Rome - Fountains and ruins

Rome - Fountains and ruins

Like any good conquering empire's capital, Rome brought home some Egyptian Obelisks, like this one in at the top of the Spanish steps.

Similarly, they have a couple of Jesuses standing on the top of pillars.

One of the main squares is beautiful by night, with fountains and artists

The Vatican is technically a seperate country, but with no borders to the tourist parts (St Peters Square and Basilica, and Vatican Museum/Sistine Chapel). The rest is inaccessible, guarded by the Swiss Guard (in their colorful costumes).

It's a bit troubling how many statues and carvings are of small children, especially in St Peters Basilica.

Me on the Spanish steps, and refilling my water from the fountain in front

National Antimafia Directorate, on a side street. There were a few officers in front, smiling for the camera as we took this pic, but we didn't take a picture of them.

Smart cars seem to be the most popular type in Europe, and there are many copycats there, a few of which, like this Auto Pini 2, are even smaller

The Roman ruins are situated in the middle of the city, and are the reason the transport system is so bad (2 subway lines) -- large parts of the city are above hidden ruins, and they do not want to destroy that without first excavating.

In front of the Colussium

At the Triti Fountain, and more small child angels