The Roman Forum, Coliseum, and Palatine Hill

 

Palatine Hill, the upscale neighborhood of ancient Rome.

 

 

 

St. Peter's Basilica, view from Palatine Hill

 

 

There is a great view of the Forum from this spot on Palatine Hill

The courtyard of the Vestal Virgins' Residence

 

The Forum (ground level). 

Arch of Titus. Built 82 AD, by Titus's older brother Emperor Domitian, to commemorate Titus's victories, notably the siege of Jerusalem in 70 AD. Wikipedia article http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arch_of_Titus

 

Courtyard of the Vestal Virgins' residence.

 

Arch of Septimius Severus, built 203 AD to celebrate his victories.   Wikipedia article http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arch_of_Septimius_Severus

 

The Colleseum

 

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