Rome, one of the oldest city in the world, with rich historical sites, monuments and museums, is one of the most popular places of tourists all over the world. Thanks for Romans good work of preservation, all those ancient monuments and ruins are well presented to visitors. It seems we could find the Roman Empire passing through all those years integrates into the modern time.
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| Colosseo |
Colosseo, as a symbol of Rome, symbol of Roman Empire, where in old times gladiators presented their glorious fights with lions and tigers to entertain roman emperors. These days it is reserved for visitors only. Metro B, Stop Colosseo, will take you directly in front of it.
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| Roman Forum |
Not far from the Colosseo is the Roman Forum which is the ruins of the ancient government buildings of Roman Empire.
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| Altare della Patria(Il Vittoriano), Piazza Venezia |
It is a military monument built in honour of first King Victor Emmanuel of a unified Italy.
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| Campidoglio, Capitoline Hill |
Campidoglio, located on the Capitoline Hill, is one of the most beautiful squares in Roma, designed by Michelangelo in 16th century. Nowadays, city government works there.
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| Fontana di Trevi |
Fontana di Trevi, the most famous and beautiful fountain in Rome. With its beauty and beautiful legend, it gathers visitors all year around. Hope the legend is true that if you throw a coin from back over your shoulder into the fountain, you will return to Rome one day.
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| Piazza Navona |
Piazza Navona is another beautiful square in Rome. It was built on the old stadium in 1st century AD. The biggest fountain in the middle is called Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi. Other two additional fountains are standing on at sides. The one at the southern end is the Fontana del Moro, the other one at the northern end is the Fountain of Neptune. Some markets are held here during the festivals.
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| Pantheon |
Pantheon, with its typical Greek look, is one of the best-preserved Roman buildings. Built around two thousand years ago, it is the world largest concrete dome.
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| Trastevere |
Trastevere is the district simpa, with nice restaurants and bars. It is really a nice place to spend a lazy afternoon or evening with friends there.
Castel Sant'Angelo is a round shaped castle, which could often be found in the movies. It was the fortress, the prison, palace of Pope, now it is the museum.
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| La Bocca della Verità (the Mouth of Truth) |
If you want to find la Bocca della Verità (the Mouth of Truth), here it is. There is always a long queue in front of.
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| Vatican City |
Vatican city, the country inside Rome. It is also a big museum of religion and arts.
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| Spagna Steps |
Another famous square in Rome is the Piazza di Spagna.
Up the square those steps lead to the little hill is the famous Spanish
Steps. As the embassy of Spain locates in this square, "Spagna"
is given to this place. May is the best season to visit here, as they
decorate this place with little red roses of Rome. This place is also
known for the movie "Roman Holiday".
For sure, there are also many museums to visit in Roma. However the city itself is already a big museum. If there's any places I missed out here, welcome to list them up!
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