Then we went to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Again, we didn't go in for a visit because of the attire. The Sisters Go Crazy Leather Market was over. We had a simple and delicious bowl of beef noodles at the Chinese restaurant last night. It was very satisfying. After lunch, we returned to the hotel to get our luggage and arrived at the train station more than an hour in advance. Florence and Rome are only an hour away by train.

We arrived in Rome about half past one. The apartment hotel that Yunluo booked was only a few minutes away from the train station. As usual, mapsme helped Yunluo and An Chuyu find their way. This was a three-bedroom apartment, clean and tidy, with air conditioning and a private bathroom, and breakfast included. The owners were a lovely Italian couple.

Their English was not very good, but they still tried their best to tell Yunluo and An Chuyu in broken English that there would be a Catholic parade that night, and the Pope would also show up (it seemed that he was not seen in the end). Yunluo and An Chuyu decided not to have dinner first, and found the church for the party according to the address he gave Yunluo. This is the Pope.

The Pope holds the highest status in the hearts of Catholics in Rome and even in the world. The Vatican is ruled by the Pope. There is a building on the street, and residents spontaneously hang religious flags outside the window. The whole street has been closed, and everyone stands quietly on both sides of the street to welcome the arrival of the Pope and priests and nuns from all over the world.

Yunluo had never seen so many priests and nuns in her life. It was quite spectacular. If not two thousand, there must be at least one thousand priests and nuns. Yunluo and her parents believed in Buddhism, but Yunluo respected all people of faith and the religion they believed in. In Europe, especially in Rome and the Vatican, in churches of all sizes that can be seen everywhere.

The religious atmosphere is very strong in the streets and alleys. Tonight also ushered in the third worst meal in Italy. The pizza was baked black, the pasta was too greasy, and the smell of lard was especially unbearable.

Breakfast was placed on this table. It was called breakfast. In fact, it was just some bread and pastries. Although there was coffee and tea, the kettle was used by someone to boil milk. It was full of milk stains. It was quite dirty. Rome in Italy is a world-famous ancient city. The most attractive thing for tourists is the Colosseum, which symbolizes the ancient Roman Empire. Although only some ruins are left of the Colosseum.

But it is indeed a symbol of ancient Roman history. Every time I go to a city, the first attraction I will choose is the one I want to go to the most, Rome. Yunluo undoubtedly chose the Colosseum, which was built by the Roman Empire in 1644 to commemorate the victory of the Roman Empire after conquering Jerusalem in AD. Yunluo did not buy the Rome PASS.

Yunluo didn't think it was necessary. After waiting in line for an hour and receiving the audio guide, they finally entered the Colosseum, which had stood for thousands of years. Although the architect of the Colosseum in Rome is still a mystery, Yunluo and An Chuyu had to admire that he created one of the greatest stadiums in history, and its scale and functional design made it a model for all similar buildings.

According to historical records, it could accommodate an astonishing number of people. The stands inside the Colosseum are divided into four groups from low to high, and the seats for the audience are divided according to the level of status. In the internal restoration map of the Colosseum, we can see the hugeness and magnificence of this project. But today, people can no longer see the image of the complete stands.

Although the original partition wall supporting the stands was in tatters, it was still tall, large and ingenious, and still made people marvel at its former glory. The Romans' favorite entertainment was to watch the bloody gladiatorial scenes. Large numbers of gladiators were driven into the arena to kill each other or fight with wild beasts, while the bloodthirsty noble slave owners watched the gladiators shed blood and sacrifice themselves.

Get a kind of savage pleasure. Countless animals, fighters and prisoners were buried here. A wild beast died in the first 100 days of the opening ceremony. About 10,000 people have been killed in the "performance". If it weren't for the constant flow of tourists coming in and out, standing under the towering broken wall alone, one would definitely be worried: Who knows if this thing that has stood for thousands of years will collapse?

Let people be buried under the rubble? Standing on the terrace of the Colosseum, you can see the ancient Roman market opposite. The restaurants near the Colosseum are very expensive. Yunluo and An Chuyu walked to a small shop and saw a pizza for 10 euros a slice. Yunluo bought a pizza with different flavors and thought it was good. The weather was too hot. There were not many shaded places inside the Colosseum.

Yunluo was almost suffering from heat stroke after spending most of the time outdoors in the sun. It was almost time to visit the Colosseum, so Yunluo decided to go back to the hotel to rest, take a shower, and wait until the sun sets before going out. After taking a shower, Yunluo and An Chuyu came to the Spanish Square. This Spanish Square is very ordinary. Those who have seen the movie Luo Jiari should be familiar with this square.

The absolutely gorgeous Audrey Hepburn once sat on this step and ate ice cream. Today, this square attracts countless tourists from all over the world every day and every moment, who either sit on the steps and stare blankly, or look for the place where Hepburn sat and ate ice cream. Where Yunluo is standing, Hepburn once sat here and ate ice cream cutely.

Yunluo wanted to sit on it, but there were too many tourists waiting in line to take pictures, and Yunluo's skirt was not convenient for Yunluo to sit on it. Can anyone tell Yunluo what this is? Is this an ancient Roman market? Yunluo likes to touch the history with her hands. She chose a restaurant that looked romantic on the roadside and had dinner with An Chuyu.

The taste and service were great. I finally got rid of the food nightmare in Florence and the first night in Rome. I didn't plan to visit the Colosseum again, but I ended up here. There were many people taking photos with tripods on the roadside. The night view didn't disappoint. There was a group of handsome guys releasing sky lanterns near the subway entrance of the Colosseum. I watched them release the sky lanterns.

Yunluo and An Chuyu also took the subway back to the hotel to rest. As the smallest religious country in the world, it has neither industry nor agriculture nor natural resources. Its fiscal revenue depends entirely on tourism, stamps, real estate rentals, profits from the Vatican Bank and donations from believers. However, because it is the seat of the Holy See, the highest authority of the Catholic Church, it has a large number of believers around the world.

Therefore, it has global influence in the fields of politics and culture, and is also the richest country in the world. I have been curious about the Vatican since I was a child, and today, I want to see it for myself. Today, Yunluo and An Chuyu came to the country within the country, the Vatican. This small Catholic country has the largest Catholic church in the world - St. Peter's Basilica.

St. Peter's Basilica has a total area of ​​10,000 square meters. The main building is meters high and about meters long. It can accommodate nearly 10,000 people praying at the same time. However, you must dress neatly and pass security checks before entering the church. The first thing that catches your eye is the magnificent and majestic St. Peter's Square, which can accommodate 10,000 people. The square is meters long and meters wide, surrounded by two semicircular corridors.

Each gallery is supported by a tall round stone column, on which there is a statue of a famous saint in church history, each with a different look and lifelike. There are many believers who come here to worship, but there are more people who love art. Every day, there are long queues of tourists waiting to enter the cathedral around the round stone column.

In the middle of the square stands a meter-high Egyptian obelisk, which was erected in 1949 and carved from a single piece of stone. The tall obelisk is like a sharp sword pointing straight to the sky. Everyone who walks into St. Peter's Square is impressed by this grand scene. There is a beautiful fountain on each side of the obelisk. The water drops of the fountain are crystal clear and bright.

It symbolizes the water of life given by God to believers. The Vatican Guard is composed of Catholics, including soldiers, non-commissioned officers, officers, and priests. Their uniforms were designed by the art master Michelangelo and have been used to this day. On July 1, 1945, the army of Charles V of the Carolingian Dynasty massacred Rome, and all the people from other countries in the Vatican Guard fled.

Only the Swiss held on tenaciously, and 10 Swiss soldiers shed their last drop of blood to protect the Pope. The Swiss won the Pope's trust and appreciation with their loyalty and bravery to their master. From then on, the Vatican Guard only used Swiss people. The name of the guard was also changed from "Vatican Guard" to "Swiss Guard" due to time constraints.

Yunluo chose to climb to the top first and then visit the cathedral. The entrance to the top is on the north side outside the cathedral (there is a sign saying "Cupola"), which is different from the entrance to the cathedral. After buying a ticket, you can reach the top of the cathedral through a narrow circular staircase, which requires climbing steps, or you can buy an elevator ticket and climb the steps about halfway up.

The stairs to the top cost €2, while the elevator costs €1. The stairs are narrow and can only accommodate one person. During the climb, you can see the dome of the main hall, which was redesigned by the master architect Michelangelo in 1939. This is also the master's last work. The David statue that Yunluo and An Chuyu saw in Florence was also the work of the master Michelangelo.

I climbed to the top of the tower panting and severely lacking oxygen. Before I had time to rest, I was deeply attracted by the spectacular scenery in front of me. Only here can I take a picture of the full view of St. Peter's Square in the shape of a "key". Follow this sign down to visit the cathedral. The stairs down the tower turned out to be not smooth. Enter the main hall of St. Peter's Basilica.

I couldn't help but be amazed at the place where God lives. I was very close to God. Even with my arms hanging down, I felt like I was floating. I took deep breaths and tried to control my nervousness. I was immediately shocked by the high ceiling and the magnificent surroundings. I looked at the incomparably exquisite murals and decorations. The main hall and the chapels on both sides were between the high and low arches.

There are more than a dozen domes, like a spinning flying saucer in the sky. St. Peter's Basilica looks taller, wider and more extraordinary. I quickly pressed the shutter button when crossing the road and took these photos. On the way to Castel Sant'Angelo, I met a newlywed couple. There were also many street performers. How could there be so many "headless people"?

Castel Sant'Angelo, Bridge Sant'Angelo, Piazza Navona, Piazza Navona is the most beautiful square in Rome. Whether it is day or night, it is a natural magnet that attracts tourists, and it is also a paradise for various street artists. The Moro Fountain at the south end of the square and the Four Rivers Fountain (Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi) in the center.

The sculptures in the Fountain of the Four Rivers symbolize the four rivers of paradise (Danube, Nile, Plateau and Ganges) and the four corners of the known world (Asia, Africa, Europe and America). Yun Luo looked at each painter's booth and found that this painter had the best skills. In less than a minute, a lifelike portrait was painted.

It was like a photocopier. Of course, his fee was the most expensive, 1 euro per piece, and his painting skills were completely worth the price. I wanted to ask him to paint Zhang Yunluo's portrait, but it was already past midnight, and he said he would close the stall after a few minutes, but there was still someone waiting in line behind me, so I thought about it and walked away. There were also many artists who used graffiti paint to spray paint on the spot.

There are also comedians. The subway is always the first choice for travel. Yunluo and An Chuyu need to transfer from Line B to Line A, but the electronic screen shows that Line A will stop running at 1:30. Yunluo and An Chuyu don't know how to get back to the hotel for a while. Fortunately, after getting off the subway, an uncle passenger led Yunluo and An Chuyu to the bus station and told Yunluo and An Chuyu which stop to get off.

The bus was packed with tourists, so Yunluo and An Chuyu finally chose to walk home, which was less than a minute's walk.

Look at the Three Kingdoms at a glance. When I was a child, if I wanted to do something that was not easy to do. My brother always said that Rome was not built in a day. This time I came to Rome and felt the heavy history of ancient Rome, I could understand the meaning of this sentence more deeply. Part of the ruins of ancient Rome. I like this kind of historical relics very much. Looking at the ruins is very touching!

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

This kind of ancient architecture can be seen everywhere in Rome. Santa Maria in Cosmedian is a small and quiet church, but it houses the world-famous "Mouth of Truth". The Mouth of Truth is a human face with a nose and eyes. It has a big mouth. According to legend, if someone does not tell the truth, it will bite his hand.

As thousands of hands have been stretched in and out of the Mouth of Truth, this big mouth has been polished by people's fingers. Nowadays, when tourists come here, they all line up to put their hands into the Mouth of Truth to take pictures. Because there are too many tourists who come here for the sake of fame, if you want to take pictures here, you often have to queue up for a long time, and basically each person can only stay in front of the attraction for about one minute.

Staff will organize the queue and take photos. This mask became famous because of the 1953 movie "Roman Holiday" starring Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn. In the movie, Gregory Peck pretended to put his hand into the Mouth of Truth and his palm was bitten off, which frightened Audrey Hepburn.

The interior of the church is very simple and there are not many tourists. Most churches in Europe do not charge admission. The daily expenses of the church are completely dependent on donations from tourists and believers. Yunluo will donate to some small and simple churches every time he sees them. For each candle, you can choose to light a candle to support this church.

Before entering the church, if your attire does not meet the regulations or you do not have a shawl, the staff will give you a paper shawl for free. Yunluo failed to enter the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence. Since then, Yunluo always carries a scarf in her backpack, which came in handy today. Not far from the Mouth of Truth.

There is a free attraction, the Rose Garden. February, February, and June are the seasons when roses are in full bloom. This rose garden has thousands of species of roses. It may be a relatively unpopular attraction with few tourists. Don't be a "flower thief". Spinning and jumping, Yunluo does not stop. After coming out of the rose garden, Yunluo looks for the next attraction according to the map, "See the Three Kingdoms at a Glance".

The guide did not provide a detailed address. Yunluo circled around the place several times but could not find it. After Yunluo's repeated insistence, he finally saw a group of people queuing on a hillside. Waiting to lie on the door to find out. It is a very unpopular but unique attraction, worth spending time to find. Italians are ingenious in designing keys.

On a hill, there is a small square with an inconspicuous white gate on the side. The keyhole on the door is a picture of the Three Kingdoms, which has attracted many fans. Looking out from the mysterious keyhole, the flower stand in the near distance is the Knights of Malta, and the Vatican St. Peter's Basilica is in the distance. Between the flower stand and the church is the city of Rome.

This glance spanned three "countries" - the Order of Malta, Italy and the Vatican. This was the last dinner in Europe and the most memorable one. An old man who looked like the boss personally ordered the dishes for Yunluo. Yunluo thought the meat was too fatty and wanted to order some vegetables. Yunluo raised his hand to ask the waiter for the menu, and the old man came over.

He nervously asked Yunluo if there was anything wrong with the dishes. Yunluo felt embarrassed. While waiting for the meal, he came over from time to time to chat with Yunluo and An Chuyu. Yunluo and An Chuyu talked about China and New Zealand, and he took the initiative to take photos for Yunluo and An Chuyu. At his recommendation, Yunluo ordered a slice of eggplant and cucumber. He also demonstrated how to pour this olive oil on the eggplant and cucumber.

After the meal, the uncle asked Yunluo if he wanted some dessert. An Chuyu ordered a cheesecake, but Yunluo didn't like desserts so he didn't order it. However, he casually asked if the most famous Italian tiramisu or cheesecake was better here. He said both were good. Yunluo thought about it and finally declined. After a while, he served An Chuyu dessert.

He also brought Yunluo a tiramisu. He said that a trip to Italy without tasting tiramisu would be incomplete, and he would treat us. At the end of the bill, the drinks, main course and dessert for one person were only 10 euros, which was really cheap. As the boss said, a trip to Italy without tasting tiramisu would be incomplete.

After a few days of "food nightmares", Yunluo finally changed his view of the Italian catering service industry because of his tiramisu. At the same time, his humor and service spirit are really worthy of respect. Before leaving, Yunluo and An Chuyu shook hands with him respectively to express their gratitude. (~^~)