Let's travel to Italy's capital city, Rome, the city of seven hills, enjoyed a mythic beginning. Romulus and Remus, twin brothers who were nursed by a she-wolf and fathered by a war god, reportedly founded the Eternal City. And although historians are a little skeptical about this epic entry into the world, most travelers are absolutely certain that there is something most magical about Rome. Whether it's the mystery of nearby Vatican City or the ghosts of the Colosseum, an afternoon caffè on Piazza Navona or a piled-high plate of pasta at a trattoria, Roma is sure to enchant.
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| St Peter's Basilica
By Catholic Tradition, the Basilica is the burial site of its namesake St. Peter, one of the Apostles of Jesus Christ and, also according to Tradition, the first Pope and Bishop of Rome. Tradition and strong historical evidence hold that St. Peter's tomb is directly below the high altar of the Basilica. For this reason, many Popes have been interred at St. Peter's since the Early Christian period. There has been a church on this site since the time of the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great. Construction of the present basilica, replacing the Old St. Peter's Basilica of the 4th century AD, began on 18 April 1506 and was completed on 18 November 1626.
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Fontana di Trevi
Visit The Fontana di Trevi is a fountain in the Trevi district in Rome, Italy, designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi and completed by Pietro Bracci. Standing 26.3 metres (86 ft) high and 49.15 metres (161.3 ft) wide,[1] it is the largest Baroque fountain in the city and one of the most famous fountains in the world. The fountain has appeared in several notable films, including Federico Fellini's La Dolce Vita, and is a popular tourist attraction.
Before you getaway do not forget to throw a coin into the fountain, it will ensure the return to the Eternal City. If you are in search of love, perhaps of Italian nationality, using your right hand toss your coin over your shoulder, one or two, a third, finally, to be sure to tie the knot soon.
Probably the most famous
monument in the world, known as the Colosseum because of the colossal bronze
statue of Nero in the II century AD was placed near the monument, it is called
actually Flavian Amphitheatre.
Wanted by the emperor Vespasian and completed by his son Titus in 80 AD, the building was intended to combat and games between gladiators (munera) and simulations of hunting for wild and exotic animals (venationes).
The exterior is composed of four architectural orders superimposed: the first three are made up of eighty arches framed by half, while the fourth order is divided into squares interspersed with windows. The last order was entered masonry substrates and wood to support a huge tarpaulin (velarium) that served to protect the spectators from the sun and rain. Inside (auditorium) there were bleachers brick covered with marble. The arena was built with a large wooden board covered with sand. In the basement there was a long series of tunnels where the wild animals were kept and where were kept the stage equipment and hoists.
During certain times of the year you can go down into the belly of the monument, in most environments known to visitors that preserve the conditions in which they were in the late fifth century AD, when they were buried. Since then there have been no tampering due to later use, as was the case for the high part of the Amphitheatre.
Two thousand years old but the Colosseum is still the symbol of the eternal city, attracting thousands of visitors each year.
Before you getaway do not forget to throw a coin into the fountain, it will ensure the return to the Eternal City. If you are in search of love, perhaps of Italian nationality, using your right hand toss your coin over your shoulder, one or two, a third, finally, to be sure to tie the knot soon.
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| Colosseum |
Wanted by the emperor Vespasian and completed by his son Titus in 80 AD, the building was intended to combat and games between gladiators (munera) and simulations of hunting for wild and exotic animals (venationes).
The exterior is composed of four architectural orders superimposed: the first three are made up of eighty arches framed by half, while the fourth order is divided into squares interspersed with windows. The last order was entered masonry substrates and wood to support a huge tarpaulin (velarium) that served to protect the spectators from the sun and rain. Inside (auditorium) there were bleachers brick covered with marble. The arena was built with a large wooden board covered with sand. In the basement there was a long series of tunnels where the wild animals were kept and where were kept the stage equipment and hoists.
During certain times of the year you can go down into the belly of the monument, in most environments known to visitors that preserve the conditions in which they were in the late fifth century AD, when they were buried. Since then there have been no tampering due to later use, as was the case for the high part of the Amphitheatre.
Two thousand years old but the Colosseum is still the symbol of the eternal city, attracting thousands of visitors each year.
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