The Eternal City

Rome is one of the largest cities in the world.  Like any big city it can be expensive, crowded and sometimes frustrating but you take all of this to experience the history, the beauty and the culture.  

Oh and did I mention the fashion, not just for women, I think the men's stores may out number the women.

Crowds at the big sights, like here on the Spanish Steps

Typical narrow streets of the city

Which is why many people ride these

You turn the corner to see an unassuming church

Then you wander inside to be treated to these beautiful mosaics 

The ceiling

Or these other beautiful examples

Sometimes it's nice to get above it all and view the church domes from a different angle

Saint Peters in the distance

And a shot zoomed in on Vatican City