Italy - Day 2 Rome

Today we took a guided walking tour of Rome and Vatican City. We saw the Colosseum, numerous old buildings and excavations of ancient ruins. The architecture of ancient Rome is truly amazing.

The city has a tough time trying to build anything as every time they try they unearth some ancient ruins which can't be destroyed as Rome is a UNESCO heritage site. Some of the excavations and sites we saw today were all covered up even as few as five years ago.

Roman Colosseum

Roman Forum uncovered within the last 5 years.



The Pantheon in Rome which is now a Catholic Church

Panoramic view of the inside of the Pantheon.

Trevi Fountain. Newly restored as of Nov 2015

Trevi Fountain

The Spanish steps

Entrance to Vatican City

The Pope's Garden

 Dome in St Peter's Basilica

Ornate ceiling in St Peter's Basilica

We weren't allowed to take pictures in the Sistine Chapel so below is a link to a virtual tour. The Sistine Chapel is the Pope's private chapel.
Virtual tour of Sistine Chapel

St Peter's Basilica

View from St Peter's Basilica to exit of Vatican City.