Roman walkabout.....

Each evening after Tim returned from the conference we would go out for dinner and drinks and spend a few hours walking around to take in the scenery and enjoy the much cooler evening temps. So it was with only a few days left in Rome that I spent the better part of a day walking around and taking photos, in the daylight, of all the things we'd walked by during our evening strolls.

Arco di Constantino (Arch of Constantine) conveniently located next to the Colosseum. Hang tight - it will be it's own post. :)

 

The Pantheon: We visited the outside of this temple one evening so when I returned to snap some daytime photos I was pleasantly surprised to find it open to the masses.

 

Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II: Other than the Colosseum we have by far the most photos of this monument; it was erected to honor the first king of unified Italy: Victor Emmanuel II.

 

Foro Romano: Roman Forum. Not only does Rome have endless monuments and cathedrals there are also ancient ruins preserved throughout the city. We've never seen anything like it. :)

Foro di Traiano: Trajan's Forum. Like the Roman Forum this group of buildings and ruins is situated right in the middle of the city.

 

 

 

Piazza Navona: One of the seemingly endless "piazzas" or squares throughout the city. It was originally a stadium arena where the ancients would come to watch "games". But today you see the beautiful buildings and statues that decorate a central fountain. You'll also find any number of street vendors, street performers and the place is surrounded by cafes if you just need to sit down for a rest (or a glass of wine). :)