The Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi) is the most famous fountain in Rome. Standing 25.9 meters (85 feet) high and 19.8 meters (65 feet) wide, it is the largest Baroque fountain in the city. One of the first things you’ll notice about the Trevi Fountain is that it’s enormous. At 85 feet high and 65 feet wide, …
Rome Attractions – Appian Way
The ancient Appian Way was the most important of the consular roads. It was inaugurated in 312 BCE by censor Appius Claudius Ciecus after whom it was named.
Rome Attractions – The Mouth of Truth
Bocca Della Veritá (Mouth of Truth): This large, round face carved on a flat piece of marble is located in Santa Maria in Cosmedin. Tourists queue up to place their hand in the mouth of the sculpture, following the legend that, should they tell a lie while their hand is in place, the face will bite them. …
Where to go in Rome – What to do and see in 3 days
There are a lot of things to do in Rome if you are there for more than three days. Here are a few suggestions for what to see in Rome: Vatican City – Vatican City (also called Holy See) is home to the Pope Apartments, St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel, and the great …
Don’t get ripped off by Rome Taxis, Take the Limo instead.
“What’s that you say??!!” You may already be doubting the value of this post because here you are being told not to use the local taxi service in Rome, but rather fork out a lot of cash for a LIMO. Well, let’s clarify this point. First of all the term “Limo” is generally mistaken for …
Rome Attractions – Roman Forum
The Roman Forum, is located between the Palatine Hill and the Capitoline Hill in the center of Rome. The ancient romans called this location “Forum Magnum” or just the “Forum”. The Roman Forum is the most important set of buildings of the ancient city that was located near the Colosseum. These include its ancient former …
Top 10 Nightlife Locations in Rome
Touring Rome by night is a must. The city takes on a whole new appearance and attractions are countless. If you are looking for a good club, some music, a place where you can eat, drink and relax, then the Rome nightlife is for you.
Rome Attractions – The Colosseum
The greatest amphitheatre of the antiquity that was built in Rome, Italy, about 1920 years ago. It is considered an architectural and engineering wonder, and remains as a standing proof of both the grandeur and the cruelty of the Roman world. After the splendour of imperial times, the Colosseum was abandoned, and in turn it …