Monument of Victor Emmanuel II & Trevi Fountain - Rome, Italy - 9 August 2006

After some really ancient Roman sights, I headed for just as impressive, but more modern spots. There's too much to see in Rome. I just love it!

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Youssouf at the National Monument of Victor Emmanuel II

The Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele II (National Monument of Victor Emmanuel II) or Altare della Patria (Altar of the Fatherland) or "Il Vittoriano" is a monument to honour Victor Emmanuel, the first king of a unified Italy. It is located in Rome, Italy. It occupies a site between the Piazza Venezia and the Capitoline Hill. The monument was designed by Giuseppe Sacconi in 1895. It was inaugurated in 1911 and completed in 1925.
See for more info Monument of Vittorio Emanuele II at Wikipedia.

At the Trevi Fountain

The Trevi Fountain. One of the most famous - and most elaborately carved - fountains in the world. I did not toss a coin in the fountain. I did that before in 2004 and this was my return to Rome already! The legend says: toss a coin over your shoulder into the Trevi Fountain and you'll see Rome again.

For more info see Trevi Fountain at Wikipedia.