Days 216 & 217 Italy Trip Florence Days 14 & 15

 

Days 213- 215 Italy Trip Days 11-13

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‎⁨Sicily-Rome American Cemetery and Memorial⁩, ⁨Nettuno⁩, ⁨Lazio⁩, ⁨Italy⁩

Sicily–Rome American Cemetery and Memorial is a World War II American military war grave cemetery, located in Nettuno, near Anzio, Italy. The cemetery, containing 7,858 American war dead, covers 77 acres and was dedicated in 1956. It is administered by the American Battle Monuments Commission

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The Jewish Ghetto in Rome is a historic and vibrant neighborhood located between the Tiber River, Largo di Torre Argentina, and the Theater of Marcellus. Established by Pope Paul IV in 1555, it was originally a cramped, flood-prone district. Today, it is a bustling hub for Jewish culture, known for its deep history, kosher restaurants, and the Great Synagogue of Rome

The "gold markers" in Rome's Jewish Ghetto are known as Stolpersteine or "stumbling stones". These brass-capped cobblestones are embedded in the pavement in front of the last residences of Holocaust victims. They honor Jews and others deported to concentration camps

Rome is constantly revealing its buried past, with modern infrastructure projects and archaeological digs frequently unearthing ancient treasures right beneath the bustling city streets. 

Enjoying a sunset

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‎⁨Anzio⁩, ⁨Lazio⁩, ⁨Italy⁩

The Battle of Anzio was a battle of the Italian Campaign of World War II that commenced 22 January 1944. The battle began with the Allied amphibious landing known as Operation Shingle, and ended on 4 June 1944, with the invasion of Rome. 

Now Anzio is a resort town in the Lazio region of Italy, about 51 kilometres south of Rome. Well known for its seaside resorts, it is a fishing port and a departure point for ferries and hydroplanes to the Pontine Islands of Ponza, Palmarola, and Ventotene.

Days 210-212 Italy Trip Rome Days 8-10

Italy Day 8 🇮🇹

Rome has been nothing short of incredible. We have been exploring this beautiful city with our dear friends and creating unforgettable memories.

Saint Nicholas of Myra the inspiration for Santa Claus

Designed by Domenico Fontana, it resembles a triumphal arch with three large niches. The central arch features a famous, albeit heavily criticized, statue of Moses striking a rock to draw water.. It was celebrated as the first new aqueduct constructed in Rome in many centuries. All the fountains in Rome still pump fresh drinking water. 

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Vatican City’s history began in the 4th century A.D. when Emperor Constantine built a basilica over the tomb of St. Peter in Rome. It later served as the heart of the Papal States until 1870. In 1929, the Lateran Treaty established it as an independent sovereign state to guarantee the Pope’s independence. The Vatican spans just 109 acres entirely within Rome, Italy, and boasts a fascinating evolution that spans nearly two millennia

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 Today we did a tour of the Forum and the Coliseum 

Beloved by her husband, Emperor Antoninus Pius, he built this temple in the Roman Forum to deify and honor the woman she had been. For 20 years, this was the first temple in the Roman Forum solely dedicated to an empress, highlighting the significance of Faustina's contributions to Roman society.

I see a quilt pattern here

The Colosseum is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, just east of the Roman Forum. It is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built