Photos Of ITALY

Alleyway in Taormina, Sicily. A small mountainside town a few miles south of Messina. On a clear day, one can see Mt.Etna

Street scene, Taormina. Town was built in 3rd century BC and now features many picturesque shops.

Shops in Taormina.

This was a very wet and foggy day. No chance of seeing the fantastic views of the valley below, or of Mt. Etna.

Catholic church in Messina.

Fountain in the Piazza.

Harbor overlook-Messina.

Harbor at Isle of Capri.

Just one of many scenic walks in Capri.

Oceanview through the trees.

Rugged coastline.

Another shot from high on the cliff.

Small restaurant featuring pizza.

Small boat marina in Capri.

Imperial Forum, Rome. Built in 54BC at the command of Julius Caesar, to alleviate overcrowding of the Roman Forum.

Colosseum and Arch of Constantine.

Arch of Constantine , constructed in 316AD to commemorate a victory by emperor Constantine in 312AD.

Colusseum, under construction from 70 to 82AD, would hold 50,000 spectators.

Below the wooded arena floor, there were passageways for the wild animals and rooms for the gladiators.

Looking through a passageway.

Inside corridor.

The colosseum was constructed in three tiers and had 80 entrance tunnels.

Along the Via Sacra (route of the victory processions and entrance to the Roman Forum),columns from the Temple of Venus and Roma.

Arch of Titus. Built in 81AD to commemorate the capture of Jerusalem by Emperor Titus.

White twin column building in background is the monument to Vittorio Emanuele II, located in the Piazza Venezia. The monument is referred to by locals as "the wedding cake".

Along the Via Sacra.

Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, built in 141AD.

Columns of the Temple of Castor and Pollux, the twins (Gemini).

Saint Peter's Basilica and Square.

View to the right of the Basilica, towards the Apostolic Palace.