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Pigeons in St. Peters Square
Photograph by Bob Krist
A boy chases pigeons in column-ringed Piazza San Pietro, designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
Sant Angelo Bridge
Photograph by Bob Krist
Statues of angels designed by 17th-century sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini decorate the Sant’Angelo Bridge.
The Pantheon
Photograph by Bob Krist
A carriage driver waits for fares outside the Pantheon, ancient temple to the gods.
Romans on Lunch Break
Photograph by Bob Krist
Romans relax outside a trattoria as Betty Boop appears to listen in.
Tiber River Boat
Photograph by Bob Krist
A tour boat floats along the Tiber River, with the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica in the background.
Nuns in St. Peter’s Square
Photograph by Bob Krist
Two nuns stroll through Piazza San Pietro—St. Peter’s Square—which fronts St. Peter’s Basilica.
Man in Piazza del Campidoglio
Photograph by Bob Krist
A reader is dwarfed by a river god statue, designed by Michelangelo, on the Campidoglio, Rome’s Capitol complex.
Italian Businessmen
Photograph by Bob Krist
Businessmen taking a break from office duties stroll one of the vie near the Spanish Steps.
Diners Near Pantheon
Photograph by Bob Krist
Diners enjoy the evening scene with alfresco seating by the Pantheon, on Piazza della Rotonda.
Ruins of the Roman Forum
Photograph by Bob Krist
Ruins in the Roman Forum provide a glimpse of what was the social and political center of imperial Rome.