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Trevi Fountain – Rome Italy Work began on Trevi in 1732, and the fountain was completed in 1762.   Trevi Fountain – Rome Italy   Trevi Fountain – Rome Italy Trevi Fountain – Rome Italy Legend has it that if you toss a coin into Trevi Fountain you will return to Rome. It worked forContinue reading “Trevi Fountain – Rome Italy”

Piazza Barberini – Rome Italy Piazza Barberini is a large piazza in the centro storico or city center of Rome. Piazza Barberini – Rome Italy Piazza Barberini – Rome Italy Up the street just a quick walk from the Piazza Barberini is the Palazzo Barberini a palace that now is the Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Antica.Continue reading “Piazza Barberini – Rome Italy”

The Legend of Romulus and Remus According to Roman mythology, Remus and Romulus were the sons of the princes turned Vestal Virgin  Rhea Silvia and the god of war, Mars. The twins were said to be born around 771 BC. As soon as they were born, they were placed in a trough and thrown intoContinue reading “The Legend of Romulus and Remus – The Shewolf”

The Spanish Steps – Piazza di Spagna The widest staircase in Europe the Spanish Steps is a favorite stop for tourists as they make their way to Piazza de Poppolo and the famous shopping areas of Rome. The Spanish Steps – Piazza di Spagna In the Piazza di Spagna at the base is the fountain calledContinue reading “The Spanish Steps – Rome Italy”

Hop-on Hop-off Tours in Rome We enjoy taking these double decker bus tours around Rome and other cities we visit as well. You get to see so much of the city and the ride is narrated as well. In Rome these red bus tours never seem to have the recorded narration working properly but theContinue reading “Hop-on Hop-off Tours in Rome”

Saint Peter’s Basilica – The Vatican The final resting place and dedicated to Saint Peter the basilica was built over a span of 100 years and is the center of the Catholic Church. The entrance to the basilica is through massive carved doors and as you enter take time to look around outside. There isContinue reading “Saint Peter’s Basilica – The Vatican”

The Vatican – Vatican City The Vatican is so much more than St Peter’s Basilica. It’s actually it’s own country nestled inside of Rome. Population of full time residents is said to be 1,000. The Vatican – Vatican City Every piece of every building is art. The Vatican – Vatican City Look close, you canContinue reading “The Vatican – Vatican City”

Siena Italy – Sites Around Town Gelato! Siena Italy – Sites Around Town Piazza del Campo Siena Italy – Sites Around Town Siena Italy – Sites Around Town Siena Italy – Sites Around Town Siena Italy – Sites Around Town Siena Italy – Sites Around Town Siena Italy – Sites Around Town Mmmm Siena ItalyContinue reading “Siena Italy – Sites Around Town”

Nice Melons! – Gelato In Siena Italy Melon Gelato, just one of dozens of flavors of Italian gelato to choose from. This gelato shop in Siena had the best displays.

Siena Italy – The Cathedral Siena Italy – The Cathedral  Siena Italy – The Cathedral  Piazza del Campo – Siena Italy Piazza del Campo – Siena Italy Piazza del Campo – Siena Italy Piazza del Campo – Siena Italy Piazza del Campo – Siena Italy Siena Italy – The Cathedral  Piazza del Campo – SienaContinue reading “Siena Italy – The Cathedral and Piazza del Campo”