These are pictures of the Roman Forum. It is a rectangular plaza that is surrounded by the ruins of several ancient buildings. The Forum was a marketplace and civic center. Monuments honored great men of the time. The last picture with the three columns are all that remains from the Temple of Castor and Pollux. It was built in 6 AD, replacing an earlier temple. Castor and Pollux were the twin sons of Jupiter and said to have been instrumental…
Rome’s history spans three centuries and its history comes alive everywhere through ruins, monuments and cathedrals. The first picture below is the Castel Sant’ Angelo. It has been used as a mausoleum, fortress, castle and is now a museum. Tradition says that Archangel Michael appeared on the mausoleum, which led to its current name (translation is Castle of the Holy Angel). A statue of the archangel is at the very top. The next picture is the Supreme Court of Cassation….