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Colosseum - Rome, Italy - Sweeping Curve of the Flavian Amphitheatre

The sweeping elliptical facade of the Colosseum rises above the crowds of modern Rome, revealing the immense scale of the ancient Flavian Amphitheatre.

Le Colonnacce - Forum of Nerva, Rome - Minerva above the Ancient Columns

The richly decorated Colonnacce survive from the Forum of Nerva, with Corinthian columns, an ancient frieze and the figure of Minerva still visible above.

Trajan’s Forum - Rome, Italy - Marble Path toward Trajan’s Column

An ancient geometric marble pavement leads through the ruins of Trajan’s Forum toward Trajan’s Column and the historic churches of central Rome.

Trajan’s Markets - Rome, Italy - Ancient Brickwork above the Forum

The sweeping Great Hemicycle of Trajan’s Markets rises above the archaeological remains beside Trajan’s Forum in the heart of ancient Rome.

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.

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.

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.

Forum of Caesar - Rome, Italy - Fragments of Rome’s First Imperial Forum

Ancient walls, architectural fragments and excavated foundations reveal the surviving remains of Caesar’s Forum in the heart of 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.

Trajan’s Forum - Rome, Italy - Ancient Ruins at the Edge of the Imperial Fora

Ancient walls, arches and foundations mark the edge of Trajan’s Forum in Rome, with later buildings rising above the archaeological remains.

Church of San Francesco all’Immacolata - Noto, Sicily - Baroque Beauty above the Steps

The Church of San Francesco all’Immacolata rises above its sweeping stone staircase in Noto, its warm Baroque façade framed by a deep blue Sicilian sky.

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.

Via Santa Filomena - Catania, Sicily - A Stroll through the City's Food District

A quiet daytime view along Via Santa Filomena, where historic balconies, restaurants and pavement cafés line one of Catania's most characteristic pedestrian streets.

Chiosco Bellini - Villa Bellini, Catania - Music beneath the Garden Trees

The elegant Chiosco Bellini stands beneath mature trees in Villa Bellini, providing an ornamental centerpiece within Catania&#039;s historic public garden.

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