Pantheon in Rome, Italy

Founded between 113-125 AD, the Pantheon in Rome, Italy was originally a Roman temple and later a Catholic church. It remains notable for its large dome, still the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world. The Pantheon is also one of the best preserved buildings from Ancient Rome, due largely to the fact that it's remained in regular use throughout its entire lifespan. 

 

St. Mark's Campanile in Venice, Italy

A few visuals from the top of St. Mark's Campanile in Venice, Italy. Also commonly known as Campanile di San Marco in Italian, this landmark is the bell tower of St. Mark's Basilica. 

Climbing the Dome of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City

A few visual highlights from the dome climb at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.

Mailing A Postcard From the Vatican Post Office

The Vatican Post Office must make most of its revenue from tourists, because upon exiting St. Peter's Basilica you'll quickly notice the yellow post box and loads of people eager to mail their postcards home from the world's smallest country. Naturally we had to partake, and chose postcards featuring the dome of St. Peter's (after just finishing the dome climb). It took nearly a month, but both postcards arrived safely (and stamped) from Vatican City. 

Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola in Rome, Italy

Constructed in the Baroque style between 1626 to 1650, Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola (AKA The Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola at Campus Martius) is a stunning Roman Catholic church in Rome, Italy. Noted for its impressive frescos and use of linear perspective, the paintings feature the "illusion" of a dome which isn't actually there. What makes the interior of Sant'Ignazio particularly incredible is that it is hidden by a far more unassuming exterior.