roma - day 1 in pics

The Colosseo was derived from the gigantic statue of Nero known as Colossus which was situated next to it. It is really the Flavian Ampitheater and begun by Vespian in 72 and finished by Titus in the year 80. It can contain up to 50,000 people who watched the famous games, which are often cruel, and usually includes fights of gladiators, hunting and battles with wild animals and so on.

 S.P.Q.R. means Senatus Populusque Romanus

 The Roman Forum is the center of ancient Roman life where the Roman citizens conducted their business - assemblies of the people the senate, elections, religious ceremonies and administration of justice

 Victor Emanuel Monument dedicated to the first Italian king, Vittorio Emanuele II

 Street of Rome

 which way to go?

 The Pantheon, built by Marcus Agrippa in 27 B.C., has an aperture in the dome which is 9 meters in diameter. It is said that even if there's a hole in the dome, no raindrops enter this building.

 Fountain of the Rivers sculpted by Bernini as a setting for the Obelisk at Piazza Navona; the Church in front is the 17th century Sant'Agnese in Agone

 a column dedicated to Mary Immaculate

 The 18th century Spanish Steps

my first gelatto at this fine shop in front of the Spanish Steps

 *descriptions from Rome and Vatican (English Version)

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Going to my foster home, from Termini, take Line B to Garbatella. Take a bus just outside the station then alight at Schmoozi bus stop. Take a little walk to the house from there.