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Santa Maria di Loreto - Rome, Italy - Renaissance Dome Framed by Roman Pines

The Renaissance church of Santa Maria di Loreto rises beside Trajan’s Forum, its distinctive dome naturally framed by tall umbrella pines in central Rome.

Basilica Ulpia - Trajan’s Forum, Rome - Columns across the Ancient Forum

Tall columns rise above the remains of the Basilica Ulpia in Trajan’s Forum, revealing the scale of one of ancient Rome’s greatest civic buildings.

Largo Magnanapoli - Rome, Italy - Where Via Nazionale Meets the Quirinal

Largo Magnanapoli forms a busy junction in central Rome, linking Via Nazionale with Via XXIV Maggio near the Quirinal and the historic Monti district.

Via Nazionale - Rome, Italy - Looking toward the Vittoriano

A broad view along the Via Nazionale axis toward Piazza Venezia, with the Vittoriano rising prominently at the end of the street in central Rome.

Santa Caterina dei Funari - Rome, Italy - Renaissance Facade beyond the Scooters

The ornate facade of Santa Caterina dei Funari rises above a busy central Rome street, where scooters and everyday traffic pass between historic buildings.

Trajan’s Markets - Imperial Fora, Rome - The Great Hemicycle of Ancient Rome

The sweeping brick façade of Trajan’s Markets forms the Great Hemicycle above the archaeological remains of the Imperial Fora in central Rome.

Basilica Ulpia - Trajan’s Forum, Rome - Marble Pavement and Ancient Columns

A close view of the Basilica Ulpia reveals ancient columns, reconstructed bases and sections of patterned marble pavement within Trajan’s Forum in Rome.

Basilica Ulpia - Trajan’s Forum, Rome - Ancient Columns beneath Baroque Domes

The surviving columns and marble pavement of the Basilica Ulpia stand within Trajan’s Forum, framed by Trajan’s Column and the domed churches of central Rome.

Temple of Saturn - Roman Forum, Rome - Ancient Columns above the Forum

The surviving columns of the Temple of Saturn rise prominently above the ruins of the Roman Forum, surrounded by layers of ancient architecture in central Rome.

Roman Forum - Rome, Italy - Ancient Ruins beside Santi Luca e Martina

Ancient columns, brickwork and archaeological remains fill the Roman Forum, with the Baroque church of Santi Luca e Martina rising prominently beside them.

Imperial Fora - Rome, Italy - Ancient Caesar beneath the Vittoriano

The ruins of Caesar’s Forum stretch across the foreground while the monumental Vittoriano rises above them, bringing two very different periods of Roman history into one view.

Roman Ruins - Rome, Italy - Ancient Brickwork Hidden in the City

Ancient brick walls, arches and foundations survive within a quiet urban courtyard in Rome, surrounded by buildings from much later periods.

Historic Church - Noto, Sicily - Baroque Doorway above the Stone Steps

A historic church rises above a steep staircase in Noto, its weathered Baroque doorway and warm limestone façade standing against the Sicilian sky.

Tina Di Lorenzo Theatre - Noto, Sicily - Neoclassical Elegance on Piazza XVI Maggio

The elegant Teatro Comunale Tina Di Lorenzo overlooks Piazza XVI Maggio in Noto, its Neoclassical façade accompanied by pavement cafés and a small sightseeing train.

Fountain of Hercules - Noto, Sicily - Baroque Art among the Palms

The historic Fountain of Hercules stands among palms in Noto's Villetta d'Ercole, with the magnificent Baroque Church of San Domenico rising behind it.

Noto Cathedral - Noto, Sicily - Golden Baroque above the Garden Trees

The warm limestone façade and dome of Noto Cathedral rise above neatly clipped trees, glowing against the blue and cloud-filled Sicilian sky.

Baroque Church - Noto, Sicily - Rising above the Narrow Street

A historic Baroque church rises directly from one of Noto's narrow streets, its elevated entrance and carved limestone façade reflecting the city's distinctive architectural character.

Historic Townhouse - Noto, Sicily - Colourful Shutters above Baroque Stonework

An elegant historic townhouse in Noto combines carved stone decoration, wrought-iron balconies and colourful shutters along one of the city's narrow streets.

Via Santa Filomena - Catania, Sicily - Balconies along a Narrow Sicilian Street

A long view through Via Santa Filomena reveals closely spaced historic façades, traditional balconies and restaurant terraces in the heart of Catania.

Villa Bellini - Catania, Sicily - A Palazzo Framed by the Garden Arch

An elegant Catania palazzo appears through a stone arch in Villa Bellini, framed by greenery and the ornamental architecture of the historic garden.

Historic Palazzo - Catania, Sicily - Elegant Balconies above a Quiet Street

An elegant historic palazzo rises above a quiet street in central Catania, its ornate façade, arched windows and long balconies framed by mature trees.

Piazza Stesicoro - Catania, Sicily - Ornate Architecture along Via Etnea

An ornate historic palace dominates a street corner near Piazza Stesicoro, capturing the elegant architecture and lively character of central Catania.

Duomo di San Pietro - Modica, Sicily - Baroque Splendour after Sunset

The illuminated Duomo di San Pietro rises above its monumental staircase at dusk, with the statues of the Twelve Apostles leading toward its richly decorated façade.

Church of San Pietro - Modica, Sicily - Baroque Facade in the Evening Light

The ornate Baroque façade of the Church of San Pietro glows in the evening light, framed by a tall palm in the historic heart of Modica Bassa.

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