These doors are 2500 years old, are still usable and the lock and key mechanism are still functioning...that's good craftsmanship.
These photos are of Cesar's tomb.
St. Peter's in Chains Basilica
This sculpture is of Moses, Rebecca and Leah; by Michelangelo
We went to dinner and watched this old Italian woman make fettuccini
Spanish Steps: Super Crowded
Trevi Fountain
The Pantheon
Pompei
Mt. Vesuvius
They figured out how the plumb their city with lead pipes. Impressive. However, they did get lead poisoning.
Look closely at this one: it's a dog, on its back. The owner's left it chained up when they escaped the eruption.
View of the Tyrrenhian Sea: Day Trip from Pompei to Sorrento
The Vatican Museum
We were not allowed to take photos inside the Sistine Chapel, however, it was beautiful. Enjoy the photos of the rest of the museum.
This sculpture inspired Michelangelo to create the David, which is on display in Pisa.
This is my kind of tub!
Cleopatra's kind of tub; she bathed in it, but instead of water, she preferred goat's milk...
Mosaic flooring
The next four photos are of hand woven tapestries, created by Raphael.
This is the end of our cultural and historical photograph collection. The next publishing will include miscellaneous photos from our trip. Stay tuned!
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