In honor of Rome’s birthday – April 21 753 – along with my very recent return trip to Italy – I thought it would be the perfect time to release some photographs from my trip to The Eternal City in March 2013. Enjoy!

Steps of Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

Pasta Galore in Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

The Tomb of Elsbeth Passarge in Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

Making a wish at the Trevi Fountain in Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

The View from our apartment in Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

Headless Man Sits Outside Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

Taking a break in Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

Wind and Rain and a Couple in Love Steps in Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

The Italian Flag Flies in Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

A walk in the park in Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

Fresh Pasta Market – Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

Pinocchio Rides his bike in Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

Ben and Me in Rome Italy – Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

When it Rains it Pours- Umbrellas in Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

Rome’s Colosseum – Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

Big Toes on Palatine Hill in Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

A bicycle ride through Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

A view of the Vatican from Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

Outside the Pantheon at Night – Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

Inside a Roman Cafe in Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

Inside the Pantheon in Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

Rome From Above – Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

Modern Day Roman Ruins in Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

Twins in Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

Romulus and Remus – the Founders of Rome – April 21 753 – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

The Vatican in Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

A cross within the Colosseum of Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

All roads lead to Rome – Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

Street Performers in Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

Salumeria at Night – Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

A View of Rome from Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

The Spanish Steps of Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

Ancient Angel Statue in Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

Inside the Colosseum of Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

Trevi Fountain at Night in Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

Creative Walks in Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

A bike rider in Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

The Colosseum in Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

Fountain of the Naiads Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

One of Rome’s many many cats at the Colosseum in Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

Real Roman Warriors at Trevi Fountain in Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

Stopping for a snack in Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

Men in Uniform – and Rain Suits – Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

Outside the Colosseum of Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

Rome from Above – Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

Ancient Stadium on Palatine Hill in Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

The Colosseum of Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com

Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire in Rome Italy – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – http://www.MissMaps.com
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