Scone, Scotland

Old Scone was the capital of the Kingdom of Alba.
In the middle ages it was an important royal center,
used as a royal residence and as the coronation site
of the Kingdoms monarchs. Around the royal site
was the town of Perth.


The Stone of Scone is a block of red sandstone
that was used for centuries in coronations.



Scone is mentioned in Shakespeare's play "Macbeth."



Some things to see in Scone, Scotland are:
Moot Hill




















Scone Palace

 

And the Scone Mercat Cross

 

About Rome, Italy

Rome is the capital city of Italy.

Rome was built on the shin of the boot near Pompeii, along the Mediterranean Sea.
Rome is located near the Tiber River.
Rome was nicknamed "The City of the Seven Hills."

Landmarks of Rome:
The Colosseum: The Colosseum, also known as the Flavion Amphitheater is an elliptical amphitheater in the center of Rome, Italy. (Wikipedia)



Roman Forum: The Roman Forum is a rectangular forum surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient government buildings at the center of the city of Rome. (Wikipedia)
 
Trevi Fountain: Trevi Fountain is a fountain in the Trevi district in Rome, Italy, designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi and completed by Pietro Bracci. (Wikipedia)
Villa d'Este: The Villa d'Este is a villa in Tivoli, near Rome, Italy. Listed as a UNESCO world heritage site, it is a fine example of Renaissance architecture and the Italian Renaissance garden. (Wikipedia)