Sights of Rome

Rome is the capital not only of Italy but also of the worldattractions. In this European city is concentrated just an incredible number of historical monuments and interesting places. The historic center of this city is not very large, and it occupies the territory from Termini Station to the Tiber River. The most popular sights of the Italian capital include the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the beautiful Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, the Vatican Basilica of St. Peter, the Spanish Steps popular among lovers and others. Let's look at the aforementioned main attractions of Rome.

About the Coliseum

The Coliseum is a symbol of glory and is considered the mosta popular and famous monument throughout Italy. Its construction began Vespasian Flavius, the Colosseum was completed by his son named Titus. Initially, this place was called the Amphitheater of Flavia. The opening of the Colosseum was celebrated for a hundred days.

Visitors to the amphitheater watched the bloody showwith the participation of gladiators and wild animals, images of sea battles were shown here. In its original form, the Colosseum lasted until the 7th century, when the Pope (Paul III) gave permission to his nephew to use the Coliseum stones for the construction of his palace.

About the Roman Forum

The sights of Rome are usually connectedover time, when the city was dominated by trade, politics and religion. Once the main trading center was the Roman Forum. The attraction is a delightful group of buildings, which includes the Vespasian hrm, the ruins of the Accord church, as well as the Church of St. Joseph, the Roman Senate's resistance, the ruins of the Vestalok House, the temple of Antony and Faustina. All these buildings are located on Via Sacra and end with the arch of Titus, which in its time was erected in honor of the emperor's victory over the Jerusalem uprising.

About the Tray Fountain

The Trevi Fountain is the most famous fountain in the city.It was built several years, from 1732 to 1751, and is located in the palace of the Duke of Poli. The fountain itself is a chariot with Neptune. Among rocky ledges and water, the chariot draws newts and amusing sea horses. These magnificent sculptures are made by the architect Bacci. If you believe the legend and throw a coin in the fountain, you will soon return to Rome again, if you throw two - fall in love with this city. How to know, maybe not in vain, almost all the sights in Rome have their legends and stories !?

About Pantheon

The Pantheon is the most famous monument of Ancient Rome.It was built by Mark Agrippa in 27 BC. This is evidenced by the corresponding inscription on the portico. The pantheon means "dedicated to the gods." In the 2nd century AD the building was rebuilt by Adrian. With the advent of Christianity, the Pantheon was turned into a church. Today, the remains of Raphael and other famous Italians rest in the building.

About the Spanish Steps

The list of "Sights of Rome" continuesknown in Italy Spanish staircase. It was built to connect the two streets of Via Felice and Via del Babuino in 1721-1725. It received this name from a nearby Spanish embassy. The staircase was designed by an Italian architect named Francesco de Sanctiks. Today, this is a favorite place for loving couples.

About the Vatican

It turns out that the sights of Rome go outbeyond the city limits! These include the smallest state - the Vatican. Its historical center is St. Peter's Cathedral, which was built on the site of the Basilica of the Emperor Constantine. The famous dome of the Cathedral around the world was built by Michelangelo. The cathedral itself was built almost half a century. First of all, this place is famous for the statue of "Pieta". Its unique value is the reason for keeping the monument under the glass. Between the floor of the former basilica and the floor of the Cathedral are buried some popes. Another famous place in the Vatican is the Sistine Chapel.

Above are the most popularthe sights of Rome, but not all. If you go on a tour of this amazing city, dozens of other famous places await you, among which, for example, the Catacombs of St. Callistus, the Mouth of Truth, the thermae of Caracalla and many others.