Rome has been a force the European history since the foundation about 2,700 years ago. First it was the center of the Roman Empire, and today is the heart of the Catholic Church. So on a vacation to Rome you will be able to see a lot of the remains of the ancient Rome.
The impressive amphitheatre Coliseum is one of the most interesting relics of the ancient Rome. It was originally build to house 55,000 spectators, who were entertained with fights against wild animals and gladiator fights.
The Coliseum was built by Emperor Vespasian in the year 72 AD. It was just one of many coliseums around the Roman Empire; from Nimes and Arles in France to El Djem in North Africa. Even though there have been destructions, missing maintenance and thefts, the Coliseum are still an impressive sight.
While the Coliseum was the center of the Roman Empire, the St. Peter's Basilica is the center of the Catholic religious community. And then it is also the centre of the smallest country in the world: the Vatican State.
It took more than one hundred years to build the St. Peter's Basilica, and many famous architects have set their distinctive mark at the construction. There are many interesting sights in the cathedral, but the most impressive is the dome drawn by Michelangelo. From here you have a perfect view of most of the Vatican State.
You also have to see the Sistine Chapel; the main chapel of the Vatican Palace. The ornamentation was finished by Michelangelo with his famous fresco named Judgment Day in 1541. Today it is seen as his masterpiece from his mature years. The work took seven years, and two windows and an altar have to be removed to make room for Michelangelos work.
Since the beginning of the time Rome has been the center of international trade. Material from the remotest places in the Roman Empire was processed by the best craftsmen into masterpieces.
There is still fine handicraft to be found in Rome. The famous, Italian designers are found in Palazzo delle Esposizioni, while the Italian fashion houses like Giorgio Armani, Prada and Gucci is housed around the Spanish Steps.
Rome does also have several markets. The most famous of them all is Campo deFior, where you can buy everything in food. Old books can be found at Mercato delle Stampe, while Porta Portese is the place for everything else.
The impressive amphitheatre Coliseum is one of the most interesting relics of the ancient Rome. It was originally build to house 55,000 spectators, who were entertained with fights against wild animals and gladiator fights.
The Coliseum was built by Emperor Vespasian in the year 72 AD. It was just one of many coliseums around the Roman Empire; from Nimes and Arles in France to El Djem in North Africa. Even though there have been destructions, missing maintenance and thefts, the Coliseum are still an impressive sight.
While the Coliseum was the center of the Roman Empire, the St. Peter's Basilica is the center of the Catholic religious community. And then it is also the centre of the smallest country in the world: the Vatican State.
It took more than one hundred years to build the St. Peter's Basilica, and many famous architects have set their distinctive mark at the construction. There are many interesting sights in the cathedral, but the most impressive is the dome drawn by Michelangelo. From here you have a perfect view of most of the Vatican State.
You also have to see the Sistine Chapel; the main chapel of the Vatican Palace. The ornamentation was finished by Michelangelo with his famous fresco named Judgment Day in 1541. Today it is seen as his masterpiece from his mature years. The work took seven years, and two windows and an altar have to be removed to make room for Michelangelos work.
Since the beginning of the time Rome has been the center of international trade. Material from the remotest places in the Roman Empire was processed by the best craftsmen into masterpieces.
There is still fine handicraft to be found in Rome. The famous, Italian designers are found in Palazzo delle Esposizioni, while the Italian fashion houses like Giorgio Armani, Prada and Gucci is housed around the Spanish Steps.
Rome does also have several markets. The most famous of them all is Campo deFior, where you can buy everything in food. Old books can be found at Mercato delle Stampe, while Porta Portese is the place for everything else.
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Morten Elm is writing about city breaks in Rome on Miniferie in Rom. Read more about the sights in Shopping in Rom.
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