ROME, ITALY
Full frontal view of the ancient Roman Pantheon portico showing its massive Corinthian columns.
Detail of the water-spouting stone monster sculptures on the historic Fontana del Pantheon.
Looking up through the towering granite columns toward the famous Marcus Agrippa inscription on the Pantheon.
Soaring perspective of Andrea Pozzo's magnificent illusionistic Baroque ceiling fresco inside the Church of Sant'Ignazio.
Interior view of the grand gilded altar and dramatic vaulted frescoes inside the Church of Saint Ignatius of Loyola.
Detailed view of the famous trompe-l'œil fake dome painting inside the historic Church of Sant'Ignazio.
Intricate geometric rose design of the stained glass windows inside the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere.
The historic romanesque bell tower and faded exterior frescoes of the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere.
Close-up of the exquisite 12th-century golden facade mosaics depicting the Virgin Mary on the Basilica.
The massive white marble facade and bronze statues of the Monument to Victor Emmanuel II (Vittoriano) in Piazza Venezia.
Detail view of the monumental bronze equestrian statue of Victor Emmanuel II at the Altare della Patria.
Up-close perspective of the massive bronze statue of Vittorio Emanuele II set against white marble columns.
The complementary stone domes of Santa Maria di Loreto and Church of the Most Holy Name of Mary.
A large Italian flag waving in the breeze overlooking the historic domes and ruins of the Trajan Forum area.
Trajan's Column rising alongside the grand Baroque dome of the Church of the Most Holy Name of Mary.
Detailed architectural perspective looking directly up into the painted panels and golden trim of the Santa Maria di Loreto dome.
Sprawling view across the stone steps, columns, and massive tufa retaining wall of the ancient Forum of Augustus.
Looking through the grand carved marble archway of Septimius Severus toward the ruins of the Roman Forum.
Towering iconic Ionic columns of the ancient Temple of Saturn standing atop the hillside of the Roman Forum ruins.
Dramatic low-angle view looking up at the stone statues and classic pediment of the Basilica of Santa Francesca Romana.
Low-angle view of the three remaining Corinthian columns of the Temple of Castor and Pollux against a dramatic sky.
Detailed view of the partially reconstructed circular structure of the ancient Temple of Vesta.
Up-close texture of a beautifully preserved fragments column inside the ruins of the Roman Forum.
The grand dome of Chiesa dei Santi Luca e Martina standing behind the brick Curia Julia assembly hall.
Sprawling high-angle view looking across the old roofs and ancient monuments toward the Capitoline Hill.
Compressed architectural perspective showcasing the prominent Baroque domes lining the historic landscape.
Towering brick arches and scattered excavations of the ancient Domus Flavia imperial palace complex on Palatine Hill.
Framed view of the stone bell tower and tiled dome of the Basilica of Saints John and Paul through umbrella pines.
Wide-angle view of the towering limestone arches forming the exterior facade of the legendary Roman Colosseum.
Dramatic look across the layered stone corridors and exposed underground hypogeum tunnels inside the Colosseum.
Silhouetted view of the historic Stations of the Cross wooden cross inside the limestone arches of the Roman Colosseum.
Dramatic perspective of a blue sky and sweeping white clouds framed by the ancient stone walls of the Colosseum.
The stunning Baroque dome, twin bell towers, and Egyptian obelisk of the Church of Sant'Agnese in Agone.
Glistening night illumination on the massive Corinthian portico and ancient facade of the Roman Pantheon.
Dramatic low-angle view tracking up the golden-lit granite pillars and wooden rafters inside the Pantheon portico at night.
Spectacular evening view of the illuminated Baroque facade and marble statues of the iconic Trevi Fountain.
Atmospheric night view of the illuminated portal arches and exterior mosaics of the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere.
The breathtaking 12th-century golden Byzantine apse mosaics depicting Christ and the Virgin Mary inside the Basilica.
Elegant perspective of the detailed coffered dome panels and gilded decorative molding inside a historic Roman basilica.
The historic ivy-covered Arco di Farnese archway framing a sun-drenched perspective down the historic Via Giulia.
Colorful laundry hanging across a sun-drenched, narrow cobblestone alleyway in the historic Trastevere district.
Picturesque view across the Tiber River toward the ancient fortress of Castel Sant'Angelo and Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II.
Compressed street-level perspective looking up at the massive Baroque dome of the Basilica of Sant'Andrea della Valle.
Full frontal architectural view of the grand Maderno facade and soaring central dome of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.
Low-angle dramatic look up at the towering travertine columns and rooftop saint statues of St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City
Sweeping perspective tracking the curved rows of massive Doric columns forming Bernini's colonnade in St. Peter's Square.
Vibrant daytime view of the ancient Egyptian Vatican Obelisk and stone fountain in Piazza San Pietro.
Looking up at the breath-taking gilded coffered ceilings and intricate angel sculptures inside the nave of St. Peter's Basilica.
Majestic interior perspective showcasing the polychrome marble pilasters and grand arches inside St. Peter's Basilica.
A beautifully painted cupola fresco surrounded by golden geometry inside the Basilica.
Looking directly up into the monumental central dome of St. Peter's Basilica, showing its majestic concentric rows of mosaics and windows.
Dramatic rays of heavenly sunlight streaming through a high arched window over marble columns inside St. Peter's Basilica.
A magnificent stone-carved papal coat of arms flanked by angels above a decorative marble archway inside the Vatican.
Close-up structural abstract of the intricately carved, golden geometric cross and octagon pattern lining the basilica ceilings.
Looking straight up into an oval side chapel cupola filled with classic Renaissance frescoes and golden molding.
Close-up looking through a circular golden rim inscribed with Latin text toward a gilded crown and celestial blue starburst motif.
Michelangelo's iconic Renaissance marble masterpiece, La Pietà, depicting the Virgin Mary holding Jesus, displayed inside St. Peter's Basilica.
The grand vertical columns and massive golden Latin inscription frieze running along the upper nave walls of the Basilica.
Vertical perspective highlighting the complex layout of multi-colored marble pilasters, vaulted arches, and side chapels inside the Vatican.