RETIREMENT -- Part 3b

Day 7- 9: Rome & Pompeii

Italy has always played an important role in the world.  It was  the starting point for the Roman Empire, Roman Catholic Church, the Renaissance and much more.

Day 7:      Tour Vatican, the Sistine Chapel, and St Peter’s Basilica

St Peter’s Square with St Peter’s Basilica in the back, Vatican Museum with  Sistine Chapel to the right

The Papal Altar,  built over St Peter’s tomb, only used by The Pope

The Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museum; no photography  allowed in the Sistine Chapel

Day 8:        Tour Ancient Rome

Colosseum gladiators, animal hunts, mock naval battles for entertainment

Roman Forum housed government buildings where Julius Caesar was stabbed

Colorful carriages juxtaposed with the ancient Pantheon

Day 9:         Travel to Sorrento  (Towers Hotel Stabiae)

                    Tour Pompeii

Mt. Vesuvius buried Pompeii in ash & pumice

Archeologists continue to find many objects and remains

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< Check entry about southern Italy tomorrow >