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The Colosseum or Coliseum (originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre) built in 70 AD could seat 45,000-50,000 spectators. |
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Ruins of the Roman forum. The central area around which ancient Rome developed.
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The Pantheon (Temple of all the Gods) was originally built in 26 BCE as a temple to the seven deities of the seven planets in the state religion of Ancient Rome. |
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The "Spanish Stairs" were funded by France to connect
3 streets. The stairs (or plaza) are named after the neighboring
Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain.
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The Trevi Fountain started in 1732 is a very popular place. Rome sits above several springs and all of the water pouring from all of Rome's MANY fountains is apparently safe to drink. |
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The Vittoriano. The National Monument of Victor Emmanuel II is a
monument to honour Victor Emmanuel, the first king of a unified Italy.
It occupies a site between the Piazza Venezia and the Capitoline Hill.
The monument was started in 1911.
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Saint Peter's square inside the Vatican City looking towards Saint Peter's Basilica. |
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The Vatican's Swiss guards.
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The view of Saint Peter's Square from the dome of Saint Peter's Basilica. |