Next the pantheon, and the amazing oculus. We went in the morning
One of the things that surprised us, was that newer buildings are built right next to the ancient structures. Or in fact sometimes on top of ancient structures.
First up, teatro du Marcello- looks a lot like a smaller colosseum but was actually built first. Still used today as an open air amphitheater during the summer. More surprising were the 2 stories of apartments( privately owned) on top.
So prized, a tiny apartment recently sold for 10million !
This part of Rome was surprisingly uncrowded..
Next up- the pantheon. We went in the morning, and got right in and had a surprisingly emotional reaction- with the realization of how many people had stood where we were for over 2000 years! Would love to be there on a rainy day to see the rain pour down through the oculus.
If the exterior of the pantheon looks familiar, it is because so many later buildings all over the world have copied the style of the facade. Final picture is the entry to the British Museum in London.
FYI Rome felt very safe. Yes there were police and military at the main tourist sites, plus the bag checks.
One of the things that surprised us, was that newer buildings are built right next to the ancient structures. Or in fact sometimes on top of ancient structures.
First up, teatro du Marcello- looks a lot like a smaller colosseum but was actually built first. Still used today as an open air amphitheater during the summer. More surprising were the 2 stories of apartments( privately owned) on top.
So prized, a tiny apartment recently sold for 10million !
This part of Rome was surprisingly uncrowded..
Next up- the pantheon. We went in the morning, and got right in and had a surprisingly emotional reaction- with the realization of how many people had stood where we were for over 2000 years! Would love to be there on a rainy day to see the rain pour down through the oculus.
If the exterior of the pantheon looks familiar, it is because so many later buildings all over the world have copied the style of the facade. Final picture is the entry to the British Museum in London.
FYI Rome felt very safe. Yes there were police and military at the main tourist sites, plus the bag checks.
And when I hover on it, I don't get the text...but there it is busy bowing away in your post! 
-moment: went back to some of my earliest posts (through My profile) and was able to find these!
And especially love 
ETA will update list!