Show l i roTI TI t SIGHT Travelers to Italy have some of the most exciting sights in Europe waiting for them One trip no visitor ever wants to miss is to Pisa and its Leaning Tower which was finished in 1350 AD A.D. Constructed Constructed Con Con- completely of white marble the tall foot tower has walls 13 feet thick at the base The foundations were laid in sand and it started to tilt t after the first three of the eight terraces were constructed It has sunk another foot in the last century y m IJ j PISA'S LEANING TOWER is just one sight visitors can visit from Rome Even if IC you never leave Rome there's theres much to see the see the Colosseum St. St Peters Peter's Cathedral the Roman Forum When it comes to getting the most out of sightseeing sightseeing sight seeing many travelers look for a tour An American Express vacation package not only can show mow you the best of oC Rome it can take you to dozens of oC places to fascinate you Including Pompeii one of oC the glories of oC the Roman Empire Pompeii which is U south of oC Naples was buried buried along along with its residents residents residents-in in 79 AD A.D. The volcano Vesuvius erupted sending a hail of oC pumice stones up to three three- inches in diameter and a torrent of oC white ash Excavations Excavations Excava Excava- of the site show how men lived in the Roman city you can visit their shops see their mosaics and get all the details of the past from a good guide For or additional information on vacations in Europe free tree literature is available from your local travel agent or an American Express travel havel service service ser serice ser ser- vice ice office |