The greatest amphitheatre of the antiquity is the Colosseum, that was built in Rome, Italy, about 1920 years ago. It is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and remains as a standing proof of both the grandeur and the cruelty of the Roman world. After the splendour of imperial times, the …
Rome Attractions – Trevi Fountain
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 – 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. …
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 …