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Credits by Leonid Andronov, Arena of Flaviana Amphitheatre
Credits by Leonid Andronov, Arena of Flaviana Amphitheatre
The
Colosseum
The first bloody battle at the Roman Colosseum
was held in 82 AD, and the public stadium is still standing today. Crows of up
to 50,000 spectators would slock to see gladiators fight lions, tigers, leopards
and other exotic beasts. It was the entertainment of it’s time. Romans still
love getting together to watch sporting events - but now they are a bit less
violent and involve a soccer ball. To avoid the long lines I recommend ordering your Colosseum
tickets ahead of time. They also give you admission to the Palatine Hill
and the Forum, which are very close by.
By ekatarina_belova, Night view of Pantheon in
Rome
The
Pantheon
Rome’s pagan temple dedicated to the Gods has
been preserved incredibly well. This is quite an achievement, as the original
temple was constructed in 27 BC. When Rome abandoned it’s pagan Gods in favor
of Catholicism, they added an altar for worship. Then, after the Renaissance,
the Pantheon became a tomb for Rome’s elites and favorite artists. It is the
permanent resting place of Raphael and also several Italian kinds. If you
happen to be in Rome on a rare day of snow, one of the most spectacular
sensations is standing inside the Pantheon and watching the snow fall down
through the oculus (the 27-foot hole in the Patheon’s rotunda).
Credits by BeBoy, Fontaine de Trevi Rome.
Trevi
Fountain
Visit the Trevi Fountain with at least three
coins to throw in. The first coin guarantees you’ll be back to Rome. The second
is for luck in your love life, and the third is a wish of your own. Admire the
Baroque beauty of the Neptune, god of the sea, in his chariot made of shells
and pulled by majestic seahorses. People throw in an average of $3,500 a day,
and the donations go to Rome’s food programs for the needy.
Castel
Sant'Angelo
Emperor Hadrian designed this fortress on the
banks of the Tiber River as a mausoleum for his relatives. It is very close to
the Vatican, so you can see them both in one afternoon. While it served as
resting place for several centuries, in 401 BC it became a military fortress.
Later on, it was used by the Vatican as a papal residence and eventually they
turned it into a prison! Now it is a lovely museum where you can tour the old
living quarters and admire the statue of Michael the archangel, found on the
upper terrace.
By sborisov, Piazza Navona in Rome
Piazza
Navona
In my opinion, Piazza Navona is the most
spectacular square in Rome. First constructed as a sports venue in 89 AD, the
square is now home to sweet open-air cafes, charming restaurants, and three
fantastic fountains. The most beautiful is the Four Rivers, designed by Bernini
himself. The fountain is comprised of four statues that represent rivers from
four different continents: The Rio de la Plata, The Danube, The Ganges and The
Nile.
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