Don't know what the country's comin' to
But in Rome do as the Romans do
Will you on an evenin' in Roma?........
As Dean Martin Sang....do as the Romans do
Up early to explore Roma, short courtesy bus from the campsite to Prima Porta the local railway station which links into the underground network in Roma. Pick up two day bus and train pass for E 12.50.
Change onto the underground network at Flaminio and head for the main national and metropolitan station in Roma, Termini.
Catch the Hop On Hop Off bus to tour the city. First hop off point is the Colosseum. What an impressive sight this is, you can only dream of how grand this city was 2000 years ago, incredible structures, mind blowing images of the work that was required to build these palaces, temples, roads, pillars, statues etc. The amount of marble is incredible.
It is one of the few European cities to escape WWII reasonably unscathed. It was the centre of the Roman Empire for over 400 years. Rome remains essentially Renaissance and Baroque in character.
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| Strong Military Presence in Roma, Trump is also in town |
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| Forum Romanum |
Above the famous Constantine Arch
The Roman Forum is located between Palatine hill and the
Capitoline hill and was the central area around which the ancient city developed. It was also the royal residency of the Regia. The Forum flows into the Colosseum which was completed in 80 AD under Titus, was originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre. It could hold 50,000 spectators and is famous for it's gladatorial contests and public events.
Castel Sant Angelo, this is the Mausoleum of Hadrian, but later used as a fortress and castle. it is located just south of the Vatican. It is on the right bank of the Tiber River, and contains the ashes of Hadrian some of his family and many notable Roman Emperors.
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| Castel Sant Angelo |
A short walk from the Castel Sant'Angelo is St Peters. Entry to St Peter's is free
however the entry fee to the Museum and the Sistine Chapel is E 16. Visitors are many, approx 20,000 a day. There are many ways of escaping the queue's if you pay extra or book in advance, but all have to pass through security checks similar to airport screening and detection.
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| Inside the Museum |
It is one of the largest museum's in the world and it's exhibits are incredible
Inside the grounds of the Vatican are also enjoyable
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| Two of the Saints, Garry & Paul |
The main altar under the dome
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| Underground Crypt John Paul I who died after 33 Days |
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| Ross and the Swiss Guards |
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| Tiber River |
A bit of lunch by the Vatican
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