The Cathedral of Christ the Savior

The Cathedral of Christ the Savior

The chess set I wanted to buy ..but the shop was closed

The church occupied the site of the church of San Giorgio, where St Francis had been buried before his remains were moved

The Colosseum

The Colosseum

The Corner Arsenal Tower was constructed to store weapons, ammunition and other military supplies

The current State Armoury was constructed at the instruction of Nickolas I

The exterior of the building consists of alternate strips of pink and white stone, with massive supporting arches on either side

The flock is symbolised by twelve sheep in a vast floral valley surmounted by a symbolic representation of Transfiguration

The Forum

The Forum, Rome [Rome - Italy]

The Forum, Rome [Rome - Italy]

The Forum, Rome [Rome - Italy]

The giant steps to the Basilica di San Francesco