Piazza Navona is without a doubt the most elegant and sunny corner in Rome. In ancient times, this stretch of metropolitan land occupied a stadium for athletic competitions. And modern guests of Rome can take a look at the magnificent baroque fountains and visit medieval temples.
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Rome became famous as the capital of the Ancient World, the cradle of culture, sciences and military affairs. However, even in such an extraordinary city, there was a place for imported curiosities. The obelisks of Rome are a tribute to an even more ancient civilization, Egyptian. Powerful pointed stone blocks soared into the sky of the Italian capital, adorning the squares of the Eternal City.
What you need to know about taxis in Rome? How much is? Are taxi drivers cheating? Important: this article does not aim to scare you or dissuade you from using a taxi in Rome (public transport is even more fun), my task is to talk about the pros and cons - warned means armed. Today, we will put all the “dots over and”, reveal all the tricks and tricks that an ordinary tourist may encounter, especially without knowledge of the Italian language and the peculiarities of the Italian mentality.
The Spanish Steps are an unusual architectural curiosity, one of those places that are recommended for visiting in Rome. A cascade of polished stone steps majestically descends from the top of the Pincho hill right to the foot of the Spanish Square (Piazza di Spagna). This attraction is one of the unique business cards of Rome.
The main transport gate of Rome is Termini Train Station (Stazione di Roma Termini - Giovanni Paolo II). Every day, trains starting from Termini deliver passengers to all major cities in Italy, as well as to Paris, Munich, Geneva, Brussels, Vienna. 29 railway platforms located on 225 thousand m2 allow Termini to let over 150 million travelers a year through, which ensures the station the status of one of the largest transport hubs in Europe.
The Pantheon in Rome is an ancient temple dedicated to the ancient Roman gods and the embodiment of the greatness of the Roman Empire. It is believed that it was built in the 2nd century AD. on the site of a temple built in the 27th century BC Mark Agrippa. In the 7th century, the Pantheon was re-consecrated to a Catholic church. Today, this achievement of antiquity is located in the square of the Rotunda (Piazza della Rotonda).
Theaters are the undeniable pride of Rome. Fans of classical opera and ballet will undoubtedly visit one of the grandiose cultural institutions of the Italian capital. Fans of history and archeology will be able to stroll through the remains of ancient theaters, which served to entertain the public during the time of Ancient Rome.
The Wall of Aurelian (Mura Aureliane) is the last of the three great fortifications (after the walls of Romulus and Serviev), designed to protect Rome. A grandiose building with a length of 19 km was erected in 271-275 years of our era. Most of the buildings have survived to this day and is one of the most significant sights of Rome.
Lovers of architecture and luxury lovers are dedicated to our selection of the most beautiful Roman palaces and villas. Villa Farnesina Villa Farnesina in Rome (Villa Farnesina, 1506 - 1510) is located in the Trastevere district and is an example of the elegant urban dwelling of a wealthy aristocrat of the Renaissance.
Walking along the streets of Rome, I want to bring along a piece of the beautiful ancient city, a memory that will remind you of busy days of vacation. I would like to find a souvenir or thing with its own history, or a unique delicacy, and here the markets of Rome will come to your aid: grocery and flea markets, shopping arcades.
A true gem among hundreds of sources in Rome is considered to be the Fontana di Trevi fountain. A large-scale and spectacular attraction rather resembles a scene from an ancient play, executed in stone, rather than a source of clean water. The convenient location and incredible beauty of the fountain daily attracts hundreds of visitors to the capital of Italy.
The fountain of the four turtles (Fontane delle Tartarughe) is located in the center of Rome, in Piazza Mattei. It is considered one of the most beautiful fountains in Rome. Despite its location, the square and the fountain are not so easy to find, because they are located in the Roman ghetto, an area isolated from the city until 1870.
Perhaps the history and culture of Ancient Rome did not know anything grander than the Colosseum (Latin Colosseus - "huge"; Italian Colosseo), also known as the Amphitheater Flavius (Latin Amphitheatrum Flavium). Built during the large-scale reconstruction of Rome, the Colosseum, for 4 centuries, was the most prestigious place for entertainment for residents of the capital and the empire.
Once, a tourist refreshed by a bottle of Chianti decided to take a photo of a century by putting his finger in a drinking fountain, it’s good that you say a finger, and indeed, taking two steps with his feet on wet marble, he put his head against the wall and broke the picker in two places. And since in any incomprehensible situation we have to pull the guide because he must everyone, I had to save a tourist.
The Grand Circus (Circo Massimo, Circo Massimo) is the largest hippodrome in ancient Rome, located on the left bank of the Tiber River, between the hills of Palatine and Aventin, almost in the center of the modern city. Name The name Circo Massimo - Circus Maximus - comes from the Latin Circus Maximus. One of the meanings of the word Circus is a venue, a place for equestrian competitions.
Many tourists, walking around the Eternal City, think that they are surrounded everywhere by museums and art monuments. And this is understandable and excusable. In fact, it is difficult to name the exact number of Roman museums and galleries: along with giants such as the Borghese Gallery and the Capitol Museums (Musei Capitolini), there are many smaller collections that are not accessible to the public.
This Sunday we visited an unusual place called Villa dei Quintili, for which we thank the Friends in Rome community who organized the tour. The villa is located on the outskirts of the city and is not one of the most popular attractions in Rome, but history buffs will definitely like it.
The National Gallery of Modern Art (in its native language “Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderno", also known as GNAM) is located in the picturesque Roman Park of Villa Borghese. More than seven dozen exhibition halls are filled with five thousand exhibits. The National Gallery of Modern Art is a logical complement to the Borghese Gallery located in the same estate.
Piazza del Popolo or "People's Square" was defeated in Rome in the 16th century by order of Pope Sixtus V. Three streets diverge from the square in a southerly direction, which were then the main thoroughfares: Corso (Via del Corso), Ripeta (Via di Ripetta) and Babuino (Via del Babuino), the latter will lead you to another Roman attraction - the Spanish Steps.
Altar of the Fatherland (Altare della Patria) or Vittoriano (Il Vittoriano) - a memorial dedicated to the first king of a united Italy, was erected on the anniversary of the unification of Italy by architect J. Sakonni and is located near the main Roman attraction - the Colosseum. The first opening of the monument of memory made of white limestone took place in 1911 after 26 years of construction.
Villa Borghese is a Roman park located on Pincho Hill. At the beginning of the 17th century, on the territory of former vineyards, Cardinal Scipio Borghese ordered the park to be laid out and decorated with antique statues. The villa was built in the park by the architect Flaminio Poncio according to the sketches of Cardinal Borghese himself.