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Colosseum: THE COLLOSEUM.
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  • The first place of interest for most tourists (including us!!) Its an incredible feeling to walk up the steps from the metro and get your first sight of this majestic ampitheatre. If you go on one of the organised tours you will get the chance to see inside.

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    Piazza Venezia - Vittoriano: VICTOR EMMANUEL MONUMENT.
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  • ^ This monument, also fondly known as 'The Wedding Cake' was built in 1885 in honour of the first king of a unified Italy.

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    Roman Forum: THE FORUM.
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  • The Forum, close to the Colloseum , is a small area of ruined temples and basilicas . The main entrance is on Via dei fori.

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    Santa Maria Maggiore: Santa Maria maggiore
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  • One of the great Roman basilicas, situated off Via Cavour . Nearest metro station is Cavour.

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    Piazza di Spagna - Spanish Steps: THE SPANISH STEPS.
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  • The Spanish Steps on Piazza Spagna is a traditional meeting place , a chance to write postcards, take photos and watch the world go by . Metro station ' Spagna ' is nearby.

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    Vatican Museum & City: ST PETERS SQUARE.
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  • The Vatican museum with its Greek and Roman antiquities and the famous Sistine Chapel is a must see for any trip to Rome . We spent a whole day in the museum, theres so much to see so arrive early !

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    Trevi Fountain: THE TREVI FOUNTAIN.
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  • Rome's grandest fountain was completed in 1762. You should visit Trevi at night to see it lit up in all its glory ! The nearest metro station is Barberini.

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    San Pietro in Vincoli: Michelangelo's Moses.
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  • The statue of Moses is situated at San Pietro in Vincoli. It is also worth seeing the chains used to shackle St Peter while he was being held in prison. The piazza di san pietro is 5 minutes walk from the Colloseum.

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    Campidoglio/Capitoline Hill: PIAZZA DEL CAMPIDOGLIO.
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  • This square is another Michelangelo design. When we were there we saw a wedding taking place. Within walking distance of Piazza Venezia.

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    Arch of Constantine: ARCH OF CONSTANTINE
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  • Facing the colloseum , the arch is decorated with medallions and statuesand was built in 315AD.

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    Comments for GrantBoone about Rome
    Anjutka Wed Sep 30, 2009 12:43 UTC
     Interesting page of Rome! Nice to read that you were not rubbed there...hehe..Rome is famous for it
    junecorlett Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:38 UTC
     Great tips for Rome, Grant, I particularly like the picture of the Spanish Steps.
    angiebabe Thu Dec 25, 2008 00:57 UTC
     Hi and all the best of Christmas blessings Grant to you and your family and Happy New Year - with lots more hilarious VT pages! thanks for the laughs of 2008 and all the best for your journeys through 2009!
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     you are in melbourne? is that a joke?
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