Today started with a few raindrops, but dried up enough so we didn’t need the umbrellas we carried all day. We went west down to the Tiber and crossed on the Ponte Sant’Angelo and did the Castel Sant’Angelo, tomb of Hadrian and many popes, fortress and prison. Inside it’s dark and gloomy. We walked with the hordes of invaders through terraces, rooms with muralled walls and ceilings, past tombs and ended up on top for views of the river and city that more than made the trek worthwhile.
After re-assembling back outside we walked over to the Piazza San Pietro looked at the enormous, gigantic line and settled for piazza. Back across the river, we had lunch in a small taverna, went through the Piazza Campo dei Fiori market and back to the Foro Romano and the Colosseo and a quick peek inside and walk part way around the stadium, not so different from a modern arena.
We taxied back to Hotel Eden, and after a short break, walked up the Via Veneto and did a turn through the Borghese Gardens. After dinner tonight, we pack for NJ.
Roma. Castel Sant'Angelo, big crowds, great views.
From Castel Sant'Angelo, domes of Rome.
From Castel Sant'Angelo, Tiber River.
From Castel Sant'Angelo, rooftops of rome.
Piazza San Pietro.
Foro Romano.
1 comment:
Just enjoyed reading about your Italy trip.
We are planning to go about this time next year - our nephew is in the service in northern Italy. I've been watching their weather to see when it warms up. We'll definitely see Venezia, and hope to make it to Roma.
As my nephew is near many English-speaking people with the base, it is hard to gauge how easy it will be to navigate the language (and the roads). Any problems or tips? You drove while there? Don't know if I'm up for that.
As always, enjoyed the pictures!
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