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The view from the funicular on Capri, taking one from the port at the base of the island to the town square at the top.

In the foreground is a statue honoring earthquake victims from 1908 in front of the town hall at Piazza Unione Europea. A view of Tempio Votivo di Cristo Re, or Temple Votive Christ the King church, is in the background.

The Roman ruins above Taormina have an impressive view of the town below.

Like in many towns they built across the Mediterranean, the Romans left behind an amphitheater in Taormina.

The inscription at the base of the status of the Virgin Mary reads, "We bless you and your city." La Madonna della Lettera, the Lady of the Letter, is the patron saint of the city.

These men were lounging on a fountain at the Victor Emmanuel II Monument at the end of a long day. I don't know if they were tourists or locals, but they relaxed there for a while, inspiring us to buy some Peronis ourselves.

Also known as the "wedding cake" for its over the top decoration, this blindingly white building stands out among the Roman ruins.

Rome is one of those cities that catches you off guard at times. The sun was setting behind this arch at a distance, and it took my breath away.

This building is truly remarkable in person, for its size, its age, and its history.