Rome On Your Own
Michael and I booked a Rome On Your Own day instead of touring the port city of Civitavecchia, where the cruise ship – MSC Magnifica was docked.
A shuttle bus brought us into the city centre, basically at the front door of the Colosseum.
Arriving at 10:45am, we exited the bus and could wander around Rome at our leisure with a return time to the drop off point of 4:30pm.
Here is what we saw as we exited the bus – the Arch of Constantine and the Colosseum:
The Arch of Constantine
Olive Trees By The Arch
The Colosseum
Because it was Christmas Day, tours of the interior of the Colosseum were closed.
The iconic structure was was boarded up almost all the way around, busy with restoration and renovations.
The area was thankfully, not not crowded as we took our time looking at this historic monument to life in ancient Rome.
Here are pictures as we walked around the Colosseum:
65,000 People
It’s hard to believe but right there, that this amazing structure was built over 1900 years ago and could hold an average of 65,000 people!
2018 Christmas Adventure – MSC Magnifica Mediterranean Cruise
December 22nd, 2018 – Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona, Spain – Arriving & Restaurant Leones
Barcelona, Spain – Exploring The City
Barcelona, Spain – Christmas Lights At La Rambla
december 23rd, 2018 – Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona, Spain – 4 km To Sagrada Familia
Barcelona, Spain – A Vibrant Walk Past Columbus Monument And More
Barcelona, Spain – Arc de Triomf – Arch Of Victory
Barcelona, Spain – Sagrada Familia Basilica – Nativity Facade – Portal Of Hope
Barcelona, Spain – Sagrada Familia Basilica – Nativity Facade – Portal Of Charity
Barcelona, Spain – Sagrada Familia Basilica – Nativity Facade – Portal Of Faith
Barcelona, Spain – Sagrada Familia Basilica – The Interior
Barcelona, Spain – Sagrada Familia – Interior – Videos
Barcelona, Spain – Sagrada Familia Basilica – The Passion Facade
Barcelona, Spain – Sagrada Familia Basilica – Nativity Facade Top View
Barcelona, Spain – MSC Magnifica Cruise Ship – Boarding
December 24th, 2018 – Mediterranean Sea
Mediterranean Sea – MSC Magnifica Cruise Ship – Christmas Eve Day
Mediterranean Sea – MSC Magnifica Cruise Ship – Christmas Eve Dinner At Quattro Venti Restaurant
December 25th, 2018 – Civitavecchia, Italy
Civitavecchia, Italy – MSC Magnifica Cruise Ship – Arriving On Christmas Day
December 25th, 2018 – Rome, Italy – Rome On Your own
Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – The Arch Of Constantine & The Colosseum
Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – Santa Francesca Romana – Basilica Of Saint Frances Of Rome
Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – The Temple Of Peace
Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – Altare della Patria – Alter Of The Fatherland
Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – Piazza Venezia – Venice Square
Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – Caffe Roma
Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – Ponte Vittorio Emanuel II
Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – Ponte Sant’Angelo – The Friendly SeaGull
Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – Capitoline Hill & Castor & Pollux
Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – Piazza del Campidoglio
Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – Arch Of Septimius Severus
Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – Sights Along Via del Fori Imperiali
Vatican City, Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – St. Peter’s Square
December 26th, 2018 – Genoa, Italy
Genoa, Italy – MSC Magnifica Cruise Ship – Arriving On Boxing Day
Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Hennebique Silos
Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Sopraelevata & Walk The Line Project
Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Porto Antico – Old Harbour Of Genoa
Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Porto Antico – McDonald’s Macaroons!
Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Porto Antico – Palazzo San Giorgio
Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Local Artist Angelo Gnecco
Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Chiesa del Gesù – Church Of Jesus
Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Genoa Cathedral
Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – St. Andrew Cloister
Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Grand Hotel Miramare
Amazing architecture. On your own tour was the way to go!