I doubt this place needs much of an introduction. Pretty much everyone knows it's a place with 2,700 years of history and the place where modern civilization was founded. Although we only have 3 days wish us luck. We are guessing you could spend weeks getting under the skin of the city.
Rome is a big city , but even if you're lost in the city, you can turn the corner and see something that's two thousand years old right in your face. It's truly amazing how much history this city has and how much is still preserved.
I'm not sure what we expected. Modern skyscrapers adorned with Trevi fountains? We had some idea that didn't materialize. What we found instead were wide boulevards lined with trees--an abundance of greenery and speeding traffic in a city sprawl.
We first visited the Coliseum. The Coliseum defines the glory days of Roman Empire.
After the Colosseum, we spent some time walking around the Roman Forum (a densely packed area of the city littered with Roman ruins older than, a lot older than, most countries) .
Next stop the Pantheon. We had been told the that the Pantheon was perfect. After seeing it, we must agree. We were overwhelmed with its simple beauty. It is supposedly Rome's best preserved monument of antiquity, probably because it was transformed from a temple that honored all the Roman Gods of Mythology into a Christian church, honoring one God.
Even if you usually dislike tourist places, the Pantheon is really a must see.
For nearly two thousand years this building has stood in this spot, while around it battles have been fought.
We went to dinner at the Piazza Navona. It is a large pretty oval Piazza, lined by with beautiful buildings including a church and lots of cafes, perfect for people watching.
A day spent at the Colosseum, Pantheon, the Forum, is like taking European history 101.
I know I'm not giving the best description of Rome here and I won't even try because I think it's one of those places you just have to see it for yourself.
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