Today the class started in early afternoon. Several of the class had the opportunity to have an audience with the Pope in the morning and took advantage of it. We visited the Pantheon It is very easy to see why it inspired so many church domes of the 15th and 16th century. Raphael's tomb is located within it too. The church of Santa Maria Sophra Minerva was next where we saw the sculpture Risen Christ by Michelangelo and the Caraffa Chapel with paintings by Lippi. We also walked to the Piazza Novona and looked at the spectacular Four Rivers Fountain by Bernini. We then went and looked at some stunning paintings by Caravaggio, and Raphael in two other churches. Giolitti and it's world famous gelatto was next. We then walked to the Trevi Fountain, where everyone was taking group and subgroup pictures and ended at the Spanish Steps.
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