1 Rome: 1st Day and Vatican City

Flight to Rome through Lisbon. First day in Rome included a visit to Vatican City and then a walk down Via della Conciliazione to Castel Sant'Angelo. Caught an amazing sunset over St Peter's Basilica.

This is a map of the places where we spent the night. during this trip to Italy.
While in Lamezia Terme, we took side trips to 5 locations: Borgia, Roccelletta, Tropea, Le Castella and Serrastretta
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First leg of our trip - Boston to Lisbon, overnight!
Welcome to Rome!
Remants of the first snow in Rome in six years...Denise winds up...

Nancy and Denise heading towards Vatican City, ducking under an arbor off Via Cipro
The "Easy Steps" up to the Vatican
Ron and Nancy walking along the wall of Vatican City
Even a group of priests know when it's "gelato time" at Old Bridge Gelateria.

Apartment buildings overlooking Piazza del Risorgimento.
Nancy, Denise and Ron entering Vatican City
Columns welcome us as we enter Vatican City
Selfie in front of St. Peter's Basilica

Columns surround St. Petere's Plaza
Panorama of St. Peter's Plaza

Glowing sun set's behind St. Peter's Basilica
Absorbing the moment in St. Peter's Plaza
Along St. Peter's Basilica

Might columns along St. Peter's Plaza
You can always buy a Boblehead Pope along Via della Conciliazione
Walking from the Vatican down Via della Conciliazione towards Castel Sant'Angelo