![Close up of one of the characters in the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u17/traderboynh/medium/2725213.psig_2610.jpg) rome6.jpgClose up of one of the characters in the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy. |
![The Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2725212.rome5.jpg) rome5.jpgThe Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy. |
![The famous ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2749910.assisi6.jpg) assisi6.jpgThe famous ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican in Rome, Italy. |
![The colonnade in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2725878.rome18.jpg) rome18.jpgThe colonnade in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican. |
![The banner in St. Peter's Square on the day before the canonization of Padre Pio at the Vatican.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2725879.rome19.jpg) rome19.jpgThe banner in St. Peter's Square on the day before the canonization of Padre Pio at the Vatican. |
![A portion of the Fontana della Barcaccia, the fountain at the base of the Spanish Steps.](https://a4.pbase.com/u17/traderboynh/medium/3198583.psig_2593.jpg) fountain_head.jpgA portion of the Fontana della Barcaccia, the fountain at the base of the Spanish Steps. |
![Bernini's Fountain, St. Peter's Square, Vatican City.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2726111.rome22.jpg) rome22.jpgBernini's Fountain, St. Peter's Square, Vatican City. |
![One of two identical clocks on the facade of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.](https://a4.pbase.com/u12/traderboynh/medium/3198589.vatican_clock.jpg) vatican_clock.jpgOne of two identical clocks on the facade of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. |
![One of Bernini's Breezy Angels on the Ponte Sant'Angelo in front of Castel Sant'Angelo.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2726372.rome26.jpg) rome26.jpgOne of Bernini's "Breezy Angels" on the Ponte Sant'Angelo in front of Castel Sant'Angelo. |
![The interior of the Vatican Museum foyer in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u12/traderboynh/medium/3198592.vatican_museum.jpg) vatican_museum.jpgThe interior of the Vatican Museum foyer in Rome, Italy. |
![The fountain, Fontana della Barcaccia, at the base of the Spanish Steps in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2726709.rome31.jpg) rome31.jpgThe fountain, Fontana della Barcaccia, at the base of the Spanish Steps in Rome, Italy. |
![The fountain on the northern side of Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u12/traderboynh/medium/3198586.piazza_nav_fountain.jpg) piazza_nav_fountain.jpgThe fountain on the northern side of Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy. |
![The outside of the Roman Colosseum.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2742203.rome2_3.jpg) rome2_3.jpgThe outside of the Roman Colosseum. |
![Michelangelo's Moses in a church near the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2742205.rome2_5.jpg) rome2_5.jpgMichelangelo's "Moses" in a church near the Colosseum in Rome, Italy. |
![Emmanuel Vitorrio II Monument in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u21/traderboynh/medium/13969230.2913new.jpg) 2913new.jpgEmmanuel Vitorrio II Monument in Rome, Italy. |
![The Forum in Ancient Rome.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2742319.rome2_7.jpg) rome2_7.jpgThe Forum in Ancient Rome. |
![A view of the inside of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u12/traderboynh/medium/3198580.colo_inside.jpg) colo_inside.jpgA view of the inside of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy. |
![The lovely Charlotte in the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2742320.rome2_8.jpg) rome2_8.jpgThe lovely Charlotte in the Colosseum in Rome, Italy. |
![Roman Forum](https://a4.pbase.com/u21/traderboynh/medium/13969421.4072new.jpg) 4072new.jpgRoman Forum |
![The interior of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2742321.rome2_9.jpg) rome2_9.jpgThe interior of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy. |
![la Fontana dei Fiumi, the fountain of the four rivers by Bernini in the center of Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2742975.rome2_20.jpg) rome2_20.jpgla Fontana dei Fiumi, the fountain of the four rivers by Bernini in the center of Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy. |
![la Fontana dei Fiumi, the fountain of the four rivers by Bernini in Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2743259.rome2_22.jpg) rome2_22.jpgla Fontana dei Fiumi, the fountain of the four rivers by Bernini in Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy. |
![The Vittorio Emanuele II Monument in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2743260.rome2_23.jpg) rome2_23.jpgThe Vittorio Emanuele II Monument in Rome, Italy. |
![A view of St. Peter's Basilica from a window in the Vatican Museum.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2749908.assisi4.jpg) assisi4.jpgA view of St. Peter's Basilica from a window in the Vatican Museum. |
![The gardens behind the Museo Borghese in the Via Borghese area of Rome.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2725208.rome1.jpg) rome1.jpgThe gardens behind the Museo Borghese in the Via Borghese area of Rome. |
![Me on the Spanish Steps in Rome.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2725209.rome2.jpg) rome2.jpgMe on the Spanish Steps in Rome. |
![The Spanish Steps in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2725210.rome3.jpg) rome3.jpgThe Spanish Steps in Rome, Italy. |
![The view from the top of the Spanish Steps looking down on Via Condotti, the fashion center of Rome.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2725211.rome4.jpg) rome4.jpgThe view from the top of the Spanish Steps looking down on Via Condotti, the fashion center of Rome. |
![Statue of Castor and Pollux in the Piazza Nationale near the President's Palace in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2725214.rome7.jpg) rome7.jpgStatue of Castor and Pollux in the Piazza Nationale near the President's Palace in Rome, Italy. |
![The Grand Hotel Beverly Hills in northeast Rome, about 3 blocks from the Museo Borghese.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2725216.rome9.jpg) rome9.jpgThe Grand Hotel Beverly Hills in northeast Rome, about 3 blocks from the Museo Borghese. |
![The view from the rear of the Grand Hotel Beverly Hills in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2725217.rome10.jpg) rome10.jpgThe view from the rear of the Grand Hotel Beverly Hills in Rome, Italy. |
![Museo Borghese in Villa Borghese, a picturesque park in the northeast section of Rome.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2725218.rome11.jpg) rome11.jpgMuseo Borghese in Villa Borghese, a picturesque park in the northeast section of Rome. |
![Sculpture in the Villa Borghese gardens behind the Borghese Museum in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2725219.rome12.jpg) rome12.jpgSculpture in the Villa Borghese gardens behind the Borghese Museum in Rome, Italy. |
![Charlotte goofing on the statue in the gardens behind the Borghese Museum, Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2725220.rome13.jpg) rome13.jpgCharlotte goofing on the statue in the gardens behind the Borghese Museum, Rome, Italy. |
![One of the ever-present food stands scattered throughout Rome. This one was near Piazza Brasil, at the top of the hill near Via Veneto.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2725221.rome14.jpg) rome14.jpgOne of the ever-present food stands scattered throughout Rome. This one was near Piazza Brasil, at the top of the hill near Via Veneto. |
![Museum of Modern Art near the Villa Borghese in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2725222.rome15.jpg) rome15.jpgMuseum of Modern Art near the Villa Borghese in Rome, Italy. |
![Pizza al Taglio Meditteraneo, a great pizza place just off the main street going into St. Peter's Square near the Vatican in Rome.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2725832.rome30.jpg) rome30.jpgPizza al Taglio Meditteraneo, a great pizza place just off the main street going into St. Peter's Square near the Vatican in Rome. |
![Santissima Trinità dei Monti, the church at the top of the Spanish Steps in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2725833.rome16.jpg) rome16.jpgSantissima Trinità dei Monti, the church at the top of the Spanish Steps in Rome, Italy. |
![Fontana del Tritone in Piazza Barberini in Rome Italy at the base of Via Veneto.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2725836.rome17.jpg) rome17.jpgFontana del Tritone in Piazza Barberini in Rome Italy at the base of Via Veneto.
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![The Basilica of St. Peter in Vatican City.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2725880.rome20.jpg) rome20.jpgThe Basilica of St. Peter in Vatican City. |
![One of the Swiss Guard near St. Peter's Square in the Vatican.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2726110.rome21.jpg) rome21.jpgOne of the Swiss Guard near St. Peter's Square in the Vatican. |
![Aquaduct and secret passageway that traverses Castel Sant'Angelo and Vatican City in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2726112.rome23.jpg) rome23.jpgAquaduct and secret passageway that traverses Castel Sant'Angelo and Vatican City in Rome, Italy. |
![A view of St. Peter's Square and the Basilica from the area just in front of Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2726370.rome24.jpg) rome24.jpgA view of St. Peter's Square and the Basilica from the area just in front of Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome. |
![Dinner entertainment during our first night of the Insight Tour in Rome on Saturday night.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2726371.rome25.jpg) rome25.jpgDinner entertainment during our first night of the Insight Tour in Rome on Saturday night. |
![Ponte Sant'Angelo over the river in Rome.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2726584.rome27.jpg) rome27.jpgPonte Sant'Angelo over the river in Rome. |
![Castel Sant'Angelo from Ponte Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2726585.rome28.jpg) rome28.jpgCastel Sant'Angelo from Ponte Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy. |
![Lunch on a side street near St. Peter's Square in Rome.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2726586.rome29.jpg) rome29.jpgLunch on a side street near St. Peter's Square in Rome. |
![The evening crowds in front of the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2727194.rome32.jpg) rome32.jpgThe evening crowds in front of the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy. |
![The inside of our Insight Touring coach.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2742201.rome2_1.jpg) rome2_1.jpgThe inside of our Insight Touring coach. |
![Our Insight Tour bus.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2742202.rome2_2.jpg) rome2_2.jpgOur Insight Tour bus. |
![Inside one of the catacombs just outside of Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2742204.rome2_4.jpg) rome2_4.jpgInside one of the catacombs just outside of Rome, Italy. |
![The cask holding the chains that bound St. Peter on his way to and while in Rome. The chains are in the Church of St. Peter's in Chains.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2742318.rome2_6.jpg) rome2_6.jpgThe cask holding the chains that bound St. Peter on his way to and while in Rome. The chains are in the Church of St. Peter's in Chains. |
![The wooden platform at floor level of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2742322.rome2_10.jpg) rome2_10.jpgThe wooden platform at floor level of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy. |
![One of the interior concourses in the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2742472.rome2_11.jpg) rome2_11.jpgOne of the interior concourses in the Colosseum in Rome, Italy. |
![The northeast wall of the Colosseum in Rome.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2742473.rome2_12.jpg) rome2_12.jpgThe northeast wall of the Colosseum in Rome. |
![Two of the character actors outside the Colosseum plying their trade -- trying to charge for pictures.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2742474.rome2_13.jpg) rome2_13.jpgTwo of the character actors outside the Colosseum plying their trade -- trying to charge for pictures. |
![Stationary mime imitating statuary on Via Condotti in Rome.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2742475.rome2_14.jpg) rome2_14.jpgStationary mime imitating statuary on Via Condotti in Rome. |
![The Colonna di Marco Aurelio, a massive obelisk/column inscribed with the exploits of the Roman Emperor that unfold in a spiral pattern along its length.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2742476.rome2_15.jpg) rome2_15.jpgThe Colonna di Marco Aurelio, a massive obelisk/column inscribed with the exploits of the Roman Emperor that unfold in a spiral pattern along its length. |
![The interior dome of the Pantheon in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2742837.rome2_16.jpg) rome2_16.jpgThe interior dome of the Pantheon in Rome, Italy. |
![The inside of the Pantheon and the tomb of Renaissance painter, Raphael.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2742838.rome2_17.jpg) rome2_17.jpgThe inside of the Pantheon and the tomb of Renaissance painter, Raphael. |
![The plaza in front of the Pantheon, Piazza della Rotonda, in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2742839.rome2_18.jpg) rome2_18.jpgThe plaza in front of the Pantheon, Piazza della Rotonda, in Rome, Italy. |
![Caravaggio's The Inspiration of St. Matthew in the Church of San Luigi dei Francesi just off Piazza Navona in Rome.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2742974.rome2_19.jpg) rome2_19.jpgCaravaggio's "The Inspiration of St. Matthew" in the Church of San Luigi dei Francesi just off Piazza Navona in Rome. |
![The Church of Sant'Agnese in Piazza Navona in Rome.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2742976.rome2_21.jpg) rome2_21.jpgThe Church of Sant'Agnese in Piazza Navona in Rome. |
![The view from in front of the Vittorio Emanuele II Monument looking to the northeast toward the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2743261.rome2_24.jpg) rome2_24.jpgThe view from in front of the Vittorio Emanuele II Monument looking to the northeast toward the Colosseum in Rome, Italy. |
![The Courtyard of the Pigna and the famous orb (Modern Art). Vatican, Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2749905.assisi1.jpg) assisi1.jpgThe Courtyard of the Pigna and the famous orb (Modern Art). Vatican, Rome, Italy. |
![The famous pine cone in Cortile della Pigna at the Vatican in Rome.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2749906.assisi2.jpg) assisi2.jpgThe famous pine cone in Cortile della Pigna at the Vatican in Rome. |
![One of the many sculptures in the Vatican Museum in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2749907.assisi3.jpg) assisi3.jpgOne of the many sculptures in the Vatican Museum in Rome, Italy. |
![The winding spiral exit to the Vatican Museum in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u11/traderboynh/medium/2749909.assisi5.jpg) assisi5.jpgThe winding spiral exit to the Vatican Museum in Rome, Italy. |
![An arch in the Roman Forum near the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u12/traderboynh/medium/3198576.arch.jpg) arch.jpgAn arch in the Roman Forum near the Colosseum in Rome, Italy. |
![The National Assembly Building in Rome, Italy, seat of government.](https://a4.pbase.com/u12/traderboynh/medium/3198577.assembly_bldg.jpg) assembly_bldg.jpgThe National Assembly Building in Rome, Italy, seat of government. |
![The Borghese Gardens behind the Borghese Museum in Via Borghese in northeast Rome.](https://a4.pbase.com/u12/traderboynh/medium/3198578.borghese_garden.jpg) borghese_garden.jpgThe Borghese Gardens behind the Borghese Museum in Via Borghese in northeast Rome. |
![Statues of Castor and Pollux in front of the National Palace near Via Nazionale in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u12/traderboynh/medium/3198579.castorpollux.jpg) castorpollux.jpgStatues of Castor and Pollux in front of the National Palace near Via Nazionale in Rome, Italy. |
![The Roman Colosseum.](https://a4.pbase.com/u12/traderboynh/medium/3198581.colo_outside.jpg) colo_outside.jpgThe Roman Colosseum. |
![forum.jpg](https://a4.pbase.com/u12/traderboynh/medium/3198582.forum.jpg) forum.jpg |
![Michelangelo's Moses in the Church of St. Peter in Chains in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u12/traderboynh/medium/3198584.moses_face.jpg) moses_face.jpgMichelangelo's "Moses" in the Church of St. Peter in Chains in Rome, Italy. |
![A scene along the perimeter of Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u12/traderboynh/medium/3198585.piazza_nav.jpg) piazza_nav.jpgA scene along the perimeter of Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy. |
![Piazza Navona looking south across the plaza. Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u12/traderboynh/medium/3198587.piazza_nav2.jpg) piazza_nav2.jpgPiazza Navona looking south across the plaza. Rome, Italy. |
![The church at the summit of the Spanish Steps, Trinita dei Monti, in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u12/traderboynh/medium/3198588.span_step_church.jpg) span_step_church.jpgThe church at the summit of the Spanish Steps, Trinita dei Monti, in Rome, Italy. |
![Tour guide of the Vatican Museum in the Courtyard of the Pigna, explaining the interior of the Sistine Chapel.](https://a4.pbase.com/u12/traderboynh/medium/3198590.vatican_easels.jpg) vatican_easels.jpgTour guide of the Vatican Museum in the Courtyard of the Pigna, explaining the interior of the Sistine Chapel. |
![A sidewalk and gazebo along Via Veneto in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u12/traderboynh/medium/3198593.via_veneto.jpg) via_veneto.jpgA sidewalk and gazebo along Via Veneto in Rome, Italy. |
![A pathway along the Via Borghese in northeast Rome.](https://a4.pbase.com/u12/traderboynh/medium/3198594.viaborghese.jpg) viaborghese.jpgA pathway along the Via Borghese in northeast Rome. |
![Fresco in the interior of the Church of St. Peter in Chains in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u21/traderboynh/medium/13969223.2772new.jpg) 2772new.jpgFresco in the interior of the Church of St. Peter in Chains in Rome, Italy. |
![Arch alongside the Roman Forum in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u21/traderboynh/medium/13969224.2777new.jpg) 2777new.jpgArch alongside the Roman Forum in Rome, Italy. |
![Ground level inside the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u21/traderboynh/medium/13969225.2808new.jpg) 2808new.jpgGround level inside the Colosseum in Rome, Italy. |
![Roman Forum as seen from the top of the Colosseum.](https://a4.pbase.com/u21/traderboynh/medium/13969226.2820new.jpg) 2820new.jpgRoman Forum as seen from the top of the Colosseum. |
![Forum as seen from the top of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u21/traderboynh/medium/13969227.2821new.jpg) 2821new.jpgForum as seen from the top of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy. |
![Forum as seen from the top of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u21/traderboynh/medium/13969228.2825new.jpg) 2825new.jpgForum as seen from the top of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy. |
![Emmanuel Vitorrio II Monument in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u21/traderboynh/medium/13969229.2904new.jpg) 2904new.jpgEmmanuel Vitorrio II Monument in Rome, Italy. |
![View of Rome from the top of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.](https://a4.pbase.com/u21/traderboynh/medium/13969418.4009new.jpg) 4009new.jpgView of Rome from the top of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. |
![Statues inside St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u21/traderboynh/medium/13969419.4041new.jpg) 4041new.jpgStatues inside St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, Italy. |
![St. Peter's Basilica.](https://a4.pbase.com/u21/traderboynh/medium/13969420.4061new.jpg) 4061new.jpgSt. Peter's Basilica. |
![Crowd alongside the Trevi Fountain at night in Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u21/traderboynh/medium/13969422.4088new.jpg) 4088new.jpgCrowd alongside the Trevi Fountain at night in Rome, Italy. |
![Trevi Fountain at night, Rome, Italy.](https://a4.pbase.com/u17/traderboynh/medium/13969424.psig_4100.jpg) 4100new.jpgTrevi Fountain at night, Rome, Italy. |