Interior view of the columns and dome architecture. The dome is 142 feet high. The original building was built around 126 AD. Truly, a site to see and experience.
A narrow canal in Venice. There are approximately 400 bridges of this type connecting the city of Venice. It was amazing to see the gentleman with this multi-wheeled cart carrying our luggage over several of them - up and down the stairs of each bridge. He was strong and accomplished, and a very welcome helper. We tipped him handsomely.
The absolutely amazing Colosseum, Rome, Italy. Visit and experience this amazing structure, built starting in AD 72 and completed in AD 80. Seating for 50,000. Upwards of 10,000 animals were killed in a single day, not to mention numerous gladiators. This continued until the 5th century. Since then, earthquakes and general neglect have left it as we see it today.
The absolutely amazing Colosseum, Rome, Italy. Visit and experience this amazing structure, built starting in AD 72 and completed in AD 80. Seating for 50,000. Upwards of 10,000 animals were killed in a single day, not to mention numerous gladiators. This continued until the 5th century. Since then, earthquakes and general neglect have left it as we see it today.
A photograph of The Roman Forum in Rome, Italy -- first converted to black and white then enhanced to appear to be a painting on canvas in sepia tone. The Forum was built between 29 BC and 203 AD and took various forms during this timeframe.
Amazing Venice, Italy in a lightning storm
Heading back to Varenna
The beautiful Leaning Tower of Pisa, located in where else - Pisa, Italy.It opened in 1372!It is 183-185 feet tall and by 1990 had a tilt of 5.5 degrees. After it was stabilized between 1993-2001, the tilt is now 3.97 degrees.
Pigeon sitting on the head of a statue, making the statue appear to be angry that it is sitting there! Rome, Italy
Enhanced colorful version of the circular stairway in the Vatican Museum, Rome, Italy
Early evening overlooking one of the many canals in Venice, Italy
Another artistic view of a canal in Venice, Italy. One of about 400 pedestrian bridges is in the distance.
Gondola ride in a Venice, Italy canal
Wonderful nighttime gondola ride in Venice, Italy.
Wonderful nighttime gondola ride in Venice, Italy.
A relaxing day in beautiful Lake Como, Italy
A beautiful stone stairway that was created by hand many many years ago, in Lake Como, Italy. At the base was a beach. At the top were restaurants and residential units.
Boats awaiting customers. Cinque Terre, Italy. Specifically, this is Vernazza.
Boats awaiting customers. Cinque Terre, Italy. Specifically, this is Vernazza.
Manarola - just one of five distinctive towns in Cinque Terra, Italy. This is very popular and ulta photographed location.
Manarola - just one of five distinctive towns in Cinque Terra, Italy. This is very popular and ulta photographed location.
Amalfi Coast, ItalyA 50-kilometer stretch of coastline along the southern edge of Italy’s Sorrentine Peninsula, in the Campania region.
