They say that “Rome was a poem pressed into service as a city” and we have no doubt that it’s true.
Art, History, architecture, joy of living: in Rome you will find all of this and so much more.
Founded in 753 Before Christ, the capitol of Italy has crossed century of History, and still wears the signs of different eras and cultures.
Only in Rome you can feel the greatness of the Roman Age at The Colosseum and the Roman Forum or breath the majesty of the Renaissance in the astonishing squares and marble buildings and statues.
Not to forget the food, the wine and the stunning sunsets who make the Eternal City unique and loved all around the world and try a taste of Roman “Dolce vita”.
The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, it’s the largest amphitheatre ever built, and can hold, it is estimated, between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators
Built between 72 and 80 AD, it was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles, animal fighting, executions and recreation of famous battles.
One of the most iconic building of all times, the Colosseum is a symbol of the greatness of Rome and is listed as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World.
Built in the XVIII century, it is the largest Baroque fountain of Rome and without doubt one of the most famous fountains in the world.
The fountain has appeared in several iconic movies, as Federico Fellini’s La Dolce Vita and Roman Holiday starring Audrey Hepburn.
It is said that, before leaving Rome, one must trow a coin into the Trevi Fountain – using the right hand over the left shoulder – to ensure not only good luck but also to come back soon to the Eternal City.
One of the most ancient squares in Rome, “Piazza Navona” owns its peculiar shape to the Roman stadium here built by emperor Domitian, where the Ancient Romans went to watch the agones (“games”).
In XVII century, during the pontificate of Innocent X, Piazza Navona was transformed into a highly significant example of Baroque Roman architecture and art.
Here, you can see important sculptural and creations ad Fountain of the Four Rivers, built in 1651 by Gian Lorenzo Bernini – topped by the Obelisk of Domitian – and the church of Sant’Agnese in Agone by Francesco Borromini.
Almost 2000 years after its construction, the Pantheon remains a breathtaking monument.
Built by Agrippa as a temple to all gods – in Greek the word “Pantheon” means “honor all Gods” – it has been destroyed in the great fire of 80 AD and it has been rebuilt by Emperor Domitian.
Burned down again after been struck by lightning in 110, it was finished around 125, when Hadrian was emperor.