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Old 28-06-2013, 12:54   #4194
davemac
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Re: Today in pictures

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Originally Posted by mobertol View Post
Back to the center of Rome and the Colloseum and Foro Romano! The cross in the Colloseum was donated for the Millenium by Pope John-Paul II in memory of the Christian martyrs who died there. Odd to think what used to be considered a family day out and entertainment! The mosaic was part of a large display of Roman artefacts from the era of Constantine. The picture scratched on the wall of the Colloseum shows a Gladiator with his shield. It is a very atmospheric place to visit and vibrates with history -only thing spoiling it are the hoardes of tourists!! :v
So envious of the location., and as you say, tourists
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