Roman Birthday Holiday. Place your mouse on each thumbnail picture to see captions. You can also enlarge a picture by clicking on it!
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Trevi Fountain.
It's traditional to throw a coin in as it guarantees a return trip to Rome.
St. Peter's, The Vatican on Good Friday. See where they were setting up an alter for Easter Sunday mass.
View down the centre aisle of St. Peter's, The Vatican.
Tucked away in the Vatican along with other arty things!
A typical chapel off the Vatican main church..
The Vatican alter under Bernini's canopy. Only the Pope may celebrate mass at this alter.
Vatican artwork.
Typical frescoed ceiling.
More artwork.
And some more...
View of library in the Vatican Museum.
There I am, in the Colliseum.
Inside the Colliseum.
The big bit that's missing was removed and recycled in the building of the Vatican and other churches.
Just a little something outside the Colliseum.
View from Colliseum.
A little Irish pixie in the Colliseum.
View of the tunnels which were underground (now minus their roof).
Me trying out the Boca della Verita.
Stuart having a go too.
The Santa Maria in Cosmedin Church built in the 6th century. Very cold inside.
The Fontana dei Tritoni built in 1715 and still working!
Easter Sunday and El Papa says a little mass. See the alter to the right.
El Papa was tired. I don't believe he was too well on the day as he needed a tissue several times for his nose.
View from the top of the Spanish Steps. People just sit and people watch. Very busy place.
Find the Irish guy!
View from our room.
This one is for Ann and Mike.
Yer man outside Trinity College, Rome.