Hello my tourist. I invite you on a tour of Italy. We will start with sightseeing Rome.
Rome is one of the most beautiful and romantic places on earth. The city has a lot of attractions to offer that delight tourists at every step.
Rome, Colosseum
Rome, called the “Eternal City”, is the capital and largest city of Italy. Located in the central part of the country on the Tiber River and the Mediterranean Sea, and the capital of the administrative and historical region of Lazio.
Colosseum
Rome, Colosseum
Certainly one of the main attractions is the Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre. The Colosseum is the showcase of Rome. The building is the only one in Europe that has been included among the 7 wonders of the world. Built in 70 BC. by the emperors of the Flavian dynasty.
It was an entertainment venue that could accommodate as many as 50,000 people. Gladiator fights and wild animal hunts took place there. The Colosseum had many entrances, some of which have survived to this day. Over the years, the building was damaged and repaired.
Trevi Fountain
Rome, Trevi Fountain
Every day, thousands of people visit the small square to admire the beautiful work of Italian Baroque – The Trevi Fountain!
Every day, thousands of people visit the small square to admire the beautiful work of Italian Baroque – the Trevi Fountain! Some people return the coins to her The name of the Trevi Fountain comes from the name of the legendary virgin who discovered the source used in the construction of the aqueduct in this place. The girl’s name was Trevia, and the waters of the fountain are still called “acqua virgo”, meaning “virgin water” or “virgin water”.
Pantheon
Rome, Pantheon
The Pantheon is a monument that is especially worth visiting when in Rome. This Ancient Building is the best preserved structure in the Eternal City.
The Roman pantheon was a temple founded in honor of the divine patrons of Rome in 27 BC. by Agrippa and designed on his orders. The structure was built on the Campus Martius on the site of a former temple honoring the divine patrons of Rome, built in 27 BC. and destroyed in a fire in 80 CE.
Spanish Step
Rome, Spanish Step
Spanish Steps – The popularity of this place is clearly visible by the number of tourists. Wandering around endlessly on the Spanish Square adjacent to the stairs. Tourists from all over the world want to take photos or make a video of the beautiful local landscape.
The Spanish Steps have 138 steps, making them the second widest and longest stairs in the world.
Roman Forum
Rome, Roman Forum
Another interesting monument in Rome is The Roman Forum. Once called Forum Magnum, it was the main political, social and religious center of the city. It was here that the most important religious and public celebrations took place.
Today we can admire only the preserved ruins of the majestic ancient buildings that make up the Roman Forum. These include The Arch of Titus.
Venetian Palace
Rome, Venetian Palace
Venice Square is one of the most important tourist spots in Rome. Built in the 15th century. There are interesting buildings around.
First of all the Venetian Palace (Palazzo Venezia), which served as the papal residence until the mid-16th century. Currently, there is a Museum collecting the collection of Paul II. Secondly, the Church of St. Mark. Thirdly, Bonaparte’s Palace. And fourthly, the Altar of the Fatherland dominating the square.
Villa Borghese Gardens
Rome, Borghese Gardens
The Villa Borghese Gardens are the most popular park in Rome. It is located on Pincio Hill, near the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo.
It is really worth visiting the gardens to have a moment of rest before further sightseeing and to enjoy the attractions of the park. And the Gardens cover 80 hectares of land. The interior of Villa Borghese is full of masterpieces of the best Italian paintings and sculptures.
St. Castle Angel
Rome, St. Castle Angel
St. Castle Angel – today is one of the greatest tourist attractions in Rome and also a national museum. The buildings date back to ancient times, when Emperor Hadrian in the fourth decade of the second century AD. he ordered the construction of a tomb in which he himself would one day be buried.
The castle is open to visitors from Monday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The ticket office closes at 6:30 p.m.
Baths of Caracalla
Rome, Baths of Caracalla
The Baths of Carakil are the largest and best-preserved public baths in Rome. The building was built in 206 during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus and was put into use in 216 during the reign of Emperor Caracalla.
In the thermal baths, a circle of acquaintances and friends met, body and spirit were nurtured. Admission was low, so all city residents used the baths. The thermal baths were used until 537.
In later years, the thermal baths were an interesting place for scientists and artists who spent time here. immortalized During the pontificate of Pope Paul III, excavations began, which resulted in the discovery of numerous works of art.
Palatine Hill
Rome, Palatine Hill
The Palatine Hill is one of Rome’s historic seven hills and the site of the oldest Roman settlement.
Right next to the hill there is the Roman Forum and the famous Colosseum.
You can discover the unique atmosphere of the Eternal City by walking along the narrow streets, and after a day full of impressions, You must try the tasty specialties of Italian cuisine. So I invite you to Rome because, after all, all roads lead to Rome.
