Day 2 exploring Rome. Here is a taste of sites around the Colosseum and on Palatine Hill archeological area.  Such ancient history.
Rome, Italy ~ Day 2
Metro travel to ancient Rome
Colosseum
Constantine’s Arch
 
Street vendor
 
 
Entrance to Palatine Hill
located in center of Rome
The elite of Rome lived here
Former executive home
 
Arch and Colosseum from Palatine Hill
 
Soccer fans singing team song
 
 
 
 
 
Peggy in Palatine Gardens
Ruins below
 
Roman Forum
 
Filling up with cold spring water
Areas exposed in
archaeological digs
 
Inscriptions on archway
Ruins and another umbrella pine
 
 
Stadium built by Domus Augustana 58AD near Forum and Circus Maximus
Augustana Stadium
 
 
This is a 2-way street!
 
Back on Metro to train station
Wee bit crowded
 
Hotel Domina and shuttle bus
Ruins near our hotel
Ant trail in local park
Local Italian restaurant for Pizza and Sunflower Ravioli
Great food and beer
after day in Rome