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Rome 2015 incl. Forum, Colusseum, and Landmarks

To walk through the Forum in the steps of Augustus, Constantine, Caesar, Hadrian and all the great emperors of Rome is an humbling experience. Rome's churches are in a separate gallery, but the rest of central Rome that I saw is included in this quick glimpse.
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  • Classic view of the Roman Forum from Capitoline Hill.

    Classic view of the Roman Forum from Capitoline Hill.

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  • Wide angle panorama of the Forum, Rome.

    Wide angle panorama of the Forum, Rome.

  • The Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, built by husband Antonio for his wife Faustina in 141 A.D.

    The Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, built by husband Antonio for his wife Faustina in 141 A.D.

  • Triumphal Arch, The Forum.

    Triumphal Arch, The Forum.

  • Constantine Arch at night.

    Constantine Arch at night.

  • Detail of the top of Constantine Arch .

    Detail of the top of Constantine Arch .

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  • The Constantine Arch is the nearest ancient structure to the Colusseum.

    The Constantine Arch is the nearest ancient structure to the Colusseum.

  • Colusseum.

    Colusseum.

  • Moon behind the Colusseum.

    Moon behind the Colusseum.

  • Inside the Colusseum. The original floor is gone, revealing the service chambers below.

    Inside the Colusseum. The original floor is gone, revealing the service chambers below.

  • Completed in 312 A.D. during Constantine's reign, the Basilica of Maxentius is believed to be the model for the classic Romanesque churches that followed.

    Completed in 312 A.D. during Constantine's reign, the Basilica of Maxentius is believed to be the model for the classic Romanesque churches that followed.

  • Remains of the Temple of Castor and Pollux.

    Remains of the Temple of Castor and Pollux.

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  • The Forum from nearby Palatine Hill.

    The Forum from nearby Palatine Hill.

  • Temple of Vesta, a site of cult rituals, was partially rebuilt by Benito Mussolini after being demolished in 1549.

    Temple of Vesta, a site of cult rituals, was partially rebuilt by Benito Mussolini after being demolished in 1549.

  • The Temple of Antoninus and Faustina.

    The Temple of Antoninus and Faustina.

  • Ground view of forum with Palatine Hill in the Background.

    Ground view of forum with Palatine Hill in the Background.

  • Capitoline Hill as seen from the floor of the Forum.

    Capitoline Hill as seen from the floor of the Forum.

  • The white Victor Emmanuel Monument rises behind the Forum. Emmanuel was in power when the Italian provinces were united into one country in the 1870's.

    The white Victor Emmanuel Monument rises behind the Forum. Emmanuel was in power when the Italian provinces were united into one country in the 1870's.

  • Steps of the Victor Emmanuel Monument.

    Steps of the Victor Emmanuel Monument.

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    Capitoline Hill as seen from the floor of the Forum.
    The white Victor Emmanuel Monument rises behind the Forum. Emmanuel was in power when the Italian provinces were united into one country in the 1870's.
    Steps of the Victor Emmanuel Monument.