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It is strange to think that this area of Rome was originally built to be a city port where storehouses held goods at the time of Augustus and continued to do so until the end of the 19th Century. Trastevere then became a downma... more
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The Forum Romanum was designed to be the center of social, political and economic life in the city. The innumerable remains include the well-conserved triumphal arch of Emperor Septimius Severus, with reliefs depicting his vict... more
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yakua said
… about the Coloseum, Roman Catacombs, the Vatican, St. Peter's, the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill… continue reading »
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Said to have been 25 times larger than the Colosseum at the height of Nero's reign, it took 15 years of restoration work before the remaining rooms of this immense palace were opened to the public. The interior is rich in walls... more
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malysa said
… time and then head back to see the last part of the tour which is the Domus Aurea. continue reading »
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San Giovanni in Laterano is the oldest church in the world. It was founded by Pope Melchiade at the start of the 4th century on the ruins of the villa of the Roman family, the Laterani. The church's current appearance was creat... more
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mroc2103 said
….Across the road is the huge San Giovanni in Laterano church which is another of the main churches in Rome and has… continue reading »
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In the 4 BC, Circus Maximus was one of the largest stadia in Rome, with a capacity of 250,000 seated spectators. It was the venue for horse racing, athletics tournaments and animal fighting. The last races held here were in AD... more
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Will and Kimmy said
…Rome authorities for not looking after Circus Maximus (Circo Massimo), is simply is not worth visiting; of course… continue reading »
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This pub features a constantly-changing ethnic-style disco that has become increasingly popular over the last few years: house, jungle, hip hop and tribal music are compulsory sounds. On Sundays, there are the rhythms of the su... more
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Musei Capitolini is housed in two palaces that face each other. The one on the left of Michelangelo's steps is the New Palace, which houses one of Europe's most important collections of sculpture. It was designed by Michelangel... more
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babeck said
… after breakfast and headed to the Capitoline Museum located at the northern end of the Roman Forum. We… continue reading »
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For at least 600 years this was a busy port, but the area declined suddenly following a reduction in commerce, and the onset of malaria. Covered by sand and mud that accumulated over the centuries, it was perfectly preserved an... more
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Beddomaroma said
…>Friday morning was our study trip to Ostia Antica, which I signed up for basically because the name “Ostia” has… continue reading »
Ostia Antica Travel Experiences
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ITALIA!
Hello everyone! It has been quite some time since I wrote a blog, so I have lots to update you all on. First of all, for our semana santa... Continue reading »
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Day 8: Venice to Rome
Past medieval hillside villages and through the Apennines Mountains, we travel south to the fabled Seven Hills of Rome. Do as the Romans... Continue reading »
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Vero Italiano!!
Just arrived in Italy yesterday and we are all loving it. After the longest flght in my living memory (I did not sleep, but Kathy a... Continue reading »
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Rome, Italy: Day Two.
Today I woke up at 11:30am! Jeff woke me up in the middle of the night saying that he couldn't sleep. After that I couldn't get back to... Continue reading »
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Meeting with the Pope - Rome
Rome was my final stop in Europe before flying to Egypt, and was one of the places on my trip which I def wanted to visit. Everyone'... Continue reading »
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