The Colosseum
Originally known as the Flavian Amphitheater, also referred to as
the Coliseum, is an amphitheater in Rome, capable of seating 50,000
spectators, which was once used for gladiatorial combat. Its
construction began under the Emperor Vespasian in 72 AD and was
completed by his son, Domitian, in the 80s AD. It was built at the site
of Nero's enormous palace, the Domus Aurea, which had been built
after the great fire of Rome in 64.
The Colosseum
Originally known as the Flavian Amphitheater, also referred to as
the Coliseum, is an amphitheater in Rome, capable of seating 50,000
spectators, which was once used for gladiatorial combat. Its
construction began under the Emperor Vespasian in 72 AD and was
completed by his son, Domitian, in the 80s AD. It was built at the site
of Nero's enormous palace, the Domus Aurea, which had been built
after the great fire of Rome in 64.
Pantheon
The Roman 'temple for all gods' turned into a church in the Middle Ages and
is now one of the most prominent characteristics of Rome. Especially at night,
the Pantheon is a wonderful sight.
Pantheon
The Roman 'temple for all gods' turned into a church in the Middle Ages and
is now one of the most prominent characteristics of Rome. Especially at night,
the Pantheon is a wonderful sight.
St. Peters Basilica
One of four major basilicas of Rome (St. John Lateran, St. Peter's, Santa Maria
Maggiore and St. Paul outside the Walls). The most prominent building inside
the Vatican City and is built on the ruins of Old Saint Peter's Basilica. Its dome
is also a dominant feature of the Roman skyline. This great building is the
center of Christianity. The opulence of the building's interior bears testimony
to the wealth of the catholic church in the 16th century.
St. Peters Basilica
One of four major basilicas of Rome (St. John Lateran, St. Peter's, Santa Maria
Maggiore and St. Paul outside the Walls). The most prominent building inside
the Vatican City and is built on the ruins of Old Saint Peter's Basilica. Its dome
is also a dominant feature of the Roman skyline. This great building is the
center of Christianity. The opulence of the building's interior bears testimony
to the wealth of the catholic church in the 16th century.
Fontana di Trevi
The Fontana di Trevi or Trevi Fountain is the most famous and arguably the
most beautiful fountain in all of Rome. This impressive monument dominates
the small Trevi square located in the Quirinale district. According to legend,
anyone who throws a coin into the water is guaranteed to return to the
Eternal City.
Fontana di Trevi
The Fontana di Trevi or Trevi Fountain is the most famous and arguably the
most beautiful fountain in all of Rome. This impressive monument dominates
the small Trevi square located in the Quirinale district. According to legend,
anyone who throws a coin into the water is guaranteed to return to the
Eternal City.
The Forum
The central area around which ancient Rome developed, in which commerce
and the administration of justice took place. The communal hearth was also
located here. The ruins within the forum clearly show how urban spaces were
utilized during the Roman Age. The Roman Forum includes a statue of the late
Caesar, Zeus, and the several other major monuments, buildings, and ancient
ruins.
The Forum
The central area around which ancient Rome developed, in which commerce
and the administration of justice took place. The communal hearth was also
located here. The ruins within the forum clearly show how urban spaces were
utilized during the Roman Age. The Roman Forum includes a statue of the late
Caesar, Zeus, and the several other major monuments, buildings, and ancient
ruins.
Piazza del Campidoglio
This splendid square was conceived by Michelangelo, who also designed
the two palaces on the opposite sides of the square, whoose divergence
creates a widening perspective which is most effective. It is reached by the
grand flight of steps known as the 'Cordonata', built to a design by
Michelangelo especially for the triumphal entry of the Emperor Charles V
in 1536.
Piazza del Campidoglio
This splendid square was conceived by Michelangelo, who also designed
the two palaces on the opposite sides of the square, whoose divergence
creates a widening perspective which is most effective. It is reached by the
grand flight of steps known as the 'Cordonata', built to a design by
Michelangelo especially for the triumphal entry of the Emperor Charles V
in 1536.
Castel Sant´Angelo
The Castel Sant'Angelo is a towering cylindrical building, initially commissioned
by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family.
Located in the rione of Borgo, the building spent over a thousand years as a
fortress and castle, and is now a museum.
Castel Sant´Angelo
The Castel Sant´Angelo is a towering cylindrical building, initially commissioned
by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family.
Located in the rione of Borgo, the building spent over a thousand years as a
fortress and castle, and is now a museum.
Baths of Caracalla
The Baths of Caracalla were Roman public baths, or ‘thermae’, built in Rome
between 212 and 216 AD, during the reign of the Emperor Caracalla. The
extensive ruins of the baths have become a popular tourist attraction.
Baths of Caracalla
The Baths of Caracalla were Roman public baths, or "thermae", built in Rome
between 212 and 216 AD, during the reign of the Emperor Caracalla. The
extensive ruins of the baths have become a popular tourist attraction.
Temples of the Forum Boarium
The Forum Boarium was the oldest forum that Rome possessed. It was located
at a flat place near the Tiber between the Capitoline, the Palatine and Aventine
hills. Here, too, is where the first bridges were built. The Forum Boarium was the
site of the first gladiatorial contest at Rome which took place in 264 BC. The site
was also a religious center housing the Temple of Hercules Victor, the Temple of
Portunus, and the massive 6th or 5th century BC Great Altar of Hercules.
Temples of the Forum Boarium
The Forum Boarium was the oldest forum that Rome possessed. It was located
at a flat place near the Tiber between the Capitoline, the Palatine and Aventine
hills. Here, too, is where the first bridges were built. The Forum Boarium was the
site of the first gladiatorial contest at Rome which took place in 264 BC. The site
was also a religious center housing the Temple of Hercules Victor, the Temple of
Portunus, and the massive 6th or 5th century BC Great Altar of Hercules.
Capuchin Cemetery
The final resting place for over 4,000 Capuchin monks, who died between 1528 and 1870.
The soil in the crypt was brought from Jerusalem. There are six total rooms in the crypt,
each featuring a unique display of human bones.
Capuchin Cemetery
The final resting place for over 4,000 Capuchin monks, who died between 1528 and 1870.
The soil in the crypt was brought from Jerusalem. There are six total rooms in the crypt,
each featuring a unique display of human bones.