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The home page (19)

  • The old Appian Way, a stone road lined with grass and pine trees
    A stretch of the old Appian Way: a gravel road between grass and umbrella pines, one small cyclist far off Photo by elisabeth283 on Pixabay
  • The Borghese Gallery building in its park in Rome
    The Borghese Gallery building (Villa Borghese) in its park under a deep blue sky Photo by maxsanna on Pixabay
  • Castel Sant'Angelo and its bridge over the Tiber at sunset
    Castel Sant'Angelo and Ponte Sant'Angelo over the Tiber at sunset, reflected in the river Photo by Mike_68 on Pixabay
  • The Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine seen from the Palatine side, with pine trees
    The Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine seen from above with umbrella pines, the Palatine side in front Photo by The_Double_A on Pixabay
  • Inside the Colosseum: the rebuilt arena floor and the stone tiers around it
    Inside the Colosseum: the rebuilt arena floor platform and the stone tiers around it Photo by TravelCoffeeBook on Pixabay
  • The Colosseum in Rome under a blue sky with white clouds
    The outer wall of the Colosseum from street level under a blue sky with big white clouds, a crowd small at the base Photo by Trimlack on Pixabay
  • Inside the Pantheon: the coffered dome with the round opening at its top
    Inside the Pantheon: the coffered dome with the blue-sky oculus, the drum and the floor below Photo by Glavo on Pixabay
  • The columns and inscription on the front porch of the Pantheon in Rome
    The portico of the Pantheon from below: granite columns and the inscription on the pediment Photo by G-tech on Pixabay
  • Columns of the forum in Pompeii with Mount Vesuvius behind them
    Columns of the forum in Pompeii in sunlight, Mount Vesuvius behind; a few visitors from behind at the bottom edge (cropped out by the focus point) Photo by mmillswan on Pixabay
  • Old temple columns standing in the Roman Forum under a blue sky
    The Roman Forum: the columns of the Temple of Saturn and the arch beyond, under a blue sky Photo by xlizziexx on Pixabay
  • The Colosseum in Rome at sunset, seen from the old stone paving in front of it
    The Colosseum's outer wall at sunset, seen low from the ancient basalt paving stones in front of it, with cypress trees on the left and a pale evening sky Photo by MARTINOPHUC on Pixabay
  • Detail of Michelangelo's Last Judgment fresco in the Sistine Chapel
    A detail of Michelangelo's Last Judgment fresco in the Sistine Chapel Photo by Trimlack on Pixabay
  • Looking up into the gold and white dome inside St. Peter's Basilica
    The inside of St. Peter's dome from below, gold lettering and windows Photo by l777joseph on Pixabay
  • The dome of St. Peter's Basilica against a pink and grey evening sky
    The dome of St. Peter's Basilica and the roofline of the Vatican under a pink and grey dusk sky Photo by DUCTINH91 on Pixabay
  • The Trevi Fountain in Rome with its statues and pale blue water
    The full Trevi Fountain by day: the palace front, the statues and the pale blue basin Photo by djedj on Pixabay
  • The Laocoön marble statue group in the Vatican Museums
    The Laocoön marble group in its niche in the Vatican Museums Photo by DEZALB on Pixabay
  • A row of old marble busts in a museum gallery, in black and white
    A row of marble busts in profile in a museum gallery, black and white Photo by cains on Pixabay
  • The spiral staircase of the Vatican Museums seen from above
    The Bramante-style spiral staircase of the Vatican Museums seen from the top, a few small figures on the steps Photo by JerOme82 on Pixabay
  • The long pools and gardens of Villa d'Este in Tivoli
    The long fish pools of Villa d'Este in Tivoli with the villa and trees reflected Photo by shirinh on Pixabay

Colosseum, Vatican & ancient Rome (38)

  • A brick Roman tomb beside the Appian Way, lit by low sun
    A brick Roman tomb beside the Appian Way in low sun, with pines Photo by Dolcevia on Pixabay
  • Old carved stone blocks in the grass beside the Appian Way
    Carved stone blocks in the grass beside the Appian Way Photo by Dolcevia on Pixabay
  • The old Appian Way in Rome, a quiet road between pine trees and ancient ruins
    The Via Appia Antica in Rome: a gravel road between pines, grass and ruins Photo by elisabeth283 on Pixabay
  • Castel Sant'Angelo and its stone bridge over the Tiber in golden evening light
    Castel Sant'Angelo and its stone bridge over the Tiber in golden evening light Photo by Mike_68 on Pixabay
  • Castel Sant'Angelo and its bridge under a bright blue sky
    Castel Sant'Angelo and its bridge under a bright blue sky Photo by Walkerssk on Pixabay
  • The bronze angel on top of Castel Sant'Angelo against a blue sky
    The bronze archangel Michael on top of Castel Sant'Angelo, wings spread, against a blue sky, in colour Photo by pcdazero on Pixabay
  • Castel Sant'Angelo seen from the bridge, between two angel statues
    Castel Sant'Angelo seen from the bridge, between two angel statues Photo by 5786499 on Pixabay
  • Castel Sant'Angelo lit at dusk, reflected in the Tiber
    Castel Sant'Angelo lit at dusk, reflected in the Tiber Photo by MARTINOPHUC on Pixabay
  • Close view of worn stone arches on the Colosseum
    Close view of worn stone arches on the Colosseum Photo by Katrin259 on Pixabay
  • The arena floor platform inside the Colosseum, with the old chambers beyond it
    The arena floor platform inside the Colosseum, with the old chambers beyond it Photo by flanghoff on Pixabay
  • The rebuilt arena floor inside the Colosseum, seen from the stands
    The rebuilt arena floor inside the Colosseum, seen from the stands Photo by jdegheest on Pixabay
  • The outer wall of the Colosseum in Rome on a clear day, with a cypress tree on the left
    The outer wall of the Colosseum in Rome on a clear day, with a cypress tree on the left Photo by GRAPHICALBRAIN on Pixabay
  • Wide view of the Colosseum interior and the walls of the rooms under the arena
    Wide view of the Colosseum interior and the walls of the rooms under the arena Photo by SCAPIN on Pixabay
  • The inner tiers of the Colosseum above the open chambers under the arena
    The inner tiers of the Colosseum above the open chambers under the arena Photo by CarlaBron on Pixabay
  • The Colosseum interior seen through a brick archway
    The Colosseum interior seen through a brick archway Photo by WikimediaImages on Pixabay
  • Sunlit tiers of seating inside the Colosseum
    Sunlit tiers of seating inside the Colosseum Photo by LoggaWiggler on Pixabay
  • Wide view inside the Colosseum over the old chambers under the arena
    Wide view inside the Colosseum over the old chambers under the arena Photo by Severinson on Pixabay
  • The arches of the Colosseum outer wall against a blue sky
    The arches of the Colosseum outer wall against a blue sky Photo by OlgaKropman on Pixabay
  • The underground passages of the Colosseum seen from the stands, under a cloudy sky
    The underground passages of the Colosseum seen from the stands, under a cloudy sky Photo by Ichigo121212 on Pixabay
  • The upper levels and arches inside the Colosseum
    The upper levels and arches inside the Colosseum Photo by DEZALB on Pixabay
  • A walkway crossing the open chambers under the Colosseum arena
    A walkway crossing the open chambers under the Colosseum arena Photo by randomwinner on Pixabay
  • The Colosseum in warm late light, with a tree in front
    The Colosseum in warm late light, with a tree in front Photo by theabstractvibe on Pixabay
  • The columns of the Temple of Saturn in the Roman Forum, with a church dome behind
    The columns of the Temple of Saturn in the Roman Forum, with a church dome behind Photo by Pignatta on Pixabay
  • Part of the Sistine Chapel ceiling, with The Creation of Adam in the middle
    Part of the Sistine Chapel ceiling, with The Creation of Adam in the middle Photo by waldomiguez on Pixabay
  • Bernini's bronze Baldachin under the dome inside St. Peter's Basilica
    Bernini's bronze Baldachin under the dome inside St. Peter's Basilica Photo by Glavo on Pixabay
  • St. Peter's Basilica lit up at night, seen down the street
    St. Peter's Basilica lit up at night, seen down the street Photo by loveombra on Pixabay
  • The front and dome of St. Peter's Basilica under a cloudy sky
    The front and dome of St. Peter's Basilica under a cloudy sky Photo by MARTINOPHUC on Pixabay
  • The decorated ceiling of St. Peter's dome, close up
    The decorated ceiling of St. Peter's dome, close up Photo by JanSimons on Pixabay
  • The inside of St. Peter's dome seen from below, with gold and coffered panels
    The inside of St. Peter's dome seen from below, with gold and coffered panels Photo by DUCTINH91 on Pixabay
  • The inside of the dome of St. Peter's Basilica, with light from its windows
    The inside of the dome of St. Peter's Basilica, with light from its windows Photo by vassilis738 on Pixabay
  • The dome of St. Peter's rising above a bridge on the Tiber
    The dome of St. Peter's rising above a bridge on the Tiber Photo by MARTINOPHUC on Pixabay
  • St. Peter's Square and its colonnade seen from the top of the dome
    St. Peter's Square and its colonnade seen from the top of the dome Photo by Severinson on Pixabay
  • The round stone Tomb of Cecilia Metella on the Appian Way, behind a green lawn
    The round Tomb of Cecilia Metella on the Appian Way behind a lawn Photo by Mario_Ierardi on Pixabay
  • The stone sign "Musei Vaticani" with statues above the Vatican Museums entrance
    The stone sign "Musei Vaticani" with statues above the Vatican Museums entrance Photo by SCAPIN on Pixabay
  • The gilded, painted ceiling of the Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museums
    The gilded, painted barrel-vault ceiling of the Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museums, map frescoes on the walls, in colour Photo by DEZALB on Pixabay
  • A round painted ceiling in the Vatican Museums
    A round painted ceiling in the Vatican Museums Photo by DEZALB on Pixabay
  • A large bronze sphere sculpture in a courtyard of the Vatican Museums
    A large bronze sphere sculpture in a courtyard of the Vatican Museums Photo by Yolanda on Pixabay
  • The spiral staircase of the Vatican Museums seen from above, lit in gold
    The spiral staircase of the Vatican Museums seen from above, lit in gold Photo by spalla67 on Pixabay

Sights, tours & food (62)

  • A bicycle parked on a path under green trees
    A bicycle parked on a leafy path in a park (not on the Appian Way) Photo by Pamjpat on Pixabay
  • A painted ceiling full of figures and clouds in the Borghese Gallery
    A painted ceiling full of figures and clouds in the Borghese Gallery Photo by Tasos_Lekkas on Pixabay
  • Bernini's marble Pluto and Proserpina in a gilded, frescoed room of the Borghese Gallery
    Bernini's marble Pluto and Proserpina inside the Borghese Gallery, gilded and frescoed room behind, in colour Photo by waldomiguez on Pixabay
  • Market stalls under white umbrellas on Campo de' Fiori in Rome
    Market stalls with white umbrellas, fruit and drinks on the cobbles of Campo de' Fiori, Rome, with a few shoppers Photo by user32212 on Pixabay
  • Castel Sant'Angelo and its bridge lit up at night, reflected in the Tiber
    Castel Sant'Angelo and Ponte Sant'Angelo lit at night, reflected in the Tiber Photo by loveombra on Pixabay
  • A board of cheese, grapes and crackers with glasses of wine
    A wooden board of cheeses, grapes and crackers with glasses of red and white wine Photo by Daria-Yakovleva on Pixabay
  • The long grassy track of the Circus Maximus, with trees and buildings beyond
    The grassy track of the Circus Maximus with umbrella pines and the Aventine buildings Photo by 12019 on Pixabay
  • The Colosseum lit up at night
    The Colosseum lit up at night, a few small figures in front Photo by SungRae_Kim on Pixabay
  • The outer wall of the Colosseum seen from a street with trees
    The Colosseum's outer wall seen from a tree-lined street on its side Photo by Leonhard_Niederwimmer on Pixabay
  • The upper arches of the Colosseum against a blue sky
    The upper arches of the Colosseum against a blue sky Photo by Midicloriano on Pixabay
  • A portion of fettuccine on a square wooden plate
    A portion of fettuccine on a square wooden plate Photo by neciodesalida on Pixabay
  • A marble river god on the Fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona
    A river god on Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona Photo by albertosandrin on Pixabay
  • Fresh fettuccine on a board dusted with flour
    Fresh fettuccine on a floured board Photo by groovelanddesigns on Pixabay
  • Nests of fresh pasta on a table
    Nests of fresh pasta on a wooden table, shallow focus Photo by Pexels on Pixabay
  • Nests of fresh tagliatelle next to flour, eggs and a rolling pin on a wooden table
    Nests of fresh tagliatelle on a board with flour, eggs and a rolling pin, seen from above Photo by Oldmermaid on Pixabay
  • Golden fried artichokes on a white plate
    Golden fried artichokes on a white plate with a napkin Photo by ubert on Pixabay
  • Golden fried rice balls in a bowl lined with a paper napkin
    Fried rice balls (arancini, close to Roman supplì) in a bowl lined with a paper napkin Photo by jvddu on Pixabay
  • Tubs of gelato in a shop counter, each with a flavor tag
    Tubs of gelato in a shop counter with handwritten flavour tags Photo by tiburi on Pixabay
  • Homemade ravioli on a dark plate
    Homemade ravioli on a dark plate dusted with flour Photo by theskytales on Pixabay
  • Rows of old columns in an imperial forum in Rome at dusk
    Rows of broken columns in Trajan's Forum at dusk, the buildings behind lit Photo by DomyD on Pixabay
  • The square coffers of the Pantheon dome seen from below
    The square coffers of the Pantheon dome from below, close up Photo by kundennote_com on Pixabay
  • Looking up at the Pantheon dome, with sky showing through the round opening at the top
    The Pantheon dome from directly below, the oculus showing sky and a patch of sunlight on the coffers Photo by djedj on Pixabay
  • The front of the Pantheon on Piazza della Rotonda in Rome
    The front of the Pantheon on Piazza della Rotonda, the cobbled square and steps in front Photo by krystianwin on Pixabay
  • A bride and groom by the fountain in front of the Pantheon at dawn
    A bride and groom posing at a distance by the fountain in Piazza della Rotonda, the Pantheon behind, at dawn; faces not recognisable; not our customers and not presented as such Photo by user32212 on Pixabay
  • The front of the Pantheon with its columns and stone pediment
    The Pantheon's portico and pediment with the square in front Photo by krystianwin on Pixabay
  • A quiet street in the centre of Rome at dawn, lit by street lamps
    A street in the old centre at dawn, lamps on, the curved brick side of a round building at right (tagged Pantheon) Photo by djedj on Pixabay
  • Piazza Navona in Rome with its domed church, fountain and cafés
    Piazza Navona by day: Sant'Agnese in Agone, a fountain and the long square Photo by djedj on Pixabay
  • A carved stone face on a fountain in Piazza Navona at night, with lit cafés behind
    A carved stone face on a fountain in Piazza Navona at night, lit cafés blurred behind Photo by Banzy2019 on Pixabay
  • The Neptune Fountain and painted houses in Piazza Navona, Rome
    The Neptune Fountain in Piazza Navona with the painted houses of the square behind Photo by waldomiguez on Pixabay
  • Bicycles parked on the cobbles of Piazza Navona, with a church dome behind
    Piazza Navona with parked bicycles in front, Sant'Agnese dome and people in the distance Photo by user32212 on Pixabay
  • A pink and cream scooter parked by a sunny stone wall
    A pink and cream retro scooter by a sunny stone wall; no logo Photo by christels on Pixabay
  • A pizza with vegetables on a stone in front of a pizza oven
    A vegetable pizza on a stone in front of a pizza oven Photo by px_steven_be on Pixabay
  • Balls of pizza dough on a floured table next to a rolling pin
    Balls of pizza dough on a floured table next to a rolling pin Photo by ClickerHappy on Pixabay
  • Slices of pizza with olives and peppers on a white surface
    Slices of capricciosa pizza with olives and peppers on a white surface Photo by sasa_cakic on Pixabay
  • Ponte Sant'Angelo with its lamps and statues, and Castel Sant'Angelo behind
    Ponte Sant'Angelo with lamps and statues and Castel Sant'Angelo under a grey sky Photo by rainhard2 on Pixabay
  • A red scooter parked by a grey wall on a stone street
    A red scooter parked by a grey wall on a stone street; only a small model badge, no maker logo legible at card size Photo by silviamar29 on Pixabay
  • Bicycles parked by a fountain in a quiet Rome square at dawn
    A Rome piazza with a fountain and obelisk at dawn, with parked bicycles Photo by djedj on Pixabay
  • Rome rooftops and domes with the white Vittoriano monument in the middle
    Rome rooftops and domes with the white Vittoriano in the middle Photo by em_sawyers on Pixabay
  • Old Rome rooftops and a terrace lit by street lamps at night
    Old Rome rooftops and terraces lit by lamps at night Photo by josefschiller on Pixabay
  • An empty viewing terrace with a street lamp above Rome at sunset
    An empty viewing terrace with a lamp post above Rome at sunset Photo by ddzphoto on Pixabay
  • The domed church of Sant'Agnese in Agone on Piazza Navona at dusk
    Sant'Agnese in Agone's dome and towers on Piazza Navona Photo by djedj on Pixabay
  • A plate of spaghetti carbonara on a red checked cloth
    A plate of spaghetti carbonara on a red checked cloth with cutlery Photo by Hans on Pixabay
  • The Spanish Steps leading up to the Trinità dei Monti church and its obelisk
    The Spanish Steps leading up to Trinità dei Monti and its obelisk, small figures on the steps Photo by Leonhard_Niederwimmer on Pixabay
  • The Spanish Steps leading up to the twin-towered church of Trinità dei Monti
    The Spanish Steps rising to Trinità dei Monti with its two towers, many visitors on the steps Photo by Leonhard_Niederwimmer on Pixabay
  • St. Peter's dome and a lit bridge over the Tiber at dusk
    St. Peter's dome and a lit bridge over the Tiber at dusk Photo by nimrodins on Pixabay
  • St. Peter's dome and a bridge over the Tiber lit up at night
    St. Peter's dome and Ponte Sant'Angelo lit up at night over the Tiber Photo by JuergenM on Pixabay
  • Via della Conciliazione and St. Peter's Basilica lit at night under a crescent moon
    Via della Conciliazione and St. Peter's Basilica lit at night under a crescent moon Photo by hsvbooth on Pixabay
  • The dome of St. Peter's Basilica behind a bridge over the Tiber at sunset
    St. Peter's dome behind Ponte Sant'Angelo over the Tiber in hazy sunset light Photo by davidecattini on Pixabay
  • Three glasses of orange spritz cocktails side by side
    Three glasses of orange spritz cocktails side by side, no labels Photo by distelAPPArath on Pixabay
  • An old stone bridge over the Tiber with the buildings of Tiber Island
    Ponte Cestio over the Tiber to Tiber Island Photo by x_OI on Pixabay
  • A small boat on the Tiber river with a stone bridge and St. Peter's dome behind
    A small boat on the Tiber, a stone bridge and St. Peter's dome behind Photo by martieda on Pixabay
  • A slice of layered tiramisu dusted with cocoa on a white plate
    A slice of layered tiramisu-style cake dusted with cocoa on a white plate Photo by Daria-Yakovleva on Pixabay
  • Trajan's Column and the old forum lit up at night, with a domed church behind
    Trajan's Column and the forum ruins lit at night, a domed church behind Photo by marmax on Pixabay
  • A cobbled street with cafes and old houses in Trastevere, Rome
    A cobbled street in Trastevere with ochre houses, cafe signs and a few passers-by Photo by user32212 on Pixabay
  • The Trevi Fountain with its statues and pool, seen from the front
    The Trevi Fountain from the front, statues and pool, no crowd in frame Photo by PublicDomainPictures on Pixabay
  • A winged sea horse and its tamer, carved in marble, on the Trevi Fountain
    The winged sea horse and Triton group on the Trevi Fountain, close up Photo by VMonte13 on Pixabay
  • Via della Conciliazione lit up at night, leading to St. Peter's Basilica
    Via della Conciliazione lit at night leading to St. Peter's Basilica, a few people far away Photo by designerpoint on Pixabay
  • The Temple of Aesculapius on the lake in the Villa Borghese park
    The Temple of Aesculapius on the lake in the Villa Borghese park Photo by xlizziexx on Pixabay
  • The small temple on the lake in Villa Borghese, with rowing boats on the water
    The Temple of Aesculapius on the lake in Villa Borghese, with rowing boats and trees Photo by xlizziexx on Pixabay
  • The white Vittoriano monument on Piazza Venezia in Rome, with flower beds in front
    The white Vittoriano on Piazza Venezia with flower beds and a few distant vehicles, none legible Photo by serghei_topor on Pixabay
  • A white vintage scooter parked on a cobbled street by a bench and flower pots
    A white vintage scooter on cobbles by a bench and flower pots; no logo visible Photo by birgl on Pixabay
  • Wine barrels lined up in a cave cellar with stone walls
    Rows of wine barrels in a rock cave cellar lit by a lamp (a winery cave, not the Testaccio venue) Photo by aoreste on Pixabay

Day trips & planning (40)

  • A town between steep cliffs on the Amalfi Coast, seen from above
    A small town between steep cliffs on the Amalfi Coast, seen from above, with the sea Photo by SalvatoreMonetti on Pixabay
  • Small boats in the bay at Amalfi, with the town on the cliffs
    Amalfi town on the cliffs above a bay with small boats Photo by andischatz on Pixabay
  • Amalfi’s white houses at the foot of steep cliffs, seen from the water
    White houses of Amalfi at the foot of steep cliffs, seen from the water Photo by mgpalmer on Pixabay
  • The Faraglioni rocks rising out of the sea off Capri
    The three Faraglioni rocks off Capri seen from the sea Photo by floydbarbel on Pixabay
  • The harbor of Capri with boats, white houses and steep rocky hills behind
    Marina Grande on Capri: boats, white houses and steep rocky hills Photo by bilaleldaou on Pixabay
  • Civita di Bagnoregio on its rock above the valley, with the long footbridge up to it
    Civita di Bagnoregio on its eroded rock, the long footbridge rising to it Photo by alvoi on Pixabay
  • Marble statues along the long pool of the Canopus at Hadrian's Villa
    Marble caryatid statues along the Canopus pool at Hadrian's Villa Photo by lapping on Pixabay
  • Statues and arches around the long pool of the Canopus at Hadrian's Villa
    The Canopus at Hadrian's Villa: arches and statues around the long pool Photo by lapping on Pixabay
  • A long pool with columns and trees at Hadrian's Villa near Tivoli
    The Canopus pool and its columns among trees at Hadrian's Villa, a few small visitors Photo by Emphyrio on Pixabay
  • Columns and brick ruins reflected in a pool at Hadrian's Villa
    Columns and brick ruins reflected in a pool at Hadrian's Villa Photo by 12019 on Pixabay
  • Brick ruins of Roman baths at Ostia Antica, with a black-and-white mosaic floor
    Brick ruins of Roman baths at Ostia Antica with a black-and-white mosaic floor Photo by neufal54 on Pixabay
  • A grassy Roman street at Ostia Antica, lined with brick walls and an arch
    A grassy street at Ostia Antica between brick walls with an arch Photo by GiniGeo_Photography on Pixabay
  • A lone column and brick walls at Ostia Antica under a blue sky
    A single column and brick walls at Ostia Antica under a blue sky with clouds Photo by GiniGeo_Photography on Pixabay
  • A large stone theatre mask with an open mouth at Ostia Antica
    A large carved stone theatre mask at Ostia Antica against a blue sky Photo by GiniGeo_Photography on Pixabay
  • Piazza della Repubblica in Rome with its round fountain and curved arcades
    Piazza della Repubblica with the Fountain of the Naiads and the curved arcaded buildings Photo by clarencealford on Pixabay
  • A marble sea god in a fountain on Piazza Navona
    A marble sea figure blowing a shell on a fountain in Piazza Navona, other figures and water around Photo by serghei_topor on Pixabay
  • A passenger plane coming in to land under dark clouds
    A passenger jet with gear down under dark clouds; no airline marks readable Photo by rauschenberger on Pixabay
  • Rows of broken columns in the ruins of Pompeii
    Rows of broken columns of the Basilica in Pompeii Photo by DBUK on Pixabay
  • A worn stone street between ruined walls in Pompeii
    A worn basalt street with cart ruts between ruined walls in Pompeii Photo by Graham-H on Pixabay
  • Low ruined walls and an old road in Pompeii, with green hills behind
    Low ruined walls and an old road in Pompeii with green hills behind Photo by bilaleldaou on Pixabay
  • An old paved street in Pompeii with Mount Vesuvius behind it
    An old paved Roman street in Pompeii between ruined walls, with Mount Vesuvius in the distance Photo by DUOTONE_ on Pixabay
  • Positano on the Amalfi Coast, its houses stacked on the cliff above the sea
    Positano on the Amalfi Coast seen from above: houses down the cliff, beach and boats Photo by andi_peh on Pixabay
  • Positano’s houses climbing the cliffs above the sea
    Positano seen from the sea, houses stacked up the cliffs under mountains Photo by Serpae on Pixabay
  • Colorful houses of Positano on the green hillside above the sea
    Colorful houses of Positano on the green hillside, the sea and coast behind Photo by user32212 on Pixabay
  • Positano’s pastel houses and church dome above the sea
    Pastel houses of Positano and the tiled church dome above the sea Photo by gmaiga on Pixabay
  • A Rome metro train pulling into a platform, with a sign showing the next train in 4 minutes
    A Rome metro platform: people waiting as a train arrives, a sign showing the next train in 4 minutes, warm toned Photo by RobertCheaib on Pixabay
  • Rome rooftops and church domes in warm evening light
    Rome rooftops and church domes, with a big dome in the middle, in warm evening light Photo by Kookay on Pixabay
  • The church of Santa Maria Maggiore and the obelisk in front of it
    The basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and the obelisk on the square in front Photo by Ananasss on Pixabay
  • The coast near Sorrento from above, with the town by a deep blue sea
    The coast of the Sorrento peninsula from above, with the town by a deep blue sea Photo by user32212 on Pixabay
  • The cliffs of Sorrento above the sea at dusk, with Mount Vesuvius in the distance
    The Sorrento cliffs and buildings at dusk over a calm sea, Vesuvius on the horizon Photo by denisasterbova on Pixabay
  • Boats in the harbor at Sorrento at dusk, below the cliffs
    The harbor of Sorrento at dusk with moored boats and a tower on the right Photo by serenamorandi on Pixabay
  • The columns and statues of St. Peter's Square colonnade at sunset
    The columns and statues of Bernini's colonnade on St. Peter's Square against a sunset sky Photo by Indirex on Pixabay
  • The old town of Tivoli on its hill, with an ancient temple among the houses
    The old town of Tivoli on its hill with an ancient temple among the houses, under dark clouds Photo by MARTINOPHUC on Pixabay
  • An old stone fountain statue in the gardens of Villa d'Este in Tivoli
    A weathered stone statue fountain in the gardens of Villa d'Este (file name kept from download; it shows a fountain, not the town) Photo by gregwill22 on Pixabay
  • Waterfalls tumbling down a green gorge below the old town of Tivoli
    Waterfalls in a green gorge below the old town of Tivoli (Villa Gregoriana area) Photo by DUCTINH91 on Pixabay
  • A cobbled lane in Trastevere with warm-colored houses and parked scooters
    A cobbled lane in Trastevere with ochre houses, plants and parked scooters Photo by user32212 on Pixabay
  • Water pouring over the tiers of a big fountain in the gardens of Villa d'Este
    The tiered Oval Fountain in the gardens of Villa d'Este, water falling over a wide basin Photo by wallner on Pixabay
  • The Hundred Fountains path at Villa d'Este, a long row of small jets beside a walk
    The Hundred Fountains path at Villa d'Este with a row of small jets Photo by lapping on Pixabay
  • The Neptune Fountain at Villa d'Este in Tivoli, with jets of water below the villa
    The Neptune Fountain and Organ Fountain at Villa d'Este, Tivoli, with jets of water in front of the fishponds Photo by lapping on Pixabay
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