Rome day 2

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Our second full day in Rome was much more relaxed. We slept late and the day became a self-made walking tour. Took a cab to Ristorante Pancrazio where we had a very good brunch. It’s one of several restaurants and outdoor markets located on the site of Pompey’s amphitheater. About half the size of the colosseum it was built in 60 BC. The restaurant’s basement has some of the original wall

Inside Ristorante Pancrazio. Original wall of Pompey’s amphitheater in back
One shot of the huge outdoor market in the piazza created
on the ruins of Pompey’s amphitheater
. Ristorante Pancrazio is behind the photographer

We planned a walk to the Pantheon, Trevi fountain and the Spanish steps, stopping into churches we found along the way. Many of these have renaissance masterpieces inside, also it was amazing to see plaques in so many of them saying “this is a copy of the original taken by Napoleon and subsequently lost”. Apparently his conquering army took, stole, over 120,000 works of art from Italy, many from churches. We also stopped to rest and replenish with gelato periodically.

The Pantheon, built by Hadrian circa 120AD on the site of a previous temple. This temple was dedicated to all the Gods (Pan Theo). It became a church in 609 AD and has been in continuous use for nearly 2,000 years. We didn’t go inside, the line was very long

Trevi fountain, so named because it is at the junction of three roads Tri Via – Trevi. Unfortunately it was under repairs when we visited it
The Spanish Steps seen from the top. Built in the 1720’s they take walkers from the Piazza di Spagna (Spanish Plaza) to the Trinita del Monti church. This photo is from the plaza outside the church and looks down on the small fountain in the Spanish Plaza. We went into the church of course. Pictures are allowed but we took few if any of the church interiors.

From Trinita del Monti we walked back to the hotel stopping in one more church. The walk was about 2 miles. We got back to the hotel about 6 PM, had our evening meal at La Culinaria.

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We are a seasoned citizen couple heading out on our first sleeper van trip, with our English setter Samwise (aka Sammy). This blog is mostly to keep interested parties informed of our whereabouts and doings.

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  1. LOVE these beautiful photos! Isn’t it mind boggling how old everything is there? I am in such awe of the tedious workmanship in everything…..especially the churches. They are my favorite. I also love the markets, the flowers, and the pastries!
    Have the most wonderful time!
    (Meanwhile, I flew to Louisville to get the girls a week ago Saturday, flew them home on Thursday, and am here until Friday.)

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