Attractions in Rome

If you decide to take a trip to Europe, it's a crime to avoid Italy. The land of heat, the Mediterranean Sea and olives. Walk through the streets of ancient Rome, dive into history. And there really is a lot to see in Italy.

What can you see in Rome? Naturally, the ancient Colosseum. It is a huge amphitheater, which can accommodate up to 55 thousand people, was built by Emperor Vespasian in 80 A.D. The amphitheater witnessed brutal gladiatorial fights, wild animal duels. Tourists are greeted by gladiator actors, you can buy a ticket and visit a small reconstruction of the battle.

It's impossible not to visit the majestic Pantheon, especially if visiting there is free. It is one of the oldest architectural monuments in Rome, built in honor of the god Pantheon by the Roman Emperor Hadrian in 118-125 A.D. Later, the pagan temple was turned into a church by early Christians.

Inside, tourists will find a breathtaking panorama, a gorgeous ancient dome. One of the most popular sites among tourists is the Roman Forum. This is where in ancient times the rich and the poor met and important issues were solved. There were temples, mixed up with the market and brothels.

Next stop is Capitol Hill and the remains of the temple of Jupiter. In ancient times, this was the center of the city. Today, there are two museums there: Palazzo Novo, which displays Greek sculptures, and Palazzo Dei Conservator, which takes visitors into an art gallery, a world of frescoes and sculptures. One ticket entitles two people to visit the museum.

Piazza Navona was an idea for a huge stadium for competitions and chariot races. But it didn't. But at the moment it is a haven for three wonderful fountains and a luxurious cafe that will indulge its guests with exquisite desserts. It is the famous desserts like Tartufo that originated here, and of course you can taste them.

Walking around Rome, you can learn how the emperors lived by visiting Palatine Hill. The rulers lived there from the first century B.C., when the Domus Flavia and Domus Augusta were built and remained the residence of the dynasties for 300 years.

How Rome observed body hygiene can be seen at Diocletian's Thermae. It is there that the whole complex of baths and baths is located.

Оказывается, римляне тоже имели спа – салоны. Как доказательство – термы Каракаллы. Комплекс ванн и бань, мог принимать около 1600 посетителей. Кроме того, древние римляне хорошо следили за телом. Уже там были прототипы современных услуг, тренажеров, садов, галерей, магазинов, которые торговали едой и напитками.

To see and understand how trading was done in Antiquity, it is worth visiting the multi-level Trajan's Market. Colorful buildings with developed infrastructure and marble floors, libraries.

The main road to Rome is the Appian Way and the catacombs, a gloomy place, but worthy of attention. It is there that the tombs and burials of the first Christians who died for the faith are buried.

Rome is full of history. This is one of the ancient cities of the world, so much preserved for their descendants, if you have a great desire to plunge into the ancient world, you can.