This is the Church of the Holy Name of Mary near the Foro Romano.

The cupulas in Roman Churches are truly magnificent, though I think too few tourists pay attention to them.

This painting of the Dominican Saint Vincent Ferrer is on a side altar of the Holy Name of Mary.

San Pietro's at night!!!

From this balcony on the façade of Saint Peter's the election of a new pope is announced.

This begins May 4^th's photos. It shows the menorah being carted off from Jerusalem on the Arch of Titus.

This is the central hall of the Basilica of Maxentius. Basilicas were ancient centers for the administration of justice and commerce. Later the Church adopted this style of architecture for its churches.