a killer. Then we went on a 1.5 hr walking tour around the Collossium and surrounds, so interesting! I just wish I knew more about it so I understood it all ... read more

Europe » Vatican City » Vatican City

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Popes in their secular role ruled portions of the Italian peninsula for more than a thousand years until the mid 19th century, when many of the Papal States were seized by the newly united Kingdom of Italy. In 1870, the pope's holdings were further c... ... read more