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The grounds at Filerimos
Trees frame the walkways through the settlement at Filerimos.
The monastery at Filerimos
Built by the Knights of Malta in the 14th century, this monastery and its grounds were renovated and rebuilt in the 1920s.
The caryatids on the Erechtheion
These statues of korai, or Greek maidens, support the south porch at the Erechtheion, also known as the Erechtheum.
The Parthenon
There were two things our tour guide, Constantine, really wanted us to know as we visited the Acropolis: The Parthenon was built by the citizens of Athens rather than slaves (i.e., as in Rome), and the Elgin marbles belong in Greece.
The town of Messina
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.
Roman ruins in Taormina
Like in many towns they built across the Mediterranean, the Romans left behind an amphitheater in Taormina.
The port at Messina, Sicily
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.
Three men on a fountain
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.
The Victor Emmanuel II Monument in Rome
Also known as the "wedding cake" for its over the top decoration, this blindingly white building stands out among the Roman ruins.
The Arch of Titus in Rome
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.