Rome
Completed in 1762 AD, the Trevi Fountain is one of the most famous fountains in the world, and, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful.
Trevi Fountain offers a nice location to socialize, take photos, or even eat, as there are quite a few restaurant nearby. If you’re not a fan of crowds, I’d avoid the area.
I personally enjoyed the experience, especially seeing the architecture of the fountain, and would recommend visiting to anyone who’s taking a trip to Rome.
Completed in 125 AD, the Pantheon was a temple created to celebrate all of the Roman gods, until it was converted into a Catholic church in 609 AD; the structure is still in use to this day.
The Pantheon is a must see, during your visit to Rome. You’ll be blown away by the incredible architecture, and what makes things better is that it has free entry for tourists. Be aware that the lines can get a bit long, especially during the afternoon, however they move quickly.
Here are some of the photos I captured of the structure.
The Roman Forum was essentially the “Heart” of Ancient Rome, as it housed not only the Senate and many of the government buildings, but acted as the city center for the citizens of that time. The area also provided spaces for entertainment, speeches and protests, places to shop, and where elections took place.
Today, the area is an archaeological site and open-air museum, providing tourists the opportunity to explore some of what Ancient Rome had to offer.
During my visit to the Forum, I enjoyed spending time discovering many of the ruins that I’ve read about or have seen depicted in film, and walked up Palatine Hill to see the ruins and Rome from above.
Exploring Ancient Rome’s Forum and Palatine Hill was incredible, and experiencing the area from above was literally breathtaking. If you don’t mind walking a little, I’d recommend you taking the climb to the top to see everything, and be sure to wear your walking shoes!
If you’re planning to explore, you can purchase tickets from their site.
Here are photos that I captured during my time exploring the Roman Forum.
Completed in 80 AD, the Colosseum is the world’s largest amphitheater, and Rome’s most popular landmark. During its heyday, the structure was used for primarily entertainment purposes, such as gladiatorial fights, theater performances, and more.
Having visited the structure in person this summer, I was blown away by how remarkable it was, and amazed by the fact that it’s still standing after nearly 2000 years.
What makes it even better is that it’s also right next to the popular Roman Forum, which is also worth visiting. You can read about my experience at the Roman Forum here.
For anyone who’s a history buff or someone who just appreciates great architecture, or even for those of you who’d like to see the wonders of the world, visiting the Colosseum is a must see during your visit to Rome.
Here are some of the photos I captured of the wonder.
