Piazza del Popolo and the twin churches of Bernini. This wonderful piazza welcomes you into the heart "centro" of Rome! If you follow the road behind the obelisk, you will arrive at the Campidoglio, the monument to Victor Emanuel which also has the tomb of the unknown soldier.
Half way down the Via del Corso, if you turn left, you will arrive at the Spanish Steps, so named for the presence of the Spanish Embassy. At the top is a church and at the end of the month, there will be the annual fashion show with top models sauntering down both sides of this long and uneven stair case.
One of the many souvenir shops will all kinds of displays to get you to enter their shop.
A trip to Rome is not possible without tossing a coin into the Trevi fountain, to ensure our return.
Once you arrive at the Campidoglio you are in the heart of ancient Rome. To the left the road takes you to the Colosseum, first passing by the remains of the forums.
Another view of the "typewriter"
The seat of Italian government. We were fortunate to have been given permission to enter and see the legislators at "work." If our leaders work anything like their Italian counterparts, no wonder why we are in crisis! As one person spoke, the rest had independent conversations, walked around..... They did take the time to recognize us during their session. Our guide was very good and showed us several incredibly beautiful rooms where the powers that be meet. He also gave us books about the legislature and some extras for my classroom!
No matter where you look there is picture! This is near the Tiber.
We ended our long walk near the mouth of truth, at this pagan temple.
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