Rome
The capital of the Italy has a rich and fascinating history, dating back to around 2700 years ago. Rome grew from a small settlement on the Tiber river to become the capital of an empire spawining over most of the known (western world). Over the past 2000 years Rome has been the centre of the catholic faith.
This gallery contains the photographic record of a brief visit to Rome in May 2005. You'll find over 200 photos (of which 72 are panoramas) of the major sights.
This gallery contains the photographic record of a brief visit to Rome in May 2005. You'll find over 200 photos (of which 72 are panoramas) of the major sights.
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8 photos of the Colosseum an amphitheatre built in ancient Rome times
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72 photos of St. Peter's basilica, the vatican museums and St. Peter's square
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23 photos of the Roman Forum, the political, commercial and juridical centre of Rome
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24 photos of several churches in Rome
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15 photos of the beautiful Piazza del Popolo square in downtown Rome
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20 photos of the Piazza di Spagna, Barberini, San Silvestro, Colonna, Navona, Campidoglio and Campo dei Fiori squares in Rome
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5 photos of the Pantheon which was originally built between 27-25 BC as a temple dedicated to all gods.
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8 photos of the Trevi fountain, built in 1762 on a design by Nicola Salvi
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9 photos of the Tiber river and the area around it
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8 photos of the Trastevere neighbourhood on the west bank of the Tiber
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8 panorama views of Rome
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12 miscellaneous images of Rome
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Gallery with all images
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