When In Rome, Do As the Romans Do!

ByJAMIE Taylor

Giotto di Bondone has very correctly said, “Rome is the city of echoes, the city of illusions and the city of yearning.” Rome presents itself to the tourists as a museum that needs to be crossed gradually; otherwise, you’ll miss an imperative part of its history. Rome bears the soul and essence of their ancient rulers, leaders, and artist that cannot be missed while exploring it with the real Romans. It is implausible to understand Rome from a place so afar. You need to see the world’s capital to witness the beauty personified and take in its intrinsic morals and values before abandoning Italy’s enchanting capital to return to your home sweet home. So, plan a trip to Rome to feel the real holiday spirit.

Please note: If you want to travel to Rome, make your American Airlines reservations days before the trip to get fantastic discounts and offers on tickets, rental cars, hotel rooms, etc. 

Rome As It Is

  1. The Colosseum: The Flavian Amphitheatre

The Colosseum is considered the most intriguing architecture in Rome built in the center of the city of Rome, Italy. It is an oval amphitheater that is regarded as the symbol of Rome that contains 2000 years of history, and if you dig deeper, you might as well discover some untouched facts. During its initial years, the arena hosted 50,000 people, allowing them to relish animals’ exhibition, a recreation of battles and gladiators, and execution of prisoners. The grand theater was active for 500 years, and last was utilized in the 6th century. The architecture remained strong and upright even when it had to suffer the ruthless bombing of World War II, loot from the foreigners, and devastating earthquakes. After that, the amphitheater was used as a cemetery, Church, storage, and a castle for nobility. 

Did you know: The Colosseum had a canvas ceiling to protect people from sun and rain. The machinery and cages were kept underneath the arena.

  1. Trevi Fountain: An enchanting fountain

How you ever been told to throw a coin in Trevi Fountain to fulfill your wishes? Trevi Fountain is the largest fountain in the city and known to many as a fountain of wishes. It was built during the renaissance period, under Pope Nicholas V. The bewitching fountain holds many dream coins underneath for the mere reason people take it as a fountain of dreams. The myth of the Trevi fountain originated from the movie, ‘Three Coins in the fountain.’ According to the movie, if you throw a coin from your right hand over your left shoulder, you will fulfill your wishes.

  • If you throw one coin in the fountain, you will return to Rome.

  • If you throw two coins, you will fall in love with an Italian, and

  • If you throw three coins, you will marry the person you love. 

 Did you know: Interestingly, the name f the fountain derives from Tre Vie, which means three-way, as the fountain was a meeting point of three states. 

  1. The Palatine Hill: The Place where it all started

The legend goes that a She-Wolf took care of two boys, Romulus and Remus, inhabited somewhere on the Palatine Hill. As the two boys grew up, they desired to form a city near the banks of the river; however, they couldn’t come under a mutual agreement, and so Romelus killed Remus and built Rome. Today, Palatine hill is considered as the birthplace of Rome. During the Republican period, the Palatine Hill was the home for many upper-class Rome citizens who later on situated sumptuous palaces on the hill. The palaces’ walls speak pertaining to its history, ruthful rulers, and the artistry of that time, which is well-preserved for the tourists who visit the castles every year. 

Did you know: Palatine Museum situated on the Palatine Hill contains all the artifacts and sculptures found during the excavation carried out on the Palatine Hill. 

Although Rome is a place that is full of palaces, important forums, and history so classified, it is impossible to share all the essential sites to visit in one blog. Still, I have mentioned three imperative places to visit in Rome. If they have struck a chord in you, do make your Sun Country reservations today and enjoy a trip to the land of dreams, wonders, and illusions with your loved ones. 

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