January 2010
5 posts
St. Peter's Basilica
Sunday we went to mass at St. Peter’s, no time for a real tour. Monday we toured the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, again, no time for a tour of the basilica. So, today we altered our schedule and went back to St. Peter’s. Many of us climbed the more than 400 steps to the top of the dome. Fantastic view of Rome, and the sun came out just for us!
Tonight a real treat, a...
Rome by Richie
I have been in Rome for only 6 days and I feel as though it would take weeks to explain everything I have seen and experienced so far. There is an endless amount of beautiful artwork, sculpture, culture and history. There are so many amazing building still standing that are centuries old. Every place is magnificent and awe inspiring. I would recommend anyone interested in ancient history and...
The Italian Connection Winter Term 2010
Finished our 5th day in Rome. Armed with 7 day bus passes, we have seen quite a bit of the city. Went to mass yesterday at St. Peter’s. The pope was doing baptisms in the Sistine Chapel, but did come to his window and gave a blessing. Been raining off and on, but not enough to stop our activities.
Went to Pompeii and was as fantastic as the first time. Had a guided tour by the author...
December 2009
1 post
About This Trip
WT-1A Encountering the Arts in Italy Marion Smith
Melded from Greek, Etruscan and Roman civilizations, Italian (Roman) culture has influenced Western though, art, music, literature and civilization more than any other. The senses almost reel from exposure to history, architecture, art (Italy is the largest repository of a large percentage of the world’s greatest art). The creativity,...