Posted by ourjotterbook on February 17, 2010 · 1 Comment
Within Rome stands the walled enclave of the Vatican city and the iconic dome of St Peter’s Basilica.
St. Peter's Basilica - Probably the largest and grandest church in Christianity
St Peter's Square with the Egyption Obelisk known as "The Witness" is the second largest standing obelisk and the only one to remain standing since its removal from Egypt. It is thought to have stood witness to the crucifixion of St Peter.
The... Read More
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Posted by ourjotterbook on February 14, 2010 · 1 Comment
From Florence we arrived in Rome with much anticipation because there were simply too many places to see and visit and we were not sure if we could see them all! As our rented apartment was near the train station, we quickly dropped off our stuff and began exploring the eternal city of Rome…
The Piazza dell'Esquilino
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
Interior of Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
The stairs leading down to the crypt shows... Read More
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