Amphitheatrum Flavium

During our short time in Rome (just a day and a half), we made sure to make it to the Colosseum. Ed really wanted to see it and among the many symbols of Rome, this was a biggie. We took the train from our hotel to the stop for the Colosseum. When we came up out of the subway and exited to the street, this was our first view.

We were surprised; we didn't expect it to be right there. Another reason I really wanted to see it is because I just had to take a picture. I wanted to show it to my step-father, so he could see that it looked the same as when he was there in 1944.

Here are a few interior shots...

I think I saw Russell Crowe down there somewhere...

And between the Colosseum and Palantine Hill, stands the Arch of Constantine...

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
1 YEAR AGO: I Think His Father And My Mother May Be Related
2 YEARS AGO: Crossing The North Atlantic
3 YEARS AGO: Sharing In The Deliciousness Of Women
4 YEARS AGO: Dining In Lancaster County
5 YEARS AGO: My Sweet Spot