5/21 Roma

This morning started off bright and early with a guided tour of the Roman Forum and surroundings. The tour began at the city center, Vittoriano-one of the few white buildings in Rome. We saw the Colosseum and then had lunch at a Pizzeria. After lunch we hit up the Pantheon and the Spanish Steps and several churches. We stopped by the Fontana di Trevi where Mark gave us a rendition of "Three Coins in the Fountain." A couple of people threw their coins in and made their wish. After riding the subway to a few stops, several students went back to the hotel for a siesta - but not these girls (a.k.a. Mel, Tonya, Holly). We chased Doug for another three hours all over Rome. By the time we were done we were ready for dinner and bed. Most of the group went to Hard Rock Cafe for some American food, while others experienced the Italian culture. After plenty of gelato, pasta, and pizza and a LOT of walking we are ready to hit the sack!


Walking tour of the Foro Romano--the Roman Forum.


Vittoriano--to commemorate Vittorio Emanuele II and the unification of the Italian states.


Colonna di Traiano (Trajan's Column).


Jon, Mark, Erinn, Lindsey, Carolynn, and Kristen with Jenn behind, in the Foro Romano.


A good view of the Via Sacra, the Sacred Way through the Forum.


Ruins in the Palatino.


Arco di Settimio Severo, erected in 203 AD.


Forum of Trajan, possibly the first shopping center.


City Hall.


Hagos, Bethany, Kristen, Carolynn, and Tonya outside the Colosseum.


The floor of the Roman Colosseum.


Group shot inside the Colosseum.


Lowry and the Arco di Constantino.


Circus Maximus--for chariot races.


Bethany, Erinn, Amie, Hagos, Kristen, Tonya, Holly, and Carolynn on the bank above the Circus Maximus, with some of the Palatino ruins in the background.


Fontana di Trevi.


Amie, Jason, Beth, and Owen at the foot of the Spanish Steps, in the Spagna region of Rome.


Outside the Roman Pantheon.


Inside the Pantheon.


At the Basilica di San Pietro in Vincoli (St. Peter in Chains Basilica), one can find Michelangelo's Moses, originally intended for the tomb of Pope Julius II.


Legend has it that these chains are the ones that bound St. Peter.


Kristen and the mouth of truth.

Math May Seminar, Pictures 2003