Highlights of Italy Part I - ROME

I couldn't resist sharing some of my favorite moments and memories from my most recent trip to Italy. This post has been long overdue and I am so excited to finally show how stunningly gorgeous this country is. I'm going to start with Rome and go through every city, that I visited, each day this week. And maybe a few other Italy posts (food and fashion anyone?) to follow.

First stop on my trip was Rome. And it was full of ancient wonder and amazing sights. My favorite moments were spent wandering aimlessly inside The Forum. To think that all ancient Roman life happened here is absolutely unreal to me. I feel so lucky that it still stands and that I got to experience what felt like another world. If only I could travel in time to see how the Romans actually lived.

Rome wasn't my favorite city out all of the cities I went, but certainly had some stunning landmarks that you can't miss. I hope you enjoy this post and the others to come. Ciao!

{sunrise over Rome}

{the Pantheon}

{the ceiling inside the Pantheon}

{bikes for days}

{The Trevi Fountain}

{my very first Italian gelato}

{Outside the Forum}

{Inside the Forum}

{The Colosseum}

{Arch of Titus}

{another of many from inside the Forum}

{Mom and I inside the Forum}

{The Colosseum, up close}

{inside the Colosseum}

{our view of the Pantheon and a music man}

{the best gelato from the trip - Giolitti}

{from the top of the Spanish Steps}

{Grammy and I at the bottom of the Spanish Steps}

{how amazing is this car!?!}

{the city life of Rome}

{decisions decisions}

{just a bike on a street moment}

{Piazza Navona and its artists}

{Castle Sant' Angelo}

{St. Peters Basilica}

{inside St. Peter's Basilica}

{the Vatican walls}

{inside the Vatican museum}

{and last but not least, The Trevi Fountain at night}