Rome, the capital and largest city of Italy, is a city with a long history and rich cultural heritage. As the birthplace of Western civilization, Rome attracts tourists from all over the world with its magnificent monuments, beautiful squares and charming streets.
1. Explore ancient ruins
📍 The Colosseum
One of Rome's most famous landmarks, the Colosseum was built in 70-80 AD as a venue for gladiatorial fights and performances in the ancient Roman Empire. When we entered the Colosseum, there were ruins all over our eyes. But remember, this is 2,000 years old, and it's the largest ancient structure on the surface of the world today.
The Colosseum has a total of more than 50,000 seats, which means that the stadium could have held 50,000 people before 2000. There are very few buildings that have lasted more than 2000 years and have largely retained their original appearance.
📍 Roman Forum
The Forum was the political, commercial and religious center of ancient Rome. It is dotted with ancient ruins, such as the Temple of Caesar, the Temple of Saturnus and the Arch of Titus. Every stone in the Piazza bears witness to the glorious history of Rome.
Just a few minutes away from the Colosseum, the important ancient Roman ruins are connected with the Paladin Hill complex, which is one of the most beautiful places in my trip to Rome, and the visual effects are even more stunning!
Here has long been broken walls, there is no complete building, but the towering colonnade, the strong triumphal arch, still for the old Roman Empire to adhere to, still can see the glory of the past, awesome. Some vibrant grass grew up between the broken walls, as if everything was telling the changing times.
2. Stroll Romance Square
📍 Piazza Navona
Piazza Navona is one of the most beautiful squares in Rome, famous for its three ornate fountains and surrounded by many cafes and restaurants.
One of the most famous is the landmark building of the square - the Four Rivers fountain located in the center of the square. This "four rivers" comes from the allusion in the Old Testament of the Bible, according to the legend that there were four surging rivers in the Garden of Eden, which were known at that time as the Danube, the Nile, the Platte and the Ganges. The four great rivers also symbolize the four continents in which they are located: Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas.
📍 Plaza de Espana
In the movie Roman Holiday, Audrey Hepburn's princess eats ice cream on the steps of Piazza Spagna. At the top of the steps is the Catholic Church of the Holy Trinity, and the broken boat fountain below the steps is the work of the Baroque era sculptor Benigni. For easy access, check in the nearby public and enjoy the different scenery of Plaza de Espana every morning, afternoon and evening. If you want to enjoy the empty square, you must be before 8 o 'clock; The most beautiful time, is the square sunset.
⛲️ Trevi Fountain
It is the most famous fountain in Rome and the world. The Baroque fountain on Piazza Trevi was originally designed by Bernini for Pope Clement XII. Fifty years later, architect Nicola Salvi redesigned it (to make it cheaper). Construction lasted from 1732 to 1762.
The fountain is famous for the numerous films that have been made around the Trevi Fountain, including La Dolce Vita, Angels & Demons and Roman Holiday. Many people call it the Roman Trevi Fountain, and legend has it that throwing a coin into the Trevi Fountain will make them return to the city. If you throw three, you will be on the way to love.
When visiting Rome, it has become a tradition to throw a coin into a fountain: with your eyes closed, throw a coin from your left shoulder with your right hand.
Legend has it that the man who threw the coin will one day return to Rome. Did you throw a coin into the fountain?
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