Tourist Destinations In Rome
April 2, 2010
The Colosseum in Rome draws great number of tourists from all corners of the world at all times of the year and so it is the most popular of all the tourist spots in Rome. Tourists can be seen thoroughly revelling in the Colosseum by taking photographs.
The Colosseum in Rome was the most important of the gladiator arenas in Rome and regardless of its age, its architecture stands in place.
The Palatine in Rome is a vast excavation of a part of the city of ancient Rome and provides some of the most insightful and amusing sightseeing enjoyments to be had in Rome. The Palatine in Rome used to be the wealthiest residential district of Rome and is replete with the remains of Roman mansions and the royal palace of Emperor Domitian.
Put aside some additional time to visit the Palatine in Rome because of its large area to be covered and since its proximity to the Colosseum is known it will be desirable to cover both the places in a single day. By spending 8 Euros you can see both these places.
The Roman Forum in Rome is an excavated area of what used to be a chief market place and public area in the ancient city of Rome. Public buildings and squares with statues on display are among the sightseeing attractions at the Roman Forum. Guided sightseeing tours of the forum are available in English at a cost of 4 Euros. This sightseeing attraction in Rome is open from 9-5 daily.
Capital Hill in the USA has its predecessor in the Capitoline Hill in ancient Rome. This was the ancient Rome’s headquarters of the municipal government and city council. A vast building that is excavated is an attraction here among several other unearthed pieces by the archaeologists.
In the major public square is situated the statue of Marcus Aurelius at the Capitoline Hill. There is also the world’s oldest Museum present in the Capitoline Hill. A visit to this Museum is a must.
The church of St Mary in Aracoeli is another major sightseeing attraction to be seen here complete with its magnificent fresco painting on it’s inside walls and a statue of Jesus.
The Piazza Venezia is the most popular tourist destination in Rome if you are to have a panoramic view of Rome. It houses the tomb of the Unknown Soldier and also the St. Mark Basilica.
A cycling tour of Italy is a pleasant means os seeing the countryside at a slow pace. For further info about Italian cultural assets click on our guide to things to do in Rome.