Rome was founded in 753 BC by the twin brothers Romulus and Remus and has been recognised as a UNESCO world heritage site due to its many historic monuments. The Colosseum, built in the 1st century AD, was capable of holding over 50,000 spectators for gladiator battles and animal fights. The Mausoleum of Hadrian was originally built in the 2nd century AD as an emperor's tomb but later served as a refuge for popes. The Sistine Chapel, located in Vatican City, was commissioned by Pope Sixtus IV in the 15th century and is where papal conclaves select new popes.

1. Rome
According to the legend, it was founded by
Romulus and Remus, twin sons of Mars, the
god of war, in 753 B.C.
Since 1980, the historic centre of Rome
has been recognised by UNESCO’s
heritage and it spreads the city with more
monuments in the world.

2. Colosseum
The Colosseum is the main symbol of Rome with almost 2000
years of history. Known as «Flavian Amphitheatre», it allowed
more than 50000 people and was the scene of contests between
men and animals, including naval engagements. It was the only
European monument included in 2007
among the New seven wonders in the world reported by a
competition organised by the New Open Corporation.

3. THE MAUSOLEUM OF HADRIAN
It was born as a sepulcher wanted by the emperor Hadrian for a
worthy burial and it is included in the Aurelian walls to protect the city
and a refuge for the popes in times of danger.

4. The Sistine Chapel is a chapel
in the Apostolic Palace, the
official residence of the pope, in
Vatican City. Originally known
as the Cappella Magna ('Great
Chapel'), the chapel takes its
name from Pope Sixtus IV. it is
the site of the papal conclave,
the process by which a new
pope is selected.
SISTIN CHAPEL

5. PANTHEON
Traditionally thought to have been designed as a temple for
Roman gods, the structure’s name is derived from the Greek
words: «pan», meaning «all» and «theos», meaning «gods»

6. SAINT PETER
BASILICA
The construction of
the Basilica began in
1506, designed by
Michelangelo and
continued by
Giacomo Della Porta.
It was called St. Peter
after one of Jesus’s
disciples was
executed in Rome,
where the Basilica
now stands.

7. The Imperial
forums
collect a series of
monumental
squares, it includes
the forum of
Caesar, the forum
of Augustus and
Vespasian’s one.

8. Trevi Fountain
It was conceived by Agrippa and is an unique example of the ancient Roman aqueducts still functioning today. In the central
Is the statue of Ocean, who is driving a chariot in the shape of a large shell, pulled by two horses, one angry and one peaceful
There have been many restorations, but the last sculptors were Salvi and Pannini.

9. The beautiful and
surprising bath in
the Trevi Fountain
in «La dolce vita»,
one of the most
famous films in the
history.
ELENA TROKSI , ALICE PARLA’