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Top 10 Must Do |
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1. The Colosseum |
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1. Angels and Demons tour |
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The
Colosseum, which was completed in 80AD, is one of the
greatest works of Roman
engineering and architecture.
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Breathe
the air of intrigue, mystery and revelation; follow
the path of the 'Illuminati' and discover
Rome like no one else.
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2. Trevi Fountain |
2. Bocca della Verita |
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Measuring 26 meters high, the Fontana di Trevi is the
largest Baroque fountain in Rome and was finished in 1762.
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Tell
the truth with your fingers in the 'Bocca della Verita'(Mouth
of Truth) or else....
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3. The Pantheon |
3. Eat Italian pizza |
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This
building was constructed in 126AD, by Marcus Agrippa, as a temple to
all gods
of ancient Rome.
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Do
not leave Rome and Italy without having a classic Italian pizza,
cooked in a wood-fired oven.
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4. Vatican |
4. Climb the St. Peter's |
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The
Vatican is the smallest country on earth, measuring only 44
hectares, with a population of 800.
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Once
you are inside St. Peter's, climb the stairs to top of the Basilic.
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5. Roman Forum |
5. Visit an opera |
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The
Roman Forum, or 'Forum Romanum', is the central area around
which the anient Roman civilization developed.
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Works by native Italian composers, such as Donizetti, Verdi and
Puccini, are famous all around the world.
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6. Pyramid of Cestius |
6. Shop at Campo de'Fiori |
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This ancient pyramid was built
around 15 BC as a tomb for Gaius Cestius Epulo. It measures 27
meters in height.
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Visit
this every morning vegetable and fish market and feel the
street culture.
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7. Trastevere |
7. Create your own Tour |
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Trastevere, on the west bank of the TIber, is characterized by
many narrow cobbled streets and medieval houses.
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Get
a chart of Rome and start your own
journey by foot! And if you are feeling tired you can always take the metro!
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8. Capitoline Hill |
8. Enjoy the Botanical Garden |
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Capitoline Hill is one
of the seven hills of Rome. The existing
design was created by Michaelangelo.
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"Scent-and-Touch'
garden located in Trastevere
donated by the Corsini Family.
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9. Arc of Constantine |
9. Climb the Spanish steps |
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This 21m high arc
was built to celebrate the victory of
Contstantine over Maxentius in 312.
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The
138 steps of the widest staircase in
Europe lead to a French church.
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10. Castel Sant'Angelo |
10. Relax at Piazza Navona |
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Built
between 135 and 139 as a mausoleum for Hadrian. Later it served as a
castle. Now it is a museum.
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A
city square where Romans used to watch
the 'agones' (games).
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