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Ancient City

No visit to Rome can be considered complete without a visit to the Roman ruins, the site of the ancient city. There is nothing quite like walking down the same streets that emperors like Julius Caesar walked down. It is truly an amazing feeling and is sure to be remembered for a lifetime. The Ancient City is home to Palatine Hill, the Roman Forum, and Fori Imperiali. I recommend seeing the Colloseum and then walking down the street to the Ancient City. This way you will get the full effect of what it was like in the height of the Roman Empire.

Colosseum

This architectural wonder speaks for itself. It is an iconic landmark of Rome. It has been through wars and natural disasters but is still standing strong to tell its history.

When I was there it cost 11€ to go inside (with special discounts for European Union citizens). There are tons of people around the Colosseum offering tours for about 20€ and you get to skip the line. If you have a little extra money it is worth getting a tour. They tell you the story of how things use to go on during the events and the history behind the Colosseum. I recommend going in the morning because there are less people and it is not as hot. It gets extremely hot inside the Colosseum. In the morning the line takes about 45 minutes but is well worth it. I recommend watching Gladiator before you go if you haven’t seen it already.

Piazza Navona

Piazza Navona is always filled with artists displaying and selling their original works. I was able to find a beautiful, detailed sketch of the Spanish Steps for 35 €. It never hurts to try bargaining. I was able to talk the man down 5 €, so it is definitely worth a try. Besides seeing the art, one can find three very impressive fountains, one with an obelisk. I recommend taking a stroll through Piazza Navona because it has a very laid back atmosphere and is filled with

beauty with the art and the fountains.

The Pantheon

Constructed as a temple honoring all Roman gods, the Pantheon, is the best preserved of all the Roman buildings. There is no cost for admission and generally little to no wait. It is worth a visit just to enjoy the architectural beauty of the interior.

Churches

In Rome all churches have free admission and are open to the public. Most of them are absolutely beautiful inside. So if you see one you think might be nice, go on in. All they ask is that you don't wear shorts above the knee and keep your shoulders covered.

Trevi Fountain

The scene sculpted out of solid stone is one of the most impressive sights in Rome. It is much more than just a fountain. It is a work of art crafted out of solid stone. It is said that if you throw a coin over your shoulder into the fountain you will be sure a speedy return to Rome. If you throw two, you will fall in love in Rome. Do not miss Trevi Fountain!

Spanish Steps

The Plaza de Spagna, home to the Spanish Steps, is by far one of my favorite areas of Rome. The atmosphere is unlike anything I have ever experienced before. Every afternoon and early evening the plaza is filled with tourists and Romans mingling with friends, enjoying gelato or just relaxing on the steps. I recommend picking up a gelato in one of the shops in the plaza and sitting and chatting on the Spanish Steps. The steps and the church behind form one of the most picturesque sights in Rome.

Make sure to check out the Louis Vuitton store on the street directly in front of the Spanish Steps. They have a staircase that is built with video screens so it is always changing. I thought it was a great idea and that you all would find it interesting. Pictures of it are in the Photo Gallery

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