Rome, one
of the oldest cities in Europe and regarded as the birthplace of Western
civilisation is an amazing city. It is the only city in the world that is the
capital of two states, Italy and the Vatican! Since the 1st century AD, Rome
has been considered the seat of the Papacy and in the 8th century it became the
capital of the Papal States, which lasted until 1870. In 1871 Rome became the
capital of the Kingdom of Italy, and in 1946 that of the Italian Republic.
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When in
Rome you must take a guided tour of the Coliseum to soak into the history
behind that magnificent
structure. Visit it at least twice. Once in daylight
and once at night when it is beautifully lit up. It is listed as a
world
heritage since 1980 by UNESCO.
It is the
largest amphitheatre in the world and been in existence since 70-72AD. It was
called Amphitheatrum Flavium as it
was constructed by the Emperors of the Flavian dynasty. The name Coliseum is
believed to have been derived from the colossal statue of Nero that was built just
outside the amphitheatre. Now only the base of the statue exists.
Adjacent to
the Coliseum is the Roman Forum. In Latin, Forum means plaza or square. This
forum is
surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient government
buildings and the ruins of the Roman kingdom's earliest shrines and temples.
In the next post we will take a walking tour of Rome.
In the next post we will take a walking tour of Rome.
A great virtual tour of Rome Colosseum...
ReplyDeleteThank you Harsha
DeleteAwe-inspiring ruins. imagine the civilization that prospered here.
ReplyDeleteIndeed!
Deleteamazing capture of this beautiful piece of architecture. The story of the amphitheater and its gladiator games from their origins through the zenith of their development and into the decline and eventual fall provides a unique insight into the evolution and fall of the Roman empire itself.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jiggyasa
DeleteRome is swathed in a glorious past. It's historical importance can never be undermined. The pictures depict 'Rome in Ruins.
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful presentation, Deepak-ji - that night photo is simply amazing!
Hari Om
DeleteThank you Yamini ji
wonderful...!
ReplyDeleteRome in ruins ....nice capture waiting for your next post of walking tour :)
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Deletebeautiful it would have been when alive ! Mesmerizing captures of the ruins bhai !!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jack
DeleteDeepak ji, Awesome post and amazing captures.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rupam
DeleteBeautiful captures and that night shot is awesome...
ReplyDeleteThank you Meghana
Deletei hv a paln to visit there may be in 2014 thx for sharing :-)
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Deletesuperb photos ! TFS
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ReplyDeleteThank you Panchali
DeleteBeautiful coverage of the Roman history. Fantastic work.
ReplyDeleteThank you Dr.Kaustubh
DeleteWoow! Blown away by the shots! really a wonderful place and excellent shots
ReplyDeleteThank you Meoww
Deleteunusual shots of the Coliseum. The third one especially looks eerie! And has Travel Magic got a new name and look? Somehow I liked the word Magic more :)
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DeleteThanks for soaking us in the history, Deepak! Rome is indeed a lovely place and those pictures brought back the memories of the place!
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Deleteexcellant pictures with information
ReplyDeleteThank you Sir
DeleteBeautiful captures of the amphitheatre. My favourite is the one that was taken in night.
ReplyDeleteThank you Shweta
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