Beautiful Plazzas around every corner. and other Rome, Italy Things to Do Tips

I found stunning plazzas around every corner.I just walked along and found loads of pretty little plazas to browse around and then sit for a while and sip a glass of Italian wine(of course) and people watch.Everything is fasinating in Rome and so artistic and well built.

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See the Arch of Titus which was erected in ad 81 by the Emperor Dominitian in honour of the victories of his brother,Titus. Do go to the Patheon in which the 'temple of the gods' in the middle ages became a church.This magnificent building with its domed interior became the symbol of Rome.The rectangular portico screens the vast hemispherical dome and the hole at the top of the dome is the only light you get.There are shrines that line the walls and solid marble floors.Do see the tomb of Raphael,the artists body rests beloe a Madonna by Lprenzetto(1524)

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Directions: My husband enjoying the Forum.

Type: Family Travel
Description: Another monument to see is Arch of Septimus Severus.Its one of the most striking and best preserved monuments in the Forum.It was erected in AD 23 to celebrate the 10th anniversery of the accession of Septimus Severus.The holes where his name was pegged are clearly still visable.Its hard to believe that during the middle ages,this arch was buried with rubble and a barbar shop was run on it.

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Description: The Forum was the centre of political,commercial and judical life in ancient Rome.The Forum is massive and as the population of Rome grew,Julius Caesar built a new one and emperors that followed all added buildings too.There are many monuments to see here,including the temple of Vespasian,temple of Saturn,temple of Vesta,Arch of Titus and The Colosseum

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>Do go to the Spanish Steps which were built in the 17th century.The steps combine straight sections,curves and terraces to create one of the cities most dramatic ,distinctive landmarks.This is one of the most lively places in Rome.At the bottom of the steps is Piazza di Spagna,and the Barcaccia fountain(1627)which resembles a sinking boat.The shopping here is great.Loads of trendy shops. Go to the Forum,which was the centre of political,commercial and judical life in acient Rome.There are a patchwork of ruined temples and basilicas.Excavation of the forum continues today.The Arch of Septimus Serverus must not be missed.It was built in ad 203 and is the best preserved and most striking monument of the forum
Do walk around and discover old streets and squares and find a non-tourist restuarant and have a typical Italian meal.There are endless amounts of churches and temples and the decoration in them is amazing.St Peters where Michelangelo's dome is the tallest in the world,sadly he died before completing it. Buy a map and just go for a walk and discover Rome.Do check out the great shops in Rome.Piazza di Spagna and Piazza del Corso have good shops.

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Directions: Me enjoying one of the many fountains around Rome.You can drink the water as its so clean and pure.

One of the most impressive ruins at the Forum is The Temple of Saturn.It is a platform with 8 posts(columns).There were many temples built on this spot before and this is the most recent,AD 4th century.
Saturn was the god-king of Italy and it was said he wanted a peaceful time,no slavery,no crime or poverty and thats why lots of lower class slaves really liked him.Every year,between dec 17th and 23 dec,Saturn was remembered by week long feasting and sacrofices.
During this time,slaves were allowed to drink wine and feast and even be served by their masters.

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Emperor Vespasian in AD 72 built the Colosseum.Gladiatorial battles and animal fights were staged here free of charge by the emperor for public viewings.The Colosseum was built very practically with 80 arched entrances,so 55,000 spectators good enter easily.
Its also a very pretty building too and despite it being in ruins today,its still worth visiting now.The internal corridors were very wide to allow vast crowds to enter and be seated quickly.

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Fights in the Colosseum usually started with animals and circus tricks.Next came the gladiators.They fought each other to the death.When one was killed,his body would be carried away and sand thrown over the blood stains.If a gladiator was badly injured,the crowd and emperor would decide if he lived or died by thumbs up or thumbs down;)
Roman gladiators were normally slaves,criminals or prisoners of war and mostly men,but a few ladies also had to fight.

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