Rome is such a unique city for a variety of reasons, but one of the main reasons is the fact that a modern city has been built around the ancient ruins. It is crazy to see thousand year old buildings amongst city traffic and bustling cafes.
The Roman Forum:
the center of political and social activity during the ancient times
Temple of Saturn
Roman Forum at dusk
Basilica of Maxentius
Palatine Hill:
where the rich and famous Romans lived during ancient times
The Imperial Palaces
View from Palatine Hill
Sporting arena on Palatine Hill
chariot raceway
The Baths of Caracalla
It was an unbelievable experience to walk amongst these ruins that are still standing after so many years.
It has been a long time since my trip to Rome, but the ruins were one of my favorite parts. I am glad you two had a good time. It looks beautiful this time of year.
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