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St Peter's Basilica: the elliptical shape, symbolising the
Church's embrace of all of mankind, is defined by a series of 284
columns arranged in four rows. |
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The Trevi fountain was built by the architect Salvi
in 1735 and decorated by several artists of Bernini's school. . The
fountain is not only celebrated for its excellent water but for the
legend that whoever throws a coin in the fountain, will return to
Rome. |
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The Colosseum, one of the most recognisable Roman buildings, was
designed to hold 50,000 spectators, and it had eighty
entrances so crowds could arrive and leave easily and quickly. |
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Spanish Steps
The piazza, church and famous Scalinata Spagna (Spanish Steps) have
long provided a gathering place for foreigners.... |
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The Vatican Museums are one of the most famous and renowned
cultural institutions of the Holy See |
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Piazza Navona: Lined with Baroque palaces, this vast
an beautiful piazza was laid out on the ruins of a stadium built by
Domitian in 86 AD,....
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Sistine Chapel: Michelangelo Buonarroti was commissioned by Pope
Julius II della Rovere in 1508 to repaint the ceiling; the work was
completed between 1508 and 1512. |
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Roma is the custodian of numerous valuable works by
Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, they can be found in palaces, the
houses of noble families, churches, galleries and museums.... |
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Villa Borghese is considered the city's most important green
space. Painted by famous artists, the muse and inspiration of
writers and celebrated musicians,... |
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The Roseto was Rome's Jewish cemetery for centuries
and is situated in the heart of the city, just a short distance from
Circo Massimo... |
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Campo de' fiori
This is a lively piazza where a flower and vegetable market is held
every morning except Sunday. Now lined with bars and trattorie (tipical
restaurants). |
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The Victor Emmanuel Monument, a 19th century
building. Dedicated now to the unknown soldier. |
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The Pantheon, the most well-preserved ancient Roman building.
Built by Hadrian as a temple around AD 120 and converted to a church
in the middle ages |
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Circus Maximus, with the Palatine Hill in the
background. |
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The Roman Forum, containing the ruins of the Roman Empire's
central business district |
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The Castel Sant'Angelo, originally was a Roma
mausoleum, was gradually transformed into a castle. Official
prison for many centuries contains numerous prison cells. |
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The Arch of Constantine, near to the Colosseum. |
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A Roman temple in the Villa Borghese Park in the
north of the city. |
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Piazza del Popolo, a large public space in the north of the
city. Famous for the twins Churches. From there you can walk in the
Via del Corso for shopping ! |
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The Bridges on the Tevere River offers a unique
point of view on the eternal city. |