6/9/24 Antica Spezieria of Santa Maria della Scala (the oldest pharmacy in Europe), Pantheon, Navona Square, and Campo de Fiori 

Today's marathon through the city disrupted all traffic and our plans, so we took a taxi as close as possible to another area for more sightseeing. Walking without concerns about being flattened by so many vehicles was so relaxing.

Castel Sant'Angelo and Bridge Vittorio Emanuele II.

The marathon ended near the bridge, and people came out of the woodwork again to claim the sidewalks.

Jack's Plan B included visiting the Trastevere district's

Antica Spezieria of Santa Maria della Scala 

(the oldest pharmacy in Europe), and the Church

of Santa Maria Della Scala.

Three stunning paintings by Caravaggio are in the chapel at the end of the left nave of the French Church of San Luigi dei Francesi.

Thanks to Jack and his 6-foot+ size for towering over the crowd and taking these photos for me.

The Inspiration of Saint Matthew.

The Calling of Saint Matthew.

The Martyrdom of Saint Matthew.

After lunch, we visited the Pantheon, Fontana de Fiumi, Navona Square, Campo de Fiori, and the Garden of the Villa Borghese.

The Pantheon.

Fontana dei fiumi.

After a quick walk in the city center of Navona Square and Campo de Fiori, fighting a strong wind billowing paper products and a motorized vehicle that had no chance of scooping up the same, we enjoyed a gelato, aperitifs and beers before returning to our hotel to pack.