Rome
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The Baths of Caracalla, the best preserved in Rome
One of the best pastimes for the ancient Romans, apart from the fights in the Colosseum, the races in the Circus or the performances in the Theater, were the thermal baths. The baths were used to maintain the hygiene of the Romans although they were also a perfect place to establish social relationships. Among all the baths that were in Rome, the best preserved that have survived to this day have been the Baths of Caracalla. Life in the Roman baths and how they work The main function, as is logical, of the Roman public baths was that, the bath.…
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The Piazza of Venice and the colossal Vittoriano
Several buildings dominate the skyline of Piazza de Venezia but only one stands out above the rest. Many consider that this imposing monument does not paint anything in this part of Rome and that it clashes with the surroundings. That is why it has received a lot of criticism. Perhaps they are right, but the truth is that the Vittoriano, as the Monument to Victor Manuel II is also known, is a colossal monument that leaves no one indifferent. It was built in 1911 to pay homage to the first king of Italy after unification. The Monument to Victor Emmanuel…
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Visit St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican and its basilica
Saint Peter’s Square in the Vatican is not just any square. It is one of the most famous squares in the world and constitutes in itself, together with the Basilica of San Pedro and other adjoining buildings, the smallest country in the world. A country within a city. And a wonder that deserves a detailed visit. The beautiful square was built thanks to Bernini between 1656 and 1667 and we recommend visiting it (also) at night when it is quiet and illuminated. Vatican guided tour and skip-the-line tickets On this guided tour you will get to know the Vatican Museums,…
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Visit the Castle of San’t Angelo, Mausoleum of Hadrian
Very close to the Vatican we find one of the most famous and photographed castles in the world. It is the Castel Sant’Angelo, also called Hadrian’s Mausoleum, and is known by the nickname “The Guardian of Rome”. It forms a splendid ensemble with the bridge that crosses the Tiber River, the Sant’Angelo Bridge, and despite having been built in the 2nd century, it is perfectly preserved. History of the Castle of Sant’Angelo It was the Emperor Hadrian who ordered its construction in the year 135 to become his own mausoleum, although its works ended in 139, one year after his…
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