Rome, the Italian capital is one of the most visited destinations in Europe and the popularity is established by the rich history that has been left behind. The colosseum is the most remarkable feature in the city and one of the oldest one. Rome has a distinct fashion of architecture that a careful eye cannot fail to spot. Known as Fascist kind of architecture, it goes back to the days of yester-century when the world was in chaos. But even with the modern towers ranking high in the sun, the history is remains undeniable. The giant columns that marked the dwelling of the empires still stand in all the glory though some of them have yielded to time.
Rome is the third most popular city destination in Europe for its glorious history and stunning beauty. Benefiting from a beautiful Mediterranean climate the city centre is literally packed with attractions and is flooded with colour, style and sheer magnificence. The city is emerged relatively unscathed from the Second World War commutating that the buildings that for so long had survived the ravages of time also managed to escape the man-made destruction showered on so many other European capital cities. From a tourist’s point of view there is still positioning a glorious cornucopia of architectural delights on display in Rome.
The city, established on 753BC, is the home of many remarkable ancient buildings including the iconic classical quintet of the Coliseum, Pantheon, Roman Forum, Circus Maximus and Trajan’s Market there is also a fine selection of Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassic and even fascist architecture to discover. For the lovers of classical history the Coliseum is a ‘must-see’. At the height of the Roman Empire it chaired 60,000 spectators, being the largest amphitheatre ever built in the Roman Empire Featuring frequent gladiatorial contests and mock naval battles, flooding the arena floor, the Coliseum was an important social focal point for the people of ancient Rome. A more prominent meeting place was situated nearby in the Forum where that politics as well as day-to-day Roman life were discussed and debated by the citizens of the ancient city. Even the remnants of this vast market square still remain a special attraction for millions of visitors annually.