Rome, with heritage buildings

Monday, November 30, 2009

Who does not know the Romans? State capital of Italy this is one city in the world who became sought after photographers. If there is a chance stop in Rome, be prepared to set foot in the biggest open museum in the world.

Begin your visit to the Roman Colosseum which was initially called the Flavian Amphitheater. This magnificent building was completed in 80 to 80 door entry for easy access to the 55,000 visitors who fit into the appropriate rank. To view the fight They come between gladiators against gladiators and animals. Often the battle lasted until the fall of the victims died. Even if the ground is too wet with blood, they just cover them with sand and continue the next fight. Behind the terrible history, the Roman Colosseum is a giant building that must be visited tourist attraction in Rome. In the morning or night, the Roman Colosseum always provide stunning views.



Outside the Roman Colosseum, there are magnificent gates: Arch of Constantine with 25 meters high. Gate erected as a memorial to the victory of Constantine over the previous Roman: Mazentius in 315 years.



Not far from the Roman Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine, you can enjoy the remnants of the Roman empire: the Roman Forum. This area is very extensive and complicated and most are in ruins. This is where public meetings and speeches important people do in the Roman empire. Although in ruins, you will still feel small when standing in the area.




From the Roman Forum, you can climb the Palatine Hill, the hill is situated at an altitude of 70 meters. From this hill the Roman Forum seen from a distance, even the center of Rome. Palatine Hill as a place suspected of Rome established the first time.




Another well-known building is the Pantheon which is located in Piazza della Rotunda. Initially, the Pantheon was built as a Roman temple, but later became the Catholic Church. The temple was originally built in 27 to 25 before BC but later destroyed in fire 80. The Pantheon is still standing allegedly founded in 125.




After admiring the architecture satisfaction Pantheon from the outside and in, you can go to the Trevi Fontana or better known as the Fontana de Trevi. This fountain's name is taken from the location of the meeting yant a drum road (tre vie). Amid the stately buildings, stands the statue of Neptune, the god of the Sea. This fountain comes from the Salone springs are located 20 kilometers from the Fontana de Trevi. According to legend, anyone who throws a coin into the Fontana de Trevi pool will return to Rome. How to throw a coin was unique, you have to stand back to Fontana de Trevi and threw coins over your shoulder.

Another place that must be visited in Rome is the Vatican City. The city is the center of Catholic religion in the world. If berruntung, you can see the Pope, leader of Catholics worldwide. Sempatkan enjoy yourself at St. Peter's Square, a super-wide field with a variety of statues all around.

Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel are two places worth a visit in Vatican City. After your neck tired Michelongelo admire the work on the roof of these buildings, we recommend you visit the Cathedral of St. Peter, a Catholic church is very big and grand.

Satisfied enjoyed Vatican City, you can follow the river Tiber and visit the Castle Sant 'Angelo. The hall is connected directly to the Vatican through underground channels known as passeto del Borgo. Once this secret route used by the Pope to hide in the castle when the Vatican in danger.

After crossing the river, you can enjoy the Piazza Navona area, one in Rome terramai field filled with cafe and restaurant open. There are also many souvenir sellers. Piazza Navona is a meeting place for locals and tourists. Dilengakapi field with three fountains are quite magnificent that it is a good place to sit in the afternoon.

There are many other historic buildings that can ditemuai in Rome. Like it's called: Rome-The Eternal City, Rome's historic landscape provides a lasting

source : men's guide magazine

1 comments:

Unknown said...

Hi! I'm doing a project for my school and I have to create a "travel package" PowerPoint presentation. Could I use some of the awesome pictures you took for my project?