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The Pantheon
During our first night in Rome, we walked from the Pantheon area to the Spanish Steps, visiting many famous sites in-between.
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The Oculus
The Romans invented concrete, which enabled them to build domes. There is a window in the center of the dome.
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The Interior of the Pantheon
The Pantheon's is well preserved because it was converted to a Christian church.
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Eric outside of the Pantheon
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LeAnn at a Fountain in Piazza Novona
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Piazza Novona
On the right side, Berinin's Four Rivers statue is surrounded by a scaffold as it undergoes restoration.
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Campo de' Fiori Apartments
Modern day apartments have built on the ruins of the ancient Roman Theater of Pompey. This theater was once used by the senate, and is the site of Julius Ceaser's assassination.
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Rococco Church
The ornate Rococco style church is near the Pantheon.
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Egyptian Obelisk and Parliament Building
Egyptian obelisks can be found all over Rome. This is one is set to be used as a sundial.
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Piazza Colonna
This column was built to honor emporer Marcus Aurelius.
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Column Closeup
A closer inspection of the column reveals that the statue of Marcus Aurelius has been replaced by St. Peter.
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Trevi Fountain
The Trevi Fountain areas was extremely crowded, so it was hard to squeeze through to snap this picture.
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