We started with a visit to St. Peter’s Cathedral. Massive amounts of marbel and mosaics stretching 20 ft high all over. My favorite was the altar of peace – a gilded bronze statue with a glowing dove. We speculate that the dove was made of super-thin marble that allowed light to shine through – almost like glass. We also ascended the Cathedral up some very winding steps for a dizzing view of the city.
Later, we headed off the to Colosseum. Interesting fact: at one point, they would flood the colosseum and have naval battles in it for amusement. Imagine watching gladiators fight one minute, have lunch and then watch ships battle in the same arena. fantastic. also, the mythical griffin does exist, and it used to steal spectator’s food. apparently real griffins are more like vultures though.
On our way home, we stopped by the Trevi Fountain - famous for being in lots of movies, although I think I'll always remember it from the Richard Scarry book.
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