| Pantheon | | | | the end of the aqua duct Aqua Virgo. The figure of |
| Originally the Pantheon was built around 27 BC under | | | | Neptune - God of the sea - dominates the scene |
| the consulship of Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, as a | | | | which represents the many moods of the sea. |
| temple to the Gods. The building is still in use today | | | | The Baths of Caracalla |
| as a Christian church. Its spectacular domed roof is | | | | It was in the Bathhouses that much of Roman |
| awesome - built probably to represent the arched | | | | business and social life took place. The baths of |
| vault of the heavens. There are many famous people | | | | Caracalla were huge, holding up to 1600 people. It |
| buried here including Raphael. | | | | was an extremely luxurious place needing the work |
| Vatican City | | | | of many slaves to keep it running. Here the Roman |
| No trip to Rome would be complete without a visit | | | | citizens would enjoy hot and cold pools, a stroll in the |
| to the Vatican - the centre of Christianity. The | | | | beautiful gardens or browsing through the extensive |
| Vatican is the smallest, richest state on the planet. | | | | library. Brothels were also provided to feed the |
| At its centre is the tomb of St. Peter the Apostle | | | | decadence of ancient Rome. |
| over which is built the Basilica. This is the largest | | | | The design of these baths inspired modern structures |
| religious building in the world. You will be awe struck | | | | including Pennsylvania Station in New York. |
| by the sheer volume of priceless art and artefacts | | | | Roman Forum |
| on display. The Sistine Chapel is a must see with its | | | | This is located in a valley between the hills of Rome. |
| famous ceiling painted by Michelangelo himself. | | | | It was the political and economic centre of Rome |
| Coliseum | | | | during the Republic. Remains of many of the judicial |
| This magnificent piece of Roman architecture was | | | | buildings can be seen here, alongside major temples |
| built nearly two thousand years ago as a venue for | | | | such as 'The Temple of Castor and Pollux'. This is a |
| entertaining the citizens of Rome. Gory, gladiatorial | | | | huge site worth taking the time to fully explore. |
| contests took place here attended by up to fifty | | | | The Eternal City |
| thousand spectators. It must have been a glorious | | | | Rome is an exciting, vibrant city. Experience 'la Dolce |
| sight complete with its huge canopy to protect the | | | | Vita' as only the Italians know how. Indulge yourself |
| crowds from adverse weather. | | | | in the home of the pizza and ice-cream. Visit one of |
| Trevi Fountain | | | | the opera houses or go to an open air performance |
| The film 'Three Coins in a Fountain' fuelled the | | | | with the coliseum as a backdrop. Enjoy sitting outside |
| popularity of the beautiful baroque fountain set in the | | | | one of the many cafes and bars and just watch the |
| Quirinale district. Legend has it that if you turn your | | | | world go by. |
| back and toss a coin over your shoulder into the | | | | Called the 'Eternal City', Rome has a timeless quality. |
| fountain, you will always return to Rome. | | | | Its ancient treasures are unsurpassed. Millions of |
| The sculptures in the fountain were originally designed | | | | tourists visit Rome every year making it one of the |
| by Bernini and completed by Salvi in 1792. They mark | | | | most popular destinations in the world. |