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number 10 piazza navona rome has no
shortage of spectacular squares
and piazza navona is among the most
atmospheric
the stadium of domitian once resided in
this square
much has changed since its construction
in the first century
but the square maintains the stadium
shape the highlight is the fontana de
cuatro
fiumi by italian sculptor guillan
lorenzo benini
translating to the fountains of the four
rivers this piece depicts
four river gods gathered around the
central obelisko agonale
the square features two additional
fountains with the fontana
del morro on the south side and the
fountain of neptune
to the north the area is surrounded by
grandiose mansions and a saint aniase in
agone
a 17th century church on the whole the
square is a masterpiece of baroque
architecture
number nine trevi fountain piazza nevona
may have
three fountains but few in rome can top
trevi fountain
or fontana di trevi this isn't merely
because it's rome's
largest baroque fountain although that
certainly adds to the majesty
designed by nicola salvi the fountain
was constructed over the course of 30
years
from 1732 and 1762
while sylvie didn't live to see the
finished results the fountain
is worthy of oceanus the greek titan
depicted atop
a shell chariot fans of classic cinema
will recognise this fountain from roman
holiday
while more contemporary viewers will
recall lizzie mcguire
tossing a coin into it be sure to bring
some loose change to make a wish
we can't guarantee it'll come true but
it'll be a memory you'll never forget
number eight castell sant angelo also
known as the mausoleum of hadrian
this fortress has served as a tomb for
roman emperor hadrian and
a castle for multiple popes it was also
used as a military building in 401
and a prison for a period since then the
castle of the
holy angel has become a museum that's
open to the public
making your way down the ponte
sant'angelo bridge along the
tiba river you can't miss this circular
building composed of tufa
and travertine atop the structure is a
bronze statue modeled after michael the
archangel
it's been rumored that in 590 michael
surfaced on the mausoleum with his sword
signifying the plague's end
one way or another michael continues to
watch over the castle
number seven victor emmanuel ii monument
victor emmanuel ii held many titles
throughout his life
including the king of sardinia he's best
remembered as
unified italy's first king a title he
maintained until his passing in
1878. emmanuel's memory was immortalized
with this monument
which began construction several years
after his death
but wouldn't be finished until 1935.
walking up the stairway you'll find a
manuel statue which served as the
centerpiece
emmanuel and his steed ride atop the
altar of the fatherland
which features a statue dedicated to the
goddess roma
above the tomb of the unknown soldier
the monument is further distinguished by
the lengthy colonnade
which is made up of 15 columns that
stretch almost
50 feet it's a tribute well worthy of a
king
a goddess and a soldier number six roman
forum
during its prime the roman forum served
as a prominent gathering place for
trials gladiator fights and public
announcements
being the site of this senate house and
other government buildings
the forum also bustled with political
activity
the ruins of several structures are all
that remain but the forum continues to
bring people together
you can get an especially captivating
view of the forum from the neighbouring
palatine hill
for a closer look head down and explore
every inch of the area
although only bits and pieces are still
standing the architecture continues to
inspire
and the green grass supplies the ruins
with a lively ambience
it may not be what it once was but the
forum will always be the heart of
ancient
rome number five the baths of karakala
the second biggest public bath in
ancient rome this sprawling site was
commissioned by emperor septimius
severus and finished under the rule of
his son caracalla
the area wasn't merely used for bathing
it was a social center where people
would take
walks through the gardens study in the
library get their hair done
work out on the tracks and go shopping
imagine a mall crossed with a ymca
draped in an ancient
roman aesthetic you won't find many
people bathing there now
seeing as how its ruins the structures
that remain however are still
fascinating to explore the area can even
serve as a venue for public events
in 2019 italian singer-songwriter
francesco trica rico kicked off the
summer with a performance at the bath
number four the pantheon as you might
have noticed
most ancient roman sites have been
reduced to ruins but the pantheon
is among the most well-preserved sites
in the city
the building has seen its ups and downs
over the millennia most notably a
devastating fire in 80
bce yet you'd never guess the temple
that stands today was built more than 2
000 years ago starting in the 7th
century the pantheon functioned as a
church in honour of saint mary and the
martyrs
the entrance is distinguished by its
corinthian columns holding up
a pediment the interior is the main
attraction though
visitors are immediately drawn to the
massive coffered dome
which was an oculus that allows the
heavens above to shine through
number three saint peter's square there
isn't a more awe-inspiring spot in rome
to take a panoramic photo
than saint peter's square everywhere you
turn there's another architectural
wonder to behold
surrounded by doric colonnades the
square contains
two matching granite fountains on
opposite ends of an egyptian obelisk
the larger obelisk is older than the
square itself and was transported from
egypt to rome
in 1586. the plaza is tied together by
saint peter's basilica
a renaissance-style church with the
world's tallest dome
it's been said that saint peter's tomb
is located below the basilica's high
altar
on the whole saint peter's square is one
of the most spiritual
and visually striking destinations in
vatican city
number two the sistine chapel not too
far away from saint peter's basilica
is the apostolic palace where the pope
resides
between the gallery of the maps and
spiral brahmante staircase
you can spend a whole day at the vatican
museums
the most iconic destination though is
the sistine chapel
every inch of the interior is a work of
art
while each fresco is exquisitely crafted
michelangelo's the creation of adam is
of course beyond compare this painting
has taken on a life of its own
if you come from a religious or artistic
background exploring the sistine chapel
is an essential visit
gazing up at the all-encompassing
sealing it'll truly feel like you're in
the presence of greatness
number one the coliseum of all the
remnants from the roman empire
none conjure more feelings of awe and
excitement
than the colosseum located by the forum
and the arch of constantine
exploring the site today visitors are
taken back to a time when gladiator
fights were the ultimate form of
entertainment
just don't count on running into russell
crowe while not quite as well preserved
as the pantheon
the fact that the colosseum looks as
spectacular as it does is a testament to
its unbreakable aura
there's something awe-inspiring about
the structure that only the greatest
historical monuments possess
rome wasn't built in a day but a trip to
the coliseum will certainly make your
day
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