Aerial view of St. Peter's Square, Rome
Women walks past boutique, Rome
A couple kisses near the Colosseum, Rome
Men gather to play chess in the street, Rome
Women promote products on Segways, Rome
Pantheon at night, Rome
Statue of Marcus Aurelius, Capitoline Museums, Rome
People enjoy wine and conversation at Etabli, Rome
Man reads near bust and bas-relief, Mattei di Giove, Rome
Men don ceremonial apparel for event, Rome
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Baroque statues of Jesus and the apostles greet the faithful in St. Peter's Square from the facade of St. Peter's Basilica. The seat of the Roman Catholic Church and the centerpiece of Vatican City, St. Peter's Basilica features works by Michelangelo, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, and Giotto.

Read more about "Authentic Rome" in the July/August 2008 issue of National Geographic Traveler.
Photograph by Bob Krist

Authentic Rome

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