| Pantheon | | | | by Salvi in 1792. They mark the end of the |
| | | | aqua duct Aqua Virgo. The figure of Neptune - |
| Originally the Pantheon was built around 27 | | | | God of the sea - dominates the scene which |
| BC under the consulship of Marcus Vipsanius | | | | represents the many moods of the sea. |
| Agrippa, as a temple to the Gods. The | | | | |
| building is still in use today as a Christian | | | | The Baths of Caracalla |
| church. Its spectacular domed roof is awesome | | | | |
| - built probably to represent the arched | | | | It was in the Bathhouses that much of Roman |
| vault of the heavens. There are many famous | | | | business and social life took place. The |
| people buried here including Raphael. | | | | baths of Caracalla were huge, holding up to |
| | | | 1600 people. It was an extremely luxurious |
| Vatican City | | | | place needing the work of many slaves to keep |
| | | | it running. Here the Roman citizens would |
| No trip to Rome would be complete without a | | | | enjoy hot and cold pools, a stroll in the |
| visit to the Vatican - the centre of | | | | beautiful gardens or browsing through the |
| Christianity. The Vatican is the smallest, | | | | extensive library. Brothels were also |
| richest state on the planet. | | | | provided to feed the decadence of ancient |
| | | | Rome. |
| At its centre is the tomb of St. Peter the | | | | |
| Apostle over which is built the Basilica. | | | | The design of these baths inspired modern |
| This is the largest religious building in the | | | | structures including Pennsylvania Station in |
| world. You will be awe struck by the sheer | | | | New York. |
| volume of priceless art and artefacts on | | | | |
| display. The Sistine Chapel is a must see | | | | Roman Forum |
| with its famous ceiling painted by | | | | |
| Michelangelo himself. | | | | This is located in a valley between the hills |
| | | | of Rome. It was the political and economic |
| Coliseum | | | | centre of Rome during the Republic. Remains |
| | | | of many of the judicial buildings can be seen |
| This magnificent piece of Roman architecture | | | | here, alongside major temples such as 'The |
| was built nearly two thousand years ago as a | | | | Temple of Castor and Pollux'. This is a huge |
| venue for entertaining the citizens of Rome. | | | | site worth taking the time to fully explore. |
| Gory, gladiatorial contests took place here | | | | |
| attended by up to fifty thousand spectators. | | | | The Eternal City |
| It must have been a glorious sight complete | | | | |
| with its huge canopy to protect the crowds | | | | Rome is an exciting, vibrant city. Experience |
| from adverse weather. | | | | 'la Dolce Vita' as only the Italians know |
| | | | how. Indulge yourself in the home of the |
| Trevi Fountain | | | | pizza and ice-cream. Visit one of the opera |
| | | | houses or go to an open air performance with |
| The film 'Three Coins in a Fountain' fuelled | | | | the coliseum as a backdrop. Enjoy sitting |
| the popularity of the beautiful baroque | | | | outside one of the many cafes and bars and |
| fountain set in the Quirinale district. | | | | just watch the world go by. |
| Legend has it that if you turn your back and | | | | |
| toss a coin over your shoulder into the | | | | Called the 'Eternal City', Rome has a |
| fountain, you will always return to Rome. | | | | timeless quality. Its ancient treasures are |
| | | | unsurpassed. Millions of tourists visit Rome |
| The sculptures in the fountain were | | | | every year making it one of the most popular |
| originally designed by Bernini and completed | | | | destinations in the world. |