Rome - The City Of Legends

TWANDERING DOWN ROME’S ANCIENT STREETS THROUGH GROVES OF LUSH OLIVE TREES YOU WILL ENCOUNTER MANY EXTRAORDINARY SIGHTS

Italy’s historic capital charms visitors with its crowded piazzas, stunning artworks and magnificent architectures.

The city of Rome, or “Roma” in Ital­ian, is one of the world’s most pop­ular tourist destinations. Once the capital of the glorious Roman Empire, Rome is like a giant museum, with many great his­torical artworks located in the city center. In particular, St. Peter’s Square impresses travel­ers with its 300 round marble pillars and nearly 100 square-shaped pillars arranged in a giant semicircle. At the middle of St. Peter’s square stands a sharp stele of 41 meters in height. Seen from above, St. Peter’s Square looks like a giant wheel, while the two lines of enormous circular pillars to the south and north resemble the hands of a saint.

Rome is also famous for its legendary Roman arenas. The Colosseum is one of the world’s seven new wonders. The largest arena built during the Roman Empire, the Colosseum was the brainchild of Emperor Vespasian, started during the Titus Empire in 80 AD and completed under Domitian’s Reign. The Colos­seum features giant cages that once housed dangerous wild animals and seating for 50,000 spectators. It was once used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles, such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enact­ments of famous battles, and dramas.

In addition to its majestic arenas, the ongo­ing vitality and deep history of the Roman Em­pire is felt in the city’s charming houses, museums and churches. There are loads ofleg­endary sites that feature typical Medieval and Renaissance architecture. Rome is a world unto itself and visitors may feel as though they have gone back in time. The city is arranged with many straight lines that lead to large central squares or museums. This design fulfils the fa­mous saying: “All roads lead to Italy, all the streets ofItaly lead to Rome, all roads of Rome leads to the Vatican, and all roads of the Vat­ican lead to the Sistine Chapel:’

Visitors to St. Peter’s Basilica feel as though they have entered a magnificent mu­seum of fine arts. This is one of the world’s most unique historical monuments. The top of the building features a giant dome deco­rated with beautiful paintings and stained­glass windows. St. Peter’s Basilica exhibits many Renaissance-inspired masterpieces such as “A Mother’s Love” by Michelangelo and “Holy Water” by Bernini.

The Vatican City draws millions of Catholics from all over the world. The com­plex of the Vatican consists of St. Peter’s Square, St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Palace, museums, parks and streets. The world’s smallest state, the Vatican is known for its well-organized administration and its separate military, monetary, telecommunica­tion and banking systems. Forming the hub of the Catholic faith, the Vatican City houses some of the world’s most amazing artistic treasures.

Let’s go to Rome! Wandering down Rome’s ancient streets through groves of lush olive trees you will encounter many extraor­dinary sights. The charm of this legendary city makes it a dream travel destination. Legend has it that everyone who throws a coin into Trevi Fountain will one day return to room. This legend continues.

Rome - The City Of Legends
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