Images from Rome

 

Ancient Aqueduct which brought water to Emperor's Palaces in Rome.

Arch of Titus--showing Romans not only destroyed the Jewish Temple in 70 A.D. but also plundered it.

Inside Coliseum, where a culture of violence was celebrated. 

Nave of St. Giovanni in Laterano, lined with statues of apostles (Peter is next to the altar.)
This is the Cathedral of Rome. (St. Peter's Basilica is in Vatican City, which is another country.)

Looking up at the 7-story bronze canopy over the altar in St. Peter's Basilica.

The central dome, canopy and altar of St. Peter's, along with the glorious sculpture in the apse.

The throne of St. Peter in the nave of St. Peter's, with light streaming in. This statue was present in the original Church.

The Sacred Stairs. Tradition holds that they are the steps Jesus climbed to face Pilate on Good Friday.
(Relocated to Rome by Emperor Constantine's mother.)