Architectural Wonders of Rome

Colosseum

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Rome's extraordinary gladiatorial arena is the most exciting of the city's old sights. Initiated in AD 80, the 50,000-seat Colosseum, initially known as the Flavian Amphitheater, was clad in travertine and secured by an enormous canvas shade held overtop by 240 poles. Inside, layered seating enclosed the stadium, itself constructed over an underground compound (the hypogeum) where creatures were confined and stage sets arranged. Amusements included fighters battling wild creatures or one another. 

Pantheon

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A splendid two millennia old temple, now church, the Pantheon is the best survivor of Rome's old landmarks, and a standout amongst the most compelling structures in the Western world. Assembled by Hadrian over Marcus Agrippa's prior 27 BC sanctuary, it has remained since AD 120, and despite the fact that its turning gray, blemished outside is looking its age, its still an invigorating journey to go through its immense bronze entryways and look up at the biggest unreinforced solid arch ever fabricated.

Roman Forum

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The Roman Forum was antiquated Rome's show forum, a vainglorious locale of temples, basilicas and energetic open spaces. The site, which was initially an Etruscan cemetery, was initially grown in Roman realm. Historic point sights incorporate the Arco di Settimio Severo , the Curia , and the Casa delle Vestali the seventh century BC, developing over the long haul to turn into the social, political and business centre of the Roman Empire.

Castel Sant'Angelo

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With its thick round keep, this palace is a conspicuous historic point. Assembled as a mausoleum for the Ruler Hadrian, it was changed over into an ecclesiastical post in the sixth century and named after a celestial vision that Pope Gregory the Great had in 590. These days, it houses a varied gathering of painted creations, statues, military memorabilia and medieval guns.

Palatino

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Nestled between the Roman Forum and the Circo Massimo, the Palatino is a territory of towering pine trees, lofty remnants and panoramic views. It was here that Romulus as far as anyone knows established the city in 753 BC, and Rome's sovereigns lived in  extravagance. Pay special attention to the stadio , the remnants of the Domus Flavia (the majestic castle), and the heighten views over the Roman Forum from the Orti Farnesiani.

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