What to see and do in Rome, Italy

Visited September 2005

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Rome is the capital city of Italy and one of the most famous and historically rich cities in the world.

It is known as the "Eternal City" due to its longevity and its immense cultural, historical, and architectural heritage.

On 9/17/2005 , we walked the streets of Rome and thru a coin in the Trevi fountain. They say if you do this you will return to the city. Suprisingly, two years later on 10/4/2007, we found ourselves back in Rome. The Colosseum, pictured above, is in the center of the city and just east of the Roman Forum. It was completed in 80 AD and is the largest amphitheater ever built.

Rome was founded in 753 BC and was the center of the Roman Empire, one of the most powerful empires in the world. The city is renowned for its ancient monuments and structures, including the Colosseum, the Pantheon, and the Roman Forum, which attract millions of tourists every year.

In addition to its ancient landmarks, Rome also boasts several beautiful churches, including St. Peter's Basilica, which is considered one of the holiest Catholic sites. The city also has many museums, art galleries, and libraries, making it a hub for art and culture.

Rome is also famous for its food, with a cuisine that draws heavily on Italian traditions. Pasta, pizza, gelato, and coffee are just a few of the many delicious treats that visitors can enjoy.

Overall, Rome is a city that combines its rich history with modern life and continues to attract visitors from around the world.

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The Trevi Fountain is one of the most famous fountains in the world. It was built in the 18th-century. and is 86 ft high and 161 ft wide. The fountain has appeared in several films, including Roman Holiday (1953), Three Coins in the Fountain (1954) and Fellini's classic, La Dolce Vita (1960).

The Pantheon is a former Roman temple and, since 609 AD the Basilica of St. Mary and the Martyrs. It is on the site of an earlier temple built in 14 AD and it was rebuilt by the emperor Hadrian in 126 AD.

The Pantheon's dome is still the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome. The height and the diameter of the interior circle are both 142 ft.

Built in 1725, the Spanish Steps ascend 135 steps upward between the Piazza di Spagna and Piazza Trinità dei Monti. The Trinità dei Monti church is at the at the top of the slope.

The Flaminio Obelisk is one of the thirteen ancient obelisks in Rome. It was brought to Rome in 10 BC. It is located in the Piazza del Popolo and is 67 ft high. With the base and the cross it reaches a total height of 100 ft.