Rome 1 (Spanish steps, Trevi fountain and Colosseum)

One day in autumn, we went to The Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain.

"The Spanish Steps" is famous for the movie

"Roman Holiday". It is a American comedy in 1953. The beautiful actress, Audrey Hepburn starred and Gregory Peck played one journalist. In this movie they ate gelato(Italian ice cream), after that people loved to eat gelato there. But now prohibited.

At the bottom of the Spanish Steps is the "Barcaccia Fountain".

The French church ``Trinita dei Monti'' is located at the top of the Spanish Steps. This church was built in the 16th century.

Vatican city seen from the church.

"Trevi Fountain" is very famous place in Rome. Every time it is very crowded! There are gorgeous sculptures and beautiful building there. 

People stand close to the water and then throw coins into the water. 

Why?

you throw one coin, you will return to Rome.                                                                                   

Colosseo (Colosseum) built up 80AD. At the old era, graduators battled and hunted many animals (Lions, Giraffes and rhinoceros and so on). It could be violent, but at that time in history people enjoyed to watch the shows. 

Currently, renovation work is progressing and musicians are now performing.

Arch of Constantine was founded AD 315. 

This is the model of colosseum.

 

Driving Amalfi coast and visiting a ceramic town "Vietri"

In the Province of Salerno of Italy's Campania region, there is the beautiful coast, named Amalfi. It is a 51 mile (31 km) stretched. 

There are some beautiful beaches.

During summer season there are many tourists and locals and it is very crowded.

There are some churches there, the most famous one is Amalfi Cathedral.

The first time we went there was the end of October.  We wore a light jacket.

A little bit of rain and it was cloudy day, however the coast line was so beautiful!

Also one Italian guy took us on a private tour and we took the elevator to the nice view point.

We saw one donkey and the man delivered milk.

Vietri is known as one of the famous ceramic towns in Italy.

On the narrow street, there are many ceramic shops. Their designs are unique.

We had lunch at one of famous restaurant in Amalfi.

The guide said some famous American actors and actresses ate here too!

Of course the food was delicious!

Amalfi coast is very difficult to drive because the street is very narrow and steep. Also some points are not easy to see.  

If you're interested in visiting this place, there are some bus/boat tours. 

The best season to visit is spring and early autumn, summer is very crowded and hot!