When in Rome-do as all the other tourists do--

Rome!  I love Rome--there is so much to see and do and eat! After Pompei we headed for Rome for a 4 day stay.  The first thing we did was head to Trevi fountain of course...With the crowds around it the best way to get a picture was to do it like this....

At night, Trevi is beautiful.

Then off to the Coliseum--Spectacular!

We even took the tour into the dungeons where all the lions and gladiators spent their time waiting for their turn for the action above.

This is the contraption used to lower or raise areas to transport the animals or gladiators to the main floor.

The Arch of Constantine to commemorate Constantine's 10 year reign and his victory of one of his major battles.  They built these arches almost every time they won a battle.  This one was built around 300 AD.

Underside of the arch

The Palatine is one of the most ancient parts of the city.  Excavations show that people have lived in this area since the 10th century BC.

Almost every corner you turn in Rome there is an amazing piazza with incomparable statues.  This one is Piazza Navona.

And at night....