Thursday, October 2, 2008

Verona - beginning with the 1st Century

Whether by night


or by day,


these ancient gates





are stilll impressive


even if they are

2000 years old.





These gates are much prettier from the front...


...than from the back.



Not all roads lead to Rome

but this one leads to the Roman arena.





Built in the 1st century...



this arena is extremely well preserved.


It has been used as an opera theater since 1913,

but in the past has been used for entertainment such as

gladiator battles, medieval executions, jousts,

circus performances and dances.



Augustus, the emperor, commanded from this box


before crowds of up to 25,000 people.


2 comments:

Anonymous said...

very cool.

Riley's 2008 said...

Wow these photos are amazing. I am glad you guys had a wonderful time. We will have to talk about Mexico. What a blast. I bet you can't wait. Talk to you soon.
Tal