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Rome History – Spanish Steps

Posted by Romanizer on July 07, 2010 in History tagged with ,

The Spanish Steps (Italian: Scalinata della Trinità dei Monti) are a set of steps in Rome, Italy, climbing a steep slope between the Piazza di Spagna at the base and Piazza Trinità dei Monti, dominated by the church of Trinità dei Monti. The Scalinata is the longest and widest staircase in Europe.[1] The monumental stairway of 138 steps was built with French diplomat Étienne Gueffierâ€

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Rome History –Trevi Fountain

Posted by Romanizer on March 03, 2010 in History tagged with

You will not find any other place in the world that celebrates the ever-mutating and incredible power of water like Rome. The Trevi Fountain is a fantastic work of art that is much more than a mere sculpture. This triumphant example of Baroque art with its soft, natural lines and fantasy creatures embodies movement as the soul of the world. The fountain is a true wonder, a jewel of water and

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Rome History – The Mouth of Truth

Posted by Romanizer on March 03, 2010 in History tagged with

"La Bocca della Verità (in English, "the Mouth of Truth") is an image, carved from Pavonazzetto marble, of a man-like face, located in the portico of the church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin in Rome, Italy. The sculpture is thought to be part of a 1st century ancient Roman fountain, or perhaps a manhole cover, portraying one of several possible pagan gods, probably Oceanus. Most Romans believe

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Rome History – Appian Way

Posted by Romanizer on March 03, 2010 in History tagged with

The Appian Way (Appia Antica and Parco dell'Appia Antica) is a regional protected area also called Appian Park. The Park's aims are conservation and enhancement of its territory to allow people to enjoy the extraordinary scenic beauty, to learn about and study this fundamental historic, artistic and natural heritage. The Park covers an area of around 3,400 hectares. Within this area are 16km

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Rome History – The Roman Forum

Posted by Romanizer on March 03, 2010 in History tagged with , , , , ,

"The Roman Forum, also known by its original Latin designation (Latin: Forum Romanum, Italian: Foro Romano), is located between the Palatine Hill and the Capitoline Hill of the city of Rome, Italy. Citizens of the ancient city referred to the location as the "Forum Magnum" or just the "Forum". It is part of the centralised area around which the ancient Roman civilization developed." Wikipedi

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Rome History – Colosseum

Posted by Romanizer on March 03, 2010 in History tagged with ,

"The Colosseum or Roman Coliseum, originally the Flavian Amphitheatre (Latin: Amphitheatrum Flavium, Italian Anfiteatro Flavio or Colosseo), is an elliptical amphitheatre in the center of the city of Rome, Italy, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire. It is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering." Wikipedia View Useful Information about the Colosseum Introduction Even today, in a world of skyscrapers, the Colosseum is hugely impressive. It stands as a glorious but troubling monument to Roman imperial power and cruelty. Inside it, behind those serried ranks of arches and columns, Romans for centuries cold-bloodedly killed literally thousands of people whom they saw as criminals, as well as professional fighters and animals.

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