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..::ONLINE GUIDE OF ROMAN MONUMENTS::..

by Dr. Maurizio Benvenuti

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Down below is a list of some of Rome's most famous spot:

- Colosseum & Roman Forum: the heart of ancient Rome, its political, religious and economical center. Nowdays you can still admire the marvellous Roman Amphiteather, the ancient senate commissioned by Julius Cesar and several pagan temples;

- Vatican City: the smallest (and richest??) independent state in the world includes the visit of St.Peter's Basilica, home to the Roman Catholic Church, the huge museum including Michelangelo's sistine chapel and the gourgeous gardens which you can visit by appointment;

- Navona Square: the most enchanting spot in Rome owes its beauty to Bernini's fountain of the four rivers and to the Pamphili family who, in the renassance, commissioned the most beautiful buildings in this section. Do not forget that this place was an ancient roman circus;

- Trevi Fountain: commissioned in the midst 18th century, the most spectacular fountain in the world will ensure your coming back to Rome only by throwing a coin in. Water comes straight from outside Rome, running on the ancient aqueduct of the virgin, named after the lady who (according to the legend) pointed out the spring to the roman soldiers;

- Pantheon: Its first buildin g dates back to the 1st century B.C. and through the millennia this marvellous former pagan temple was turned into a Catholic Church and the burying place for famous artists and political figures such as Raphael and Victor Emanuel II, the first king of Italy

- Spanish Steps: A most elegant 18th-century staircase located in the center of the so called English section, close to the oldest cafes in the city. In april steps are adorned with beautiful azaleias.

- Trastevere: The common belief, untill 50 years ago, was that " only those born in this district can be considered real romans..". Yes indeed, this is the place where you can still experience some local life and admire the best craftworks in town. At night, this section will be crowded with young people strolling down the tiny streets or sitting on S.Maria in Trastevere's steps.

In between....so much to tell, so much to discover! Have fun while you walk around the city but still do not forget to look around. All you need is your eyes! Even better with a good guide!

LOCAL GUIDE

English speaking

Dr. Maurizio Benvenuti

E-mail: maurizio@romaforfun.org

Cell Phone: 0039 328 43 25 177

Majored at University of Studies of Rome "La Sapienza" in Foreign Languages