Eternal Rome

Ruins of a Roman temple framed by trees on the Palatine Hill above the Forum.

Santa Francesca Romana

This church, built in the latter part of the 10th century, is located along the ancient Roman Forum. The campanile in the background was built in the 12th century.
I added a gold texture by boccacino.

Capitoline Hill, Rome

View of Capitoline Hill from the Roman Forum.

Trevi Fountain, Rome

This photo of the magnificent Trevi Fountain was taken quite a few years ago during my first trip to Rome. Although I've been to Rome since, I never made it back to see this fountain again and I regret that.

Arch of Constantine

The Arch of Constantine was erected by the Roman Senate in 312 A.D. to commemorate Constantine's victory over Maxentius. Over 1,650 years later, it was used as the finish line in the 1960 Summer Olympics.
Textures by Shadowhouse Creations and Tim in Ohio.

Temples of Rome

Remains of the Temple of Saturn (left) and the Temple of Vespasian and Titus (right) in the western portion of the Roman Forum.

Pantheon, Rome

According to Wikipedia, the Pantheon is one of the best preserved buildings from antiquity. It was built as a temple to all the gods of ancient Rome and rebuilt by Hadrian in 126 AD after all but the columned facade had been destroyed. During the 7th century, it was dedicated to the Virgin Mary and has been used as a Roman Catholic church ever since. 
Texture: boccacino

Big Head

This head was originally part of a colossal statue of Constantine the Great that once stood near the Roman Forum and was erected around 325 BC. Centuries later, the surviving remnants of the Colossus were moved to a courtyard of the Capitoline Museum.
Texture:  Shadowhouse Creations

When in Rome

Michelangelo's Castor and his horse help guard the entrance to the Campidoglio in Rome. Mirrored by twin brother Pollux (off camera), they stand at opposite sides of the grand stairway. 

Texture: courtesy of Shadowhouse Creations

Roman Colosseum

During my last trip to Rome, I finally had an opportunity to see the inside of the Colosseum and it did not disappoint. Despite the crowds, it's one of the best time machines I've encountered. I've added textures from Shadowhouse Creations and crafty dogma to this iconic sight.

Trajan's Forum

Trajan's column was erected in 113 AD and the dome, which is part of the church of Santa Maria di Loreto, was built in the 16th century. According to Wikipedia, the original statue of the emperor Trajan disappeared in the Middle Ages and was replaced by a bronze of St. Peter after the church was built.

I've overlaid my original photo with a texture by joes sistah and some Latin text.