1560

Pillars of the Vatican          

Surrounding St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, these pillars are as imposing as the rest of the Vatican structures. In this view, the pillars appear to reach for the sky and other lofty places as might be expected from a Vatican City structure.

1562

Pantheon          

The Pantheon [Temple of all the Gods] is an ancient temple in Rome originally built in honor of the seven deities of the seven planets in the state religion of Ancient Rome. It is the best preserved of all Roman buildings, and one of the best preserved building of its age in the world. Since the 7th century, the Pantheon has been used as a Christian church.

1568

Pantheon Sepia          

The Pantheon [Temple of all the Gods] is an ancient temple in Rome originally built in honor of the seven deities of the seven planets in the state religion of Ancient Rome. It is the best preserved of all Roman buildings, and one of the best preserved building of its age in the world. Since the 7th century, the Pantheon has been used as a Christian church.

1571

St. Peter at Night          

Night view of St. Peter's Basilica across the Tiber River.

1580

Ponte alla Grazie          

Taken from the Ponte Vecchio at sunset, the Ponte alla Grazie glows like gold. The steady paddling of a kayaker makes a faint ripple on the otherwise quiet waters of the Arno river as it passes lazily through Florence.

1582

Sunset on Ponte Vecchio          

The Arno River in central Italy flows generally westward for about 240 km (about 150 mi), from its source on Mount Falterona to the Ligurian Sea. Here, at sunset, it passes through Florence and under the famous Ponte Vecchio. Built in 1345, the current occupants are mostly goldsmith and jewelry shops. Illuminated by the warm setting sun, the bridge glows with colors that seem artificial as does the reflection in the river below.

1587

Sunset on the Arno          

The Arno River in central Italy flows generally westward for about 240 km (about 150 mi), from its source on Mount Falterona to the Ligurian Sea. Here, at sunset, it passes through Florence and under the famous Ponte Vecchio. Backlit by the setting sun, the bridge appears ghostly allowing light to pass through the three central porticos casting an odd reflection in the river below. Two kayakers bathe in the golden illumination enjoying a spectacular sunset on the Arno.

1595

Ponte Vecchio Sunset          

The Arno River in central Italy flows generally westward for about 240 km (about 150 mi), from its source on Mount Falterona to the Ligurian Sea. Here, at sunset, it passes through Florence and under the famous Ponte Vecchio. Backlit by the setting sun, the bridge appears ghostly allowing light to pass through the three central porticos casting an odd reflection in the river below.

1596

Night on the Arno          

Captured from the fabulous Piazzale Michelangelo high above, the Arno River snakes through Florence, Italy. With the Ponte Vecchio in the foreground and the center of the city out of sight to the right, this image reveals the romance offered by this famous city.

1598

David at Night          

Standing in the fabulous Piazzale Michelangelo high above the Arno River, this bronze copy of the David is said to be an exact replica of the actual David in the galleria just a few minutes away.

1606

Ponte Vecchio          

The Arno River in central Italy flows generally westward for about 240 km (about 150 mi), from its source on Mount Falterona to the Ligurian Sea. Here, at sunset, it passes through Florence and under the famous Ponte Vecchio. Built in 1345, the current occupants are mostly goldsmith and jewelry shops. Illuminated by the morning sun, the bridge glows with colors that seem artificial as does the reflection in the river below.

1607

Restaurant Alley          

Brilliant blue umbrellas adorn the tables in this outdoor alley café in Florence.