A guide to Rome
Youngsters have been much into modern world and take much of their time on technologies and other computer generated machines. In other words, young generations are living with technologies that sometimes they tend to forget people and even places in the history. But try to ask them about the city that involves classical structure and then they will answer, “Rome”.
The Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre of Rome. The building was begun by Vespasian, inaugurated by Titus in 80 AD and completed by Domitian.
Yes, despite of its classical appearance, Rome still remains forever into everyone’s memory. Rome has been known for as the oldest city in the world because of its classical structures and historical buildings that still stand and exist today. The city surprises you with pictures of the lost empires, architectural heirlooms and its glorious monumentalities.
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Life in Rome
Rome (Italian: Roma), the 'Eternal City', is the capital and largest city of Italy and of the Lazio (Latium) region. The Historic Center of the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With wonderful palaces, millenium-old churches and basilicas, grand romantic ruins, opulent monuments, ornate statues and graceful fountains, Rome has an immensely rich historical heritage and cosmopolitan atmosphere, making it one of Europe's and the world's most visited, famous, influential and beautiful capitals.
Today, Rome has a growing nightlife scene and is also seen as a shopping heaven, being regarded as one of the fashion capitals of the world (some of Italy's oldest jewellery and clothing establishments were founded in the city). With so many sights and things to do, Rome can truly be classified a "global city".
Architecturally and culturally, Rome has some contrasts - you have areas with pompously huge majestic palaces, avenues and basilicas, which are then... Continue reading
Top 10 cheapest hostels in Rome
It is true that Rome is known for its expensive hostels and hotels, but there are parts in rome where you can find cheap hostels than any other european city, “Rome have it all” that’s what the tourists have been saying for a decade now, rome is full of pleasure, love, ancient buildings and most of all the Roman architscture which the city is build of.
If you are looking for a hostel, you will not find any hostel cheaper than “Asterix 2” with beds starting from 20 Euros (18 dollars), and you may also get a free night if you book 3 nights, plus free meals, internet and other services, you can also visit “Hostel Peter Pan”, ”CHERRY HOSTEL”, “YHA Ostello di ROMA- Foro Italico A.F. Pessina” with same rates.
If you are looking for a hotel then “Hotel Mari” is the place you are looking for, with less than 50... Continue reading
Top attractions in rome
Top attractions that you can visit in Rome.
The Pantheon was the oldest standing domed structure and world's largest unreinforced concrete dome in Rome, it was built in 27 B.C. as a temple honoring all the gods of Ancient Rome, then it was converted in to a Christian church. The famous architect Brunelleschi used it as inspiration when designing the cupola for the Duomo (cathedral) in Florence. Its most striking feature is the oculus, the open-air aperture at the top of the dome that lets in natural light, it also serves as a cooling and ventilation method. It is the place of several famous artists, including Raphael. Mass is held here Saturdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
The Arco di Constantino, located near the Colosseum, is Rome's largest arch, The arch is heavily decorated with parts of older monuments, As it celebrates the victory of Constantine over Maxentius, after which he... Continue reading