Great Ancient Rome Sites To Check Out

The remarkable glory of the ancient Roman civilization is without doubt a pure work of art. The archeological sites of Rome are popular among people and are situated in the historic center. There are many legends associated with the forming of Rome, but as a civilization, Ancient Rome came about in the ninth century as part of the Italian peninsula. A small agricultural community was the starting point of the entire empire spanning throughout the Mediterranean Sea.

From the Colosseum to the Catacombs the ancient city of Rome is full of grandeur and a lively history that came with the civilizations. Other famous sites include the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, the Roman Forum, the Palatine Hill, the Capitoline Hill, the Baths of Diocletian and the Baths of Caracalla. The Colosseum is without a doubt the most famous architectures. An amphitheatre which could hold over fifty thousand spectators was built in 80 AD. The Emperor Vespasian was known to hold the infamous gladiator fights there. Sea battles were also held there when the Colosseum was flooded.

The Roman Pantheon is another historical site which is a temple erected during 118 - 125 AD. This was built by Emperor Hadrian as a temple of all the gods. Later the early Christians turned it into a church. The magnificent dome and the ancient architecture is awe inspiring and can be enjoyed from a piazza next to it. Inside it are a number of well preserved tombs.

A huge compound of basilicas, arches and ruined temples called the ancient Roman Forum, was once the business center of Rome. The Capitoline Hill is another famous center and was the holding place of the temple of Jupiter. Today it boasts two awesome museums including the Palazzo Nuovo and the Palazzo del Conservatori with great Roman and Greek artifacts and frescoes.

The Piazza Navona was a stadium in the first century and is now full of lavish cafes and the prolific Baroque fountains. Then there is the Palatine Hill where the aristocrats and emperors of ancient Rome lived. The grand Domus Augustana and Domus Flavia are wondrous and magnificent emperor residences.

The public baths of ancient Rome called the Baths of Diocletian were built over 32 acres of land. But now only the remains stay in the National Roman Museum. The Trajan's market is believed to be the world's most ancient shopping mall. The Via Appia Antica and Catacombs are also open to public viewing.