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Colosseum: The Coliseum (il Colosseo)
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  • Written by FinElina on Feb 15, 2004
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  • The Coliseum is probably the best-known sight in Rome. Therefore, I had to see it too. The queue is always enormously long but to the friends of architecture and ancient ruins it is worth standing in the burning sun... =) During our visit there was a Nike-exhibition which was quite intriguing.

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    Roman Forum: Roman Forums (Forum Romanum)
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  • After seeing the Coliseum we went to see the Roman Forums. They're located just a few steps from The Coliseum so it shouldn't be hard to find. It was actually quite interesting to see the ancient ruins, the ancient CITY... the area is huge so reserve time to see it all! We also visited the Capitoline Hill; a very beautiful place but not that much to see or do when the heat is burning your skin red....

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    St Peter's - San Pietro: Vatican city
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  • When you're visiting Rome, be sure NOT to miss Vatican city! It's one of the most incredible places I've been to! We took the underground to Vatican city and of course it was full of people, even more than full.. But the beauty of the art for example in architecture and museums we saw there, replaced all the painful underground journey! The frescos, the Sicstine chapel, the art..... It took us several hours to see all the museums had to offer but it was definitely worth it!
    At the end of the visit, we climbed to the top of he St. Peter's churh (don't even consider using the elevator, CLIMB all the way, it's actually fun!). The landscape was incredible and the cool air breeze was really something after the sweaty climbing!

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    Trevi Fountain: Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi)
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  • Trevi Fountain was a funny place. It was very different from the fountain I had imagined in my head.. Daytime or nighttime, didn't matter, it was always full of tourists, pigeons and cameras flashing. Well, I admit I did throw a coin over my shoulder, wishing to come back again, but I didn't really enjoy the tourist crowds. The atmosphere there was unique, though, the fountain must be a real attraction, I think.

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    Comments for FinElina about Rome
    BarryAir Sun Sep 23, 2007 11:54 UTC
     It doesnt count if you bounce your coin off of someones head!!! HEHEHE!!! Nice travel page though. Barry in Louisiana (disaster area)
    DreamHolidayTravels Sat May 7, 2005 08:32 UTC
     Very nice historical places and very beautiful photos.

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