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What to visit in Rome: TOP-8 ancient Roman places in the capital of Italy. Part II

In continuation of the first part, today we will continue the symbolic rating of the most interesting places connected with Ancient Rome, which are worth visiting if your path lies through the capital of Italy. And although the second part of the rating is places from 5th to 8th, we are sure that they are no less interesting than those considered earlier. In the end, our rating is purely symbolic.

No. 5 Navona Square

Built in the first century for athletic competitions and chariot races, Navona Square today is full of luxurious cafes and serves as a haven for the three legendary Baroque Roman fountains.

Baroque Navona Square

Rumor has it that this is exactly the place where the famous Tartufo ice cream was invented, which is still offered to try in cafes located on the square. By the way Navona Square noted in the sensational film Angels and Demons.

No. 6 Palatine

According to legend, Romulus and Remus were fed by a she-wolf on the Palatine. However, the history of the hill is not limited to this legend. Palatine was one of the most fashionable areas of ancient Rome. By the end of the Republic, belonging to the inhabitants of Palatine allowed the ancient Romans to judge the status of a person.

For 300 years, the Palatine was considered an imperial district.

Later, the legendary hill was also chosen by emperors, who built a total of 5 residences here: Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Domitian and the North, securing the glory of the Imperial District for more than 300 years. In addition to the imperial palaces, temples were also actively built on the Palatine. And although many of them did not survive to this day, on the hill you can still see the ruins of the sanctuaries of Cybele, Victoria and Apollo.

No. 7 Baths of Diocletian

The baths of Diocletian once occupied an area of ​​32 acres and were the largest public baths in ancient Rome, accommodating up to 3,000 people. The baths themselves were decorated with fountains and pavilions, but the complex also housed a library, meeting rooms and exercises.

Although most of the original buildings did not survive to this day, part of the complex still survived and today is part of the National Museum of Rome. Some elements in the building were reconstructed, and the Complex itself is open for visits every day except Monday.

№8 Terme Caracalla

Located between Aventin and Celius, the terms of Caracalla already in the Ancient Roman era were considered one of the wonders of the Eternal City. Completed in the 217th year - after the death of the emperor - the terms were very popular among the Romans. The complex was so huge that it accommodated at the same time up to 1600 visitors.

The ruins of Therm Caracalla are well preserved to this day

As in the case with the terms of Diocletian, the complex also housed gymnasiums, galleries, gardens and shops for the sale of food and drinks. Its original function terms of Caracalla continued to carry out until the VI century, but the design was so perfect that their ruins are well preserved to this day.

By the way, walking around Rome is much more interesting, accompanied by a guide. BlogoItaliano wrote his review of the attempt to hire a guide in Rome and what came of it in the article Guide to Rome: his man in the Eternal City.

What else to visit in Rome:

Watch the video: TOP 10 Things to do in ROME (November 2024).

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