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Colosseo
(Anfiteatro Flavio):
one
of the most important monuments of the Roman Imperial era. Built
during the reign of Emperor Vespasiano c. 72 AD and dedicated in 80 AD
by his son Titus. The popular name of Coliseum came about because
the immense oval stadium was situated next to a colossal statue of
Nero. The original name of this ancient Roman sports arena, the
largest arena of its kind, is The Amphitheatrum Flavium.
Popular for its spectacles as well as its jugglers, acrobats, wild
animals and chariot races. The capacity to host 70.000 spectators and
the sheer engineering project of supporting that immense mass of stone
on light brick cross vaults were reasons for reverence among its
contemporaries. “Dum stabit Roma stabit Colyseus’ (as long as the
Colosseum stands, Rome stands). Next to this world’s most celebrated
ruin stands the Arco di Costantino, one of the biggest and well
preserved Roman arches of the 300 a.D.
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Foro romano:
This was the political, economical, and religious centre of ancient
Rome. From the Forum you can access the near Palatino where you can
observe the most antique private dwellings of ancient Rome, such as
‘the Domus Augustana, the emperors household, the ‘Domus Aurea,
beautiful and splendid ruins of Nerone’s private residence built after
the great fire of the 64 a.D. , and the ‘Casa dei Grifi’, built during
the II° century b.C. patterned with beautiful rare frescos, and
pavements covered with splendid mosaics. From the top pf the Palatino
you have a spectacular view of the Circo Massimo, an area reserved for
entertainment and chariot races.
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Santa Maria
Maggiore: Built in various periods from the 440 to the 1676,
its one of the four major Roman basilica. Important mosaics can be
found in its interior.
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