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Colosseum: The Colosseum
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The Colosseum dates back to 72 A.D and is situated at Piazzale del Colosseo. This is ancient Romes best known monument and was the arena of games and gladiators. The largest structure of its kind ever to be built, it was capable of seating 50,000 spectators. Only about one third of the original building remains. Open from 9am – approx one hour before sunset daily
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Colosseum: The arch of Constantine
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The Arch of Constantine next to the Colosseum, was erected in 315 A.D and honored the Emperor’s Victory over Pagan forces and Rome’s conversion to Christianity as a result of Constantine’s battlefield vision of a cross.
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The Vatican City is a state within a city. This tiny sovereign state contains the residence of the Pope, the world’s largest church and most famous square and many art treasures. It has its own post office and issues its own stamps. It is governed by the Pope and protected by a small army of Swiss Guards
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The Vatican City is a state within a city. This tiny sovereign state contains the residence of the Pope, the world’s largest church and most famous square and many art treasures. It has its own post office and issues its own stamps. It is governed by the Pope and protected by a small army of Swiss Guards
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This basilica stands on the site of the Circus of Nero. The largest Catholic church ever built, consecrated in 1626 after many years of construction under the direction of several famous architects including, Bramante, Raphael and Michelangelo. Among the chief objects of interest are the 5th century bronze statue of St Peter, his tomb under the altar and then of course most famous of all is Michelangelo’s Pieta. Open 7am – 6pm daily but closed on Sunday during services for tourists.
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The Vatican Museum consists of eight museums, five galleries and the Sistine Chapel which is the private chapel of the popes and named after Pope Sixtus IV who ordered it to be built. Michelangelo painted the ceiling from 1508 – 1512. This is the largest work ever accomplished by a single artist. Open 8h45 am to 4h30 pm Monday to Friday. On Saturdays it is open from 8:45 am to 12:30pm. Flash photography is not permitted in the Vatican museum and no photography of any Kind is permitted in the Sistine Chapel. Please make sure that you are not wearing shorts, sleeveless tops or dresses or any other revealing clothing as you will not be allowed to enter the St Peter’s Basilica or the Vatican museums.
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The Vatican Museum consists of eight museums, five galleries and the Sistine Chapel which is the private chapel of the popes and named after Pope Sixtus IV who ordered it to be built. Michelangelo painted the ceiling from 1508 – 1512. This is the largest work ever accomplished by a single artist. Open 8h45 am to 4h30 pm Monday to Friday. On Saturdays it is open from 8:45 am to 12:30pm. Flash photography is not permitted in the Vatican museum and no photography of any Kind is permitted in the Sistine Chapel. Please make sure that you are not wearing shorts, sleeveless tops or dresses or any other revealing clothing as you will not be allowed to enter the St Peter’s Basilica or the Vatican museums.
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Roman Forum: Roman ruins
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The Vatican Museum consists of eight museums, five galleries and the Sistine Chapel which is the private chapel of the popes and named after Pope Sixtus IV who ordered it to be built. Michelangelo painted the ceiling from 1508 – 1512. This is the largest work ever accomplished by a single artist. Open 8h45 am to 4h30 pm Monday to Friday. On Saturdays it is open from 8:45 am to 12:30pm. Flash photography is not permitted in the Vatican museum and no photography of any Kind is permitted in the Sistine Chapel. Please make sure that you are not wearing shorts, sleeveless tops or dresses or any other revealing clothing as you will not be allowed to enter the St Peter’s Basilica or the Vatican museums. Even the staircase when you exit the museum is something to behold.
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Grand Hotel Tiberio was the worst part of our trip! The staff was rude, the room - more like a bad motel, any requests were ignored. Thank goodness everyone else and the city itself was so amazing! :) Go to Rome! But don't stay at Grand Hotel Tiberio. | starship Tue Feb 13, 2007 14:19 UTC
Great tips! We'll be in Rome this summer before leaving on a Med. cruise. I see your cruise left from Barcelona. I just can't wait to leave! Hope your cruise was great! | ChristaV Wed Jun 14, 2006 06:35 UTC
The Vatican is a very exciting and interesting place dont you agree? Lovely pics |
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