Rome !

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We had never been to Rome before so when our friends suggested a vacation there we said: let´s go !

Here´s the rest of the gang in the Vatican.

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A view from the St. Peters Basilica
The Vatican is small but this place is big !

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An old castle that was used as a prison for a long time. The Bridge is considered to be the most beautiful in Rome.

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There are lots of small cars there. I saw several Smart-cars along the streets, parked at a 90 degree angle towards the traffic. They are short !
Didn´t take any pics of them though.

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We lived in Trastevere, the part of the city where the workers used to live. That was the place to go in the evening when you wanted good food at a reasonable price.
Our own Superstar Marie Fredriksson from "Roxette" walked by the evening before Madonna had her show in Rome.

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Fontana di Trevi !

During the nights the temperature fell down to 80 degrees F. During the days it was around 90 degrees.
I wonder why it took me nearly fifty years to go to Rome. I really recommend going there.

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Was the crowd down that day in the square ?? I wonder if the tourist total is down. Always thought the place is crowded with tourist !!

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Rich, I don´t think the square is always crowded. But most pics taken there and sent around the world are taken at special occasions when it is crowded.

This palace was built in memory of the man who united Italy, some 110-120 years ago. I don´t remember the names !
Mussolini used it during WW2.

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Lots of remnants in Rome. The Flavian amphitheatre, later nicknamed Colosseum, in the background.

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The Roman empire at its height, I guess. It didn´t say when.