I arrived in Rome last night just in time to see the World Cup final. Italy won so that was a pretty crazy atmosphere.
Today I took a bus from the campground into the city to have a look around. I didn’t have a very good map so ended up a little bit lost which meant I didn’t get to see as much as I had hoped. I found the city to be bit overwhelming.
I did manage to make it to the Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine.
The Arch of Constantine is a triumphal arch in Rome, situated between the Colosseum and the Palatine Hill. It was erected by the Roman Senate to commemorate Constantine I’s victory over Maxentius at the Battle of Milvian Bridge in 312.
Although the Colosseum is falling apart, I still got an overwhelming feeling of how impressive it must have been in its prime. This monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games is the largest amphitheatre ever built.
The Colosseum could hold, it is estimated, between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators, it was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era. It was later reused for such purposes as housing, workshops, quarters for a religious order, a fortress, a quarry, and a Christian shrine. — Wikipedia
I moved onto the Trevi Fountain which I loved and was so looking forward to seeing. It was much bigger than I imagined but absolutely heaving with tourists.
This image is not my own but it demonstrates how crazy it is too visit. It’s almost identical to the day I visited the famous tourist attraction.
Tomorrow I visit the Vatican City and the Spanish Steps.
For more information on the Colosseum, one of the World’s 7Wonders read this: The Great Arena
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