Rome From On High

Went back on Friday afternoon to the Vittoriano.  I wanted to go to the top.  There is an elevator you can take for what is considered to be one of the best views of Roma.  I can confirm it is fantastic.  The city looks wonderful from up there.

(I can't remember if it's a better view than from St. Peters.  I once climbed to the top there, and it is an amazing view too.  But, certainly, the Vittoriano trek -- which is via elevator -- is a thousand times more comfortable and less cramped.  The St. Peters climb is definitely not for everyone.)

The views in particular of the Colosseum were sublime.

The views in all directions were awesome, although the lighting on the side facing north-ish (??) at late in the day did not lend itself to too many good photos.

A note for movie fans:  If you were unlucky enough to see last year's Woody Allen movie, the green oval down below may look familiar to you.

That is the spot where Woody placed his traffic-directing narrator for the beginning and end of the movie.  (I remember being particularly grateful at the end.)