Top 10 Must-Visit Historical Attractions in Rome

August 2, 2012 No Comments

Rome10 of Most Beautiful Fountains in Europe Which Will Make You Go Wow. Read more ... » is a beautiful capital city, ideal for summer vacations. It has many must-see historical attractions to visit. Taking a walk in Rome is like walking into an open air museumPlace of The Day: Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya Museum), Istanbul, Turkey. Read more ... » blend together with modern views which then creates a unique atmosphere for visitors. Here is a guide to the Top 10Top 10 Attractions in Hawaii. Read more ... » historical attractions in Rome you should visit.

1. The Colosseum

 

The Colosseum is the symbol, and most iconic monument in the city, of Rome. The monument has a real name Flavian Amphitheatre but everybody knows it as the Colosseum. It was built in 72 A.D. by The Emperor Vespasian, but was finished 8 years later by his son Titus. back then it was the stadium for the fights of Gladiators and wild beasts. The building could hold up to 80,000 people who enjoyed watching the fights. See also: Top Best Hotels Near Colosseum

 

2. Trevi Fountain

 

One of the most famous fountain in the city of Rome, and in EuropeJoin the celebration of Oktoberfest in Munich | Germany. Read more ... », Trevi Fountain is another iconic monument you should never miss. It was designed by the architect Nicola Salvi in 1735. Each year thousands of people visit the square and toss a coin, in a hope that someday they will be able to return to Rome. See also: Best Hotels near Trevi Fountain

 

3. Piazza del Campidoglio

 

A few years after he arrived in Rome, Pope Paul III (Farnese) decided to reshape the Capitoline Hill into a monumental civic piazza; Michelangelo designed the project and his Piazza del Campidoglio is one of the most significant contributions ever made in the history of urban planning. The hill’s importance as a sacred site in antiquity had been largely forgotten due to its medieval transformation into the seat of the secular government and headquarters for the Roman guilds, and it was in forlorn condition when Michelangelo took charge of reorganizing it as a dynamic new center of Roman political life. The project went forward in slow stages with many interruptions; little was built before his death in 1564. It was begun in 1538 and was not completed until the seventeenth century, but Michelangelo’s original design is preserved in engravings from the 1560s by Étienne Duprac. The Capitol has unique trapezoidal shape, Marcus Aurelius statue and gorgeous palaces adored with fountains10 of Most Beautiful Fountains in Europe Which Will Make You Go Wow. Read more ... » and palaces.

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4. Piazza Venezia

 

This is a square located at the base of The Capitol and is worth to visit. Pay a visit to Altare della Patria, a huge building which is entirely from marble, adorned with bronze statuesLeshan Giant Buddha, The World's Tallest Stone-carved Buddha Site | China. Read more ... » and numerous bas-reliefs.

 

5. Piazza di Spagna

 

Literally means the grand steps of Trinità dei Monti or Spanish steps. This square is a set of steps, steep slope connecting Piazza di Spagna at the bottom and Piazza Trinita del monti at the top of the steps. The white structure above is the church of Trinita del monti. And the fountain at the bottom is called Fontana della Barcaccia, or the Fountain of the Old Boat. The steps are always crowded with people.

 

6. Roman Forum

 

The Roman Forum is the place where social life of anceint Rome took place. Back then it was one of the best meeting points in the city. There are important buildings here such as Arch of Titus which was built around 70 A.D., the Basilica of Maxentius, the Arch of Septimius Severus and the Via Sacra, which goes up to Capitoline Hill. See best hotel deals near Roman Forum

 

7. The Imperial Forums

 

If you want to feel how was the AncientBest Places To Go in Athens, Greece. Read more ... » Rome like, visit the Imperial Forums. You can see the Forum of Caesar, Forum of Augustus, Forum of Nerva, Forum of Peace, and Trajan’s Forum.

 

8. Piazza di Navona

 

Don’t miss to visit this famous squares of Rome in Navona where you can see masterpieces of Borromini, Giacomo della Porta and Bernini. Piazza navona was once a Stadium of Domitian, that’s why it has the elliptical shape of the ancient stadium. Here you can see Fountain of the Four Rivers by Bernini, Fountain of The Moor and the Fountain of Calderoni by Giacomo della Porta.

 

9. The Pantheon

 

The Pantheon was built in Roman times around 80 A.D., an imposing and photogenic building you should never miss to visit. There is a huge dome open at the top which makes the light entering the temple looking so beautiful. Inside there are also graves of important people such as Raphael. Hotels near The Pantheon

 

10. The Basilica of San Pietro (St. Peter’s Basilica)

 

Visiting Rome is not complete without visiting St. Peter’s Basilica, the seat of the highest authority of the Catholic religion. St. peter’s basilica is located in Vatican city, and has been a residence for the Popes since 1377. Outstanding architects and artists including Bernini, Raphael, Michelangelo, Giacomo della Port and Domenico Fontana are those who helped creating St. Peter’s Basilica. The dome is clearly seen from many areas of the city and dominates the landscape. If you wish to stay in accommodations near St. Peter’s Basilica., here are hotels near St. Peter’s Basilica

 

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