The Piazza del Campidoglio, designed by Michelangelo, on the Capitoline Hill. It is one of Rome's original seven hills and is near the Roman Forum, home to a bevy of ancient ruins.
Our first glimpse of the Forum. Many of the ruins here are 2,000 years old or older. 
A building we saw on the way to the Capitoline Hill. Class, can anyone identify it?
A major accomplishment: We crossed this street. At many "crosswalks" in Rome, traffic does not stop. Instead, pedestrians have to find an opening, say a prayer, and stride across. Cars swerve or slow down if absolutely necessary. It is unsettling at first, but drivers seem to pay attention. When in doubt, wait for a local to cross and follow close behind.
posted by Ayatollah Mugsy at 11:00 PM
3 Comments:
Oooh ooh ooh! It's a picture of the Monument something something something Vittorio something Emanuel something. Looks like you're taking it from under that balcony where Mousselini would give speeches on the Piazza Venezia.
That sounds right, Pappy. It had slipped my mind. Gratzie.
I actually believe that building is referred to as "the wedding cake" although that is not the official name. If I remember right it is their tomb of the unknown soldier.
The Grand Duke
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