3 Sites to Photograph While in Rome

Here is some more information on three sites to photograph while you're in Rome!
1.) The Colosseum: As you may have seen previously, I got to visit the Colosseum about two weeks ago. We ventured inside and I got the chance to shoot some amazing photos from inside one of the worlds most recognizable structures. The Colosseum is the site where thousands of Christian martyrs died. Originally the structure was called The Flavian Amphitheater. Today, the structure looks damaged to due earthquakes and stone robbers, from some time ago. Construction on this gigantic structure began in 70-72, taking a great many years to complete. Today, you are allowed to tour the inside and outside of the structure. Be sure to do both, as they both hold their positives and negatives. Also, be sure to check this place out at night seeing as one of my fellow students here in Rome saw ghosts one night while he was there with some friends.

2.) Santa Maris in Cosmedin: This church was built in the 6th century on top of ruins of an ancient temple, Templum Herculis Pompeiani, or the altar of Hercules. The most interesting thing about this church is one of the artifacts that you can find near this church, The Bocca della Verita. This structure is a giant concrete face in which you put your hand in his mouth, tell a lie, and if the lie is true then the statue bites your hand off. If you walk by this area on a typical summer weekend in Rome, the line will wrap around outside the building as tourists come to test the myth. There is talks that this face was originally just a drain cover, but no one is really sure.

3.) Tiber River Island: This island, which sits in close proximity to town, was originally used to throw those who got the plague. Today, the island is a popular hangout spot for young Romans and tourists alike. There is a myth that says that island formed when Tarquinius Superbus (a much hated ruler) was overthrown, that his body was thrown into the river and soot and dirt collected around his body, forming the island. Also the island was associated with healing and health, and to this day is the location of one of Rome's hospitals or clinics.