The document provides a tour of landmarks in Rome, Italy, summarizing their histories and significance. It describes the Roman Forum as the original political and civic center of Rome. It also discusses the Colosseum as the largest amphitheater ever built in the Roman Empire, used for gladiator battles and other spectacles. Finally, it mentions leaving Rome with memories of its beauty and a feeling of nostalgia upon saying "Arrivederci Roma."
The presentation is about Rome which is located in Italy, Europe. It describes how to get there, accommodation, excursion etc . History of Europe and Italy with their flags.
The presentation is about Rome which is located in Italy, Europe. It describes how to get there, accommodation, excursion etc . History of Europe and Italy with their flags.
TOP 10 BEST PRESERVED ROMAN STRUCTURES IN ITALYOvidiu Tutunaru
For about a millennium, Rome was the most important city in the world, and the nest in which one of the most powerful civilizations of humanity, the Roman civilization, was born.
Rome is known as the Eternal City because of its long history. It is very scenic and the chosen location for The Roman Holiday, La Dolce Vita and There coins in the Fountain. It has many famous sites, rich in architecture and paintings – Pantheon, Roman Forum, Colosseum, castel sant’ Angelo, Vatican,Basilica of St Peter, Trevi Fountain, If Gensu, the Spanish steps, Piazza Navona. Rome is shaped by two important artists Michelangelo and Bernini. This slideshow sketch the development of architecture from the Ancient, to the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque to the modern age.
Rome is an outdoor museum
and an indoor masterpiece says
Mary Ferry. Here are some not to
miss things to see and do in the
Italian capital.
Read the article on www.thetravelmagazine.net/travel-guide-24-hours-rome.html
THE ULTIMATE SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF ROME.pdfVox City
Introduction
Rome is one of the most picturesque and storied cities in the entire globe. Rome's history extends over 2500 years, during which time it has been a center of power, politics, culture, and advancement. There are various legends and tales about the city's founding that have survived to the present day. Magnificent Rome was the birthplace of the Roman Empire and has been the residence of many Roman Emperors throughout history. Over the years, the city has seen the construction of numerous monuments, palaces, and religious complexes, all of which now stand as spectacular tourist attractions and memories of the city's once-proud past. Rome is one of Europe's most visited cities due to attractions like the Colosseum and the Vatican. Our expert guide will fascinate you with tales of Rome's history and culture while you explore the city and take in its splendor. Voxcity offers a self-guided walking tour of Rome that you may jump on and off of at your convenience, complete with multilingual audio commentary, route suggestions, highlights, and photo ops.
It can be challenging to decide where to begin your Rome sightseeing tour in a place with so many historical and religious artifacts. Naturally, your interests will dictate the places you visit, but there are some Italian landmarks that are almost required visits if you're serious about visiting the world's best tourist destinations. Given Rome's size, even the most dedicated tourist will need some downtime in a park or at a sidewalk café. This informative travel guide will point you in the direction of Rome's top sights so that you won't waste your time or money.
Vatican Museums Self-Guided Audio Tour
The Vatican is the smallest independent state in the world, with a territory that is mostly surrounded by its own walls and measuring less than half a square kilometer. The Pope, as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, resides within the Vatican, which contains the papal palace and grounds, the basilica of St. Peter, and St. Peter's Square. Both the museums and the massive church pack a lot of sightseeing potential into a little area. Along with statues and altars by Bernini and others, St. Peter's Basilica also houses Michelangelo's masterwork, Pieta. The Sistine Chapel, home to Michelangelo's beautiful frescoed ceiling, is without a doubt the showpiece of the Vatican museums. The Raphael Rooms, Borgia Apartments, Vatican Library, as well as a variety of museums, such as the Picture Gallery, Museum of Secular Art, Etruscan Museum, and others, are all located within the Vatican Palace. These exhibits feature treasures ranging from papal carriages to religiously themed art of the 20th century. Through Vox City, you can take a self-guided walking tour of the Vatican Museums.
3. Roman Forum located between the Palatine and the Capitoline hills, was the political and civic center of the Roman Empire. It stretches along the Via Sacra, for about one kilometer, till the Coliseum .
4. Roman Forum Dating back to 125 BC, its definitive organization, begun by Julius Cesar, was completed under Augustus and finished in 29 AD with the conclusion of Divine Julius Temple to him dedicated.
6. Roman Coliseum an elliptical amphitheatre in the center of Rome, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire, and one of the greatest works of Roman Architecture and Roman engineering.
7. Roman Coliseum With 50,000 seats, it was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology.
8. Arch of Titus (detail) Constructed by the emperor Domitian shortly after the death of his older brother Titus.
9. Arch of Titus All in pentelic marble, with a single arched opening, is located on the Via Sacra just to the south-east of the Forum.
10. Ancient hippodrome and mass entertainment venue, situated in the valley between the Aventine and Palatine hills, it was the first and largest circus in ancient Rome. Circus Maximus
11. "the Mouth of Truth“ is an image of a man-like face, located in the portico of the church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin, its most famous characteristic is its role as a lie detector. Since the Middle Ages, it was believed that if one told a lie with one's hand in the mouth of the sculpture, it would be bitten off. La Bocca della Verità
12. originally built as a temple to all the gods of Ancient Rome, has been rebuilt circa 126 AD during Hadrian’s reign. The Pantheon
13. The Pantheon is the oldest dome structure in Rome; since the VII Century is been utilized as a Roman Catholic Church. The Pantheon
14. built in 19 BC where originally was the junction of the three roads (tre vie) it has been moved to its present place (opposite the Quirinal Palace) in 1629 by Bernini. It is the largest Baroque fountain in the city. Fontana di Trevi
15. Fontana della Barcaccia de Bernini in the Piazza di Spagna – in the background the steps rising to Piazza Trinità dei Monti . Piazza di Spagna - Fontana della Barcaccia
16. Piazza di Spagna – Via Condotti Via Condotti, the most elegant shopping place in Rome, begun as such with the opening of Bulgari’s atelier in 1905 . Now, in addition to Valentino, other designers such as Armani, Hermes, Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Gucci, Prada, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana and Salvatore Ferragamo all have stores on Via Condotti.
18. Piazza which name, no longer appropriate, was first given during the Middle Ages when the area was a flowering field with some vegetable gardens. Nowadays it's a marketplace where, every morning from Monday to Saturday you can buy fruits, vegetables, spices, fish and tourist items like T-shirts . Campo dei Fiori
19. Piazza del Campidoglio Piazza designed by Michelangelo by 1530 for Pope Paul III. The building behind the top of the steps (with the tower) is the Palazzo Senatorio – Rome's City Hall.
20. The Cordonata a shallow stepless ramp, designed by Michaelangelo as well, leads from Via del Teatro Marcello up to the church of Santa Maria in Aracoeli (Heaven’s Altar).
21. Piazza del Campidoglio at the top of the ramp there are the mythical twins Castor and Pollux statues, placed there in 1583.
23. Piazza Navona The Fontana del Nettuno in the Piazza Navona in Rome, one of three magnificent fountains on the square.
24. Castel Sant’Angelo The Mausoleum of Hadrian , known as Castel Sant'Angelo , is a towering cylindrical building, initially commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family ; now a museum.
25. View from the Altare della Patria – the National Monument of Victor Emmanuel II. Rome and its churches
26. Piazza della Repubblica It is situated at few meters from Termini Station, facing the Dioclecian Baths. One of the most important streets of Rome, Via Nazionale, begins at this place.
27. Vatican City is a sacerdotal-monarchical State, ruled by the Bishop of Rome — the Pope. A sovereign city-state which territory consists of a walled enclave within the city of Rome, is the smallest independent nation in the world. Vaticano
28. See of the Catholic Church, is the largest amongst all Christian ones, holding 60.000 people, Saint Peter’s Basilica
29. and it is situated at the same local where the first one was erected in 132 AD — in the place where St. Peter was crucified and buried. Saint Peter’s Basilica
30. Steps leading to the Palazzo del Quirinale, built in 1573 by Pope Gregory XIII — once home to popes, now to the President of Italy. Quirinal Palace
31. Via Apia Is one of the main military roads of ancient Rome. Its name honors the memory of Apio Claudio Cego, Roman politician that begun its construction in 312 BC.
32. The Baths of Caracalla were public baths, built between AD 212 and 216, during the reign of the Emperor Caracalla. The extensive ruins have become a popular tourist attraction, and stage for majestic theatral and musical events. Terme di Caracalla
33. Villa Borghese The Galleria Borghese houses a substantial part of the Borghese collection of paintings, sculpture and antiquities, which was begun by Cardinal Scipione Borghese – an early patron of Bernini and an avid collector of works by Caravaggio.
34. Villa Borghese Temple of Asclepius - A reproduction of an ancient Greek temple, which was installed at the villa as a decorative landscape feature during the 1800s.
35. Built to honor Victor Emmanuel II – first king of unified Italy – is located between the Piazza Venezia and the Capitoline Hill; inaugurated in 1911 was completed in 1925 Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele
36. Piazza del Popolo An Egyptian obelisk, built by Ramses II and brought to Rome in 10 BC, stands in the centre of the Piazza. It is the second oldest and one of the tallest obelisks in Rome (36 m including its plinth).
37. Via Veneto Built by the end of 8th Century, owns part of its fame to have been the center of the mundane life in the years 50 and 60, thanks to the several bars and hotels that hosted celebrities and, mainly, as scenery for Fellini’s La Dolce Vita.
38. Via Veneto with elegant cafés such Bussi and Rosati and the famous smart hotels Majestic, l‘Eden, l‘Excelsior and l‘Ambasciatori Palace at the early years of 20th Century , had its bullish era in the years 50 and 60; today remains charming and sought for, but back as an usual street.
39. Via Veneto Legendary bar that evokes “La Dolce Vita”: Sinatra singing at the piano and stars strolling by this glamorous and elegant bar. Still today one can dive in Via Veneto’s magic through the fascinating Harry’s Bar.
43. a district that preserves till today its old characteristics, with narrow stone paved streets surrounded by authentic medieval households. Trastevere
44. Trastevere And, last night’s memories are of a dinner in a typical restaurant by Tiber margins,
45. to then leave towards Atlantic’s crossing at the song’s sound that will never cease our soul move:
49. www.culturesandart.com Photo imagery – from Internet, with credits to authors Music: – Arrivederci Roma - Jackie Gleason Orchestra Research, compilation and format : Delza Dias Ferreira [email_address] Collaboration and English version : Flavio Musa de Freitas Guimarães Brazil – São Paulo – V / 2009