Rome is the most beautiful and culturally rich tourist spot in Italy. The heritage of the city is unmatched with any other place in the world- saving more than 3,000 years of human history in this cradle. With beautiful pizza shops, beer bars and inspiring fountains scattered over this place, every inch of Rome is an artefact in its own right.
The colosseum
Get colosseum tickets if you want to relive the era of Roman emperors and countrymen watching gladiator fights. The colosseum is based in one of the most ancient parts of the city and was inaugurated in AD 80. The 50,000-seat amphitheater came with an underground complex that houses animals, warriors and gladiators. The roman emperors would witness thousands of animal slaughtering during their 100+ day colosseum festivals where gladiators fought animals or each other.
Vatican Museums
First created in the early 16th century, the Vatican Museums are a sight to behold as they host over 7km long halls and corridors featuring the most prized art collections in the world. Their collections range from Etruscan bronzes to artefacts found from around the world, including works from some of the best painters to have ever lived. Come here to see the Museo Pio-Clementino, a suite of rooms that were frescoed by Raphael himself.
Roman Forum
The Roman Forum is a large compound which once housed the most beautiful temples, public spaces and basilicas of Rome. It was originally a marshy burial ground that was later converted into the moist impressive feats of Roman civilization and the crown jewel of their culture. It became the social, commercial and political hub of the empire from the 7th century onwards and has several awe-inspiring spots like the Curia, Arco di Tito, Arco di Settimio Severo and Tempio di Saturno.
Palatino
The Palatino is located between the Circo Massimo and the Roman Forum and is one of the most mythical sites of ancient Tome. The Palatine Hill has some of the most beautiful scenic views in the entire city with tall pine trees scattered all around. The ruins of this place can instantly transport you to an era where emperors lived. Palatino is considered the place where Romulus originally founded the city of Rome in 753 BC after killing his brother Remus. It hosts the Domus Flavia palace and the stadio. Archaeological evidence suggests that this place had a village establishment in 830 BC as well.
Capitoline Museums
The Capitoline Museums are the oldest in the world and have some of the most ancient relics of the civilization stored safely. The museums go back to the year 1471 and comes with several classical sculptures like the Lupa Capitolina and the Galata Morente. If you have just one day or weekend to explore the ancient history of the city, simply visit the Capitoline Museums and immerse yourself in folklore, traditions and culture of the Roman civilizations.
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