Ancient and ModernAncient and modern together. The Pantheon in Rome, Italy with a police motorcycle. Built by Hadrian in the 1st century AD. Also known as Santa Maria dei Martiri (Italian) or Sancta Maria ad Martyres (Latin) church.
La Fontana della BarcacciaLa Fontana della Barcaccia (The Old Boat Fountain) is located in Rome, Italy's Piazza di Spagna (Spanish Steps) area. Designed by Bernini and completed in 1627, it represents a sunken boat, half filled with water.
La Fontana della Barcaccia (The Old Boat Fountain)La Fontana della Barcaccia (The Old Boat Fountain) is located in Rome, Italy's Piazza di Spagna (Spanish Steps) area. Designed by Bernini and completed in 1627, it represents a sunken boat, half filled with water.
La Fontana della Barcaccia (The Old Boat Fountain)La Fontana della Barcaccia (The Old Boat Fountain) is located in Rome, Italy's Piazza di Spagna (Spanish Steps) area. Designed by Bernini and completed in 1627, it represents a sunken boat, half filled with water.
Pantheon InteriorAn interior image of Rome, Italy's Pantheon. Built by Hadrian in the 1st century AD. Also known as Santa Maria dei Martiri (Italian) or Sancta Maria ad Martyres (Latin) church.
Pantheon Lintel with Full MoonThe Pantheon in Rome, Italy with a full moon. Built by Hadrian in the 1st century AD. Also known as Santa Maria dei Martiri (Italian) or Sancta Maria ad Martyres (Latin) church.
Pantheon portico ceilingPantheon portico ceiling. Built by Hadrian in the 1st century AD. Also known as Santa Maria dei Martiri (Italian) or Sancta Maria ad Martyres (Latin) church.
Pantheon portico columns 1Pantheon portico columns. Built by Hadrian in the 1st century AD. Also known as Santa Maria dei Martiri (Italian) or Sancta Maria ad Martyres (Latin) church.
Pantheon portico columns 1Pantheon portico columns. Built by Hadrian in the 1st century AD. Also known as Santa Maria dei Martiri (Italian) or Sancta Maria ad Martyres (Latin) church.
Rome Italy Colosseum Interior PanoramaRome, Italy's Colosseum interior panorama. Built by Vespasian and dedicated in 80 AD, the Colosseum has been a symbol of Rome for 2 000 years. Gladiators fought animals and themselves, sometimes to the death, for over 300 years in this arena.
Rome Italy Imperial Forum PanoramaThe Imperial Forum in Rome, Italy.
Rome Italy Santa Sabina all'AventinoInterior of Sant aSabina all'Aventino in Rome, Italy.
Rome Italy St Peter in the Vatican PanoramaSt Peter's in the Vatican lit at night. "New" St Peter's was built in the 16th century to replace "old" St Peter's which was built in the 4th century.
Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major)One of the four Papal basilicas in Rome, Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major) was built in the 3rd century AD. Its ceiling is covered with gold brought back from the New World.
Santa Maria Maggiore Apse Mosaic - Mary and ChristInterior apse mosaic in the basilica Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, Italy. Mosiac depicts Mary and Christ and dates from the 9th century AD.
St Peter's at NightSt Peter's in the Vatican lit at night. "New" St Peter's was built in the 16th century, replacing "Old" St Peter's, which was built in the 4th century AD. It was designed by Bramante and was oversaw by such luminaries as Raphael and Michelangelo. It is the largest church in Christendom.
The Colosseum at nightRome, Italy's Colosseum at night. Built by Vespasian and dedicated in 80 AD, the Colosseum has been a symbol of Rome for 2 000 years. Gladiators fought animals and themselves, sometimes to the death, for over 300 years in this arena.
The Colosseum at TwilightRome, Italy's Colosseum at twilight. Built by Vespasian and dedicated in 80 AD, the Colosseum has been a symbol of Rome for 2 000 years. Gladiators fought animals and themselves, sometimes to the death, for over 300 years in this arena.
