Rome, Italy

Rome is one of the world’s great cities and a visit is always a feast for the senses. From the superb restaurants, lively nightlife, stunning ruins and landmarks, and even the throngs of tourists that descend on the city in summer, there’s something to see and do everywhere you turn.

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Rome's Coliseum (Colosseum) with streaks of lights from passing traffic.

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Panorama of the Fontana di Trevi (Trevi Fountain), a famous Baroque landmark in the middle of Rome that is always crowded with tourists.

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The cylindrical Castel Sant'Angelo (also know as the Mausleum of Hadrian), on the Tiber and not far from the Vatican, has been used by pope's as a fortress and castle.

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Roman ruins on the Foro Romano (Roman Forum).

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Interior of the Pantheon in Rome. This ultra-wide-angle vertical panorama includes the domed roof.

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Scooters on the streets of Rome

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Part of Rome's Coliseum (Colosseum) at night.

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Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome

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Rome cityscape reflected on Tiber with the dome of Saint Peter's in the distance.

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Rome's Coliseum (Colosseum) at night.

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