"When in Rome, do as the Romans do." (St Ambrose) is a classic phrase that summarizes the best way to explore Rome... How? By appreciating their native tongue, by exploring the ruins of the lost empires, be awed by their ancient architecture, by walking their streets and having a taste of their famous espresso, pizza, pasta and gelato!
Rome is TripAdvisor's Traveler's Choice for 2012 as the Top 3 Best Destinations in the World. It ranked next to London and New York, and ranked better than Paris, France taking the 4th place. Voted also as #6 Top Cities in the World by Travel + Leisure -2012. Why? Because Rome has so much to offer, from historical sites, to gastronomical adventures, to romantic places, name it and this city has it.
There are numerous places to see and things to know about Rome which makes it quite difficult to make a short list. So let me enumerate just 16 best places to see, based on my personal standard :
1) Capitoline Wolf - I took this picture while strolling at Capitoline Hill. The Capitoline Wolf is a sculpture of a she-wolf suckling twin infants, inspired by the legend of the founding of Rome. The Original bronze Capitoline Wolf statue has been housed since 1471 in the Museo Nuovo in the Palazzo dei Conservatori on the Campidoglio (the ancient Capitoline Hill), Rome.
2) Colloseum - one of the most famous landmark of Rome. It was originally called Flavian Amphitheather and the largest ever built in the Roman Empire which can seat 50,000 spectators.
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4) Roman Forum- located at the center of Rome. It is a plaza surrounded by ruins of ancient temples, senate house , law courts and other important government structures.
5) St. Peter's Square and St Peter's Basilica- St Peter’s Basilica has the largest interior of any Christian church in the world and a must visit even to non-catholics. Directly in front of the Basilica is St Peter’s Square, the Egyptian obelisk marks the center and a granite fountain by Carlo Maderno on one side.
6) Basilica Di Santa Maria Maggiore - is the largest Roman Catholic Marian church and one of the four Patriarchal Basilicas of Rome.
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I've visited Rome last September. Beside visiting all those famous and beautiful sites, I also remember how my feet hurt when we went back to our hotel...I completely underestimated the distances. ;-) Love to go back to Rome but next time it will be more relax.
ReplyDeleteso true! my first trip, 2nd day and I already have so many blisters can't barely walk! ;( second trip I had the time to stroll around and even enjoyed just sitting down in their secluded park while eating gelato.. ;)
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ReplyDeleteawww that's the best compliment I've ever received. thanks Ron! ;)
DeleteJust telling the truth! Hehe. Awesome!
DeleteThanks for the very educational tour of Rome. Now, I'm tempted to actually so those structure in person. =>
ReplyDeleteI stayed 4 days in Rome and did nothing but walk around! Btw, I have good pictures of the Pantheon. Want one? With link back? ;D
ReplyDeleteHaaaay Rome!!! Your photos already had me decided! I'm going to Europe, visit Rome and drop-by all of these wonderful sites. Hopefully I get to do that on my 30th birthday, which is already drawing nera. ;/
ReplyDeleteI've seen Rome many times.... in movies, in the internet and books... ^_^
ReplyDeleteI agree, Rome is such a wonderful city. There's no other city like Rome. Truly a great Medieval city.
ReplyDeleteit's a dream city that i wish to be on one day ... so Italy wait for me:D
ReplyDeleteOne day mapupuntahan ko to!
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DeleteI wish to visit this place someday.. :)
ReplyDeleteGosh! I've always envy you when I'm here in your blog. I wish, super really really wish to visit this place, someday. :-)
ReplyDeleteRome is one of the places that I want to visit someday :))
ReplyDeletebeing an architect.. this is one of my dream places to visit.. hahaha... too much info about architecture love it..
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ReplyDeleteThis is in my wish list of places to visit before I die.
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ReplyDeleteawwww I want to see this place before I die!
ReplyDeleteOne of the many places I dream of visiting... one day I will be there standing and sharing everyone my pic...haha someday and hope that is soon...:D
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ReplyDeletePantheon is a Roman building since 126 AD. It is the largest concrete dome. I have recently visited it before my boston to washington tour. It is the most visited tourist's places like the historical sites and the adventurous spot. Mostly the visitors moves there to the religious places. I will recommend to visitors must enjoy the historical spots it show the history of Roman's.
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