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May 14, 2018 · 5:35 am

54 Days at Sea — More Images of Rome

Theatre Café

Below are images of more ancient Roman temples and other structures, including the photograph of the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina:

Temple of Antoninus and Faustina

In this next photo of Santi Luca e Martina you can see to the right of the church a multi-story building with a tall tower. This is the Tabularium (BC 78), the office building that held the official records of the Roman Empire.

Santi Luca e Martina (left) and Tabularium (tall structure to right)

Now for today’s photo gallery and slide show of Rome:

Rome

Ancient Rome

Temple of Castor and Pollux

Ancient Rome

Santi Luca e Martina

Arch of Titus

Ancient Rome

Early Roman television antennae

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May 9, 2018 · 5:35 am

54 Days at Sea — Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Santi Luca e Martina

Temple of Castor and Pollux (right), Temple of Vesta

The Roman Forum is far from the only attraction in this beautiful city. Here is the Trevi Fountain built in 1762, and featured in the 1954 romantic comedy Three Coins in the Fountain:

Trevi Fountain

The Pantheon is believed to have been completed in 125 AD during the reign of Hadrian. Originally designed as a Roman Temple, the Pantheon became a Christian church in 609. Here are some photographs of the interior:

Pantheon

Overlooking the Roman Forum is the Santi Luca e Martina Church. The original structure was built in 625 AD, but its iconic dome was added over a thousand years later: