The greatest amphitheatre of the antiquity – 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 …
Rome Attractions – Trevi Fountain
“The Trevi Fountain (Italian: Fontana di Trevi) is a fountain in the Trevi rione in Rome, Italy. Standing 25.9 meters (85 feet) high and 19.8 meters (65 feet) wide, it is the largest Baroque fountain in the city.” (Source | Wikipedia) Building Type: Fountain. Public transport: Take the subway A line until Barberini Fontana di Trevi, then …
Rome Attractions – The Mouth of Truth
Santa Maria in Cosmedin is best known for being home to the Bocca Della Veritá (Mouth of Truth). This is a large, round face carved on a flat piece of marble, which is propped up against the wall in the portico of the church. Tourists queue up to place their hand in the mouth of …
Rome Attractions – The Colosseum
Coordinate, Decimal Degrees (WGS84): 41.89032989704626 / 12.492356300354004 Date: 70 AD – 82 AD (Data: 70 d.c. – 82 d.c.) Building Type: Amphitheater Public transport: • “B” line Metro station Colosseo • “A” line metro station Manzoni, then two stops of any tram that goes southwards, in the right direction • Bus lines 60, 75, 85, …