Category Archives: Rome
The Arch of Constantine
Just outside the doors of the Colosseum is the Arch of Constantine. It was dedicated on 315 AD by the Senate to commemorate Constantine’s victory in 312 AD over Maxentius at the Battle of Milvian Bridge. The significance of this … Continue reading
The Flavian Amphitheatre
The Colosseum (or Colosseo in Italian) used to be called the Amphitheatrum Flavium, named after emperors Vespasian and Titus. You can see this name on a plaque above one of the entrances. This was hubby’s “must-see” in Rome. I had assumed many years ago that … Continue reading
Piazzas in Rome!
Still on our first full day in Rome (05Sep2011), after visiting the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Venezia, St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums… there was still more to see of Rome. If I have to give just one advice when visiting … Continue reading
Piazza Venezia, Rome
When you’re in Rome, you will eventually find yourself in Piazza Venezia because it is close to other famous sites like Campidoglio, the Roman Forum and the Colosseum. Be careful traversing across this square where you’ll experience the chaos of … Continue reading
Hello!
I hope to share some of my travel experiences and photos on this blog. Let’s start the adventure… We went on a two-week tour of Italy in September 2011. It was my second time to Italy but my husband’s first. … Continue reading
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