Sunday, April 11, 2010

Complete Facts About The Tourist Places In Rome

The Colosseum in Rome attracts great number of visitors from all parts of the world at all times of the year and hence it is the most popular of all the tourist spots in Rome. Tourists are seen thoroughly enjoying in the Colosseum by taking photographs. The Colosseum in Rome was the main gladiator arena in ancient Rome and in spite of its age, its basic structure is still very much established.

The Palatine in Rome is a vast excavation of a part of the city of ancient Rome and provides some of the most insightful and amusing sightseeing enjoyments to be had in Rome. The Palatine in Rome used to be the wealthiest residential district of Rome and is replete with the remains of Roman mansions and the royal palace of Emperor Domitian.

Put aside some extra time to see the Palatine in Rome due to its large area to be covered and since its proximity to the Colosseum is known it will be desirable to cover both the places in a single day. By spending 8 Euros you can visit both these places.

The Roman Forum in Rome is an excavated area of what used to be a major market place and public area in the ancient city of Rome. Public buildings and squares with statues on display are among the sightseeing attractions at the Roman Forum. Guided sightseeing tours of the forum are available in English and cost 4 Euros. This sightseeing attraction in Rome is open from 9-5 daily.

Capitoline Hill is ancient Rome's predecessor to modern day Capital Hill in the USA. This was the headquarters of Rome's municipal government and city council. A wide area of excavated Roman buildings is displayed here and archaeologists are continually uncovering more ruins.

In the major public square is situated the statue of Marcus Aurelius at the Capitoline Hill. There is also the world's oldest Museum present in the Capitoline Hill. A visit to this Museum is not to be missed.

Another major place of tourist attraction in Rome is the Church of St. Mary in Aracoeli. This church appears beautiful with its inner walls carrying the magnificent fresco paintings. The statue of Jesus is great to see.

If you want to enjoy a great view of the city of Rome then the Piazza Venezia is the place to have so. Piazza Venezia has the tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Basilica of St. Mark.

A cycling tour of Italy is a great way to see the country at a leisurely pace. For more information on Italy's national treasures click through to our page on things to do in Rome.

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