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What to see in Rome: TOP 8 ancient Roman places in the capital of Italy. Part I

The spirit of Ancient Rome still lingers in the Eternal City, and many of its places of glory are easy to visit today. Some of them are open for free entry, for others you will need to purchase an entrance ticket. Most of the main antique sites are located in the historical center of the city, which makes it possible to visit several places in one day. Well, if you are in a hurry, then entrance tickets to many sights of Rome can be purchased in advance - via the Internet. About how to do this, we wrote in a post Interesting places in Rome, where you can buy tickets online.

No.1 Roman Coliseum

The impressive Roman Amphitheater is one of the hallmarks of the Eternal City. It was built under the emperor Vespasian in 80 CE. and at its best times it accommodated up to 55 thousand spectators. The Colosseum was the place where the largest and most famous fights in the Roman Empire were held, both between gladiators and people with wild animals.

The Colosseum was built back in 80 AD

Today between Coliseum and Arch of Constantine you can meet men in ancient Roman costumes, photos of which are one of the favorite entertainment of tourists. On Sundays, Via dei Fori Imperiali - the street leading to the Coliseum, is usually closed to traffic, which makes the surroundings of the Amphitheater an excellent place for walking.

The Coliseum accommodated up to 55 thousand spectators

For more information about this attraction and how to see it, see the Colosseum in Rome: the largest amphitheater of the ancient world, and tickets for visiting can be purchased on this page. By the way, they are one for the Coliseum, the Forum and the Palatine.

No. 2 Pantheon

The Roman Pantheon - the temple of all the Gods - was built between 118 and 125 years under the emperor Hadrian. In the 7th century, the pagan temple was converted into a Christian one and is now famous for its tombs.

The Pantheon is perfectly preserved to this day.

Go inside to feel the spirit of time inside these walls. Besides, which is also nice - the entrance to Pantheon free, and the building itself - perhaps the best preserved in the city from the buildings of that era.

No.3 Roman Forum

Ancient Roman forum - This is a huge complex of ruins of temples, public buildings and arches. Once it was the center of ceremonial, social and business life of Ancient Rome. This is the place from whence in the second century BC. grocery stores and brothels were removed, which was very progressive for that time.

The Roman Forum was the center of public life in the days of the Republic

To enjoy the best view, take a walk to Capitol Hill behind the museums. And, going to the Forum, it is better to plan a visit for at least 2 hours - the complex is really very large. More details about it here - Roman Forum: the ancient heart of the Eternal City.

No. 4 Capitol Hill

Located above the Roman Forum, Capitoline Hill was the symbolic center of Rome and the point on which stood the Temple of Jupiter. Currently, there are two museums here: the oldest public museum in the world - Palazzo Nuovo - with Greek and Roman sculptures and the second - Palazzo dei Conservatori with galleries dedicated to art, sculptures and frescoes.

On Capitol Hill is the oldest public museum in the world

One ticket, by the way, allows you to visit both museums. As in the days of Ancient Rome, from the hill today opens one looking for the best views of the city center.

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