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Rome
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Rome
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Rome
The Spanish Steps in Rome and its famous stairs
There are so many beautiful squares in Rome that it is very difficult to stay with one but many consider that the most interesting of all is the Spanish Steps (Piazza di Spagna in Italian). The staircase is one of the liveliest and busiest places in Rome and one of the images of the city. Its situation is extraordinary and in it is the Embassy of Spain to the Holy See, a reason that gives its name to the square. By the way, it is the oldest embassy in the world. What to see in the Spanish Steps in Rome…
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The best areas to stay in Rome. Where to sleep
If you are thinking of visiting Rome and you are looking for accommodation, here we are going to tell you which are the best neighborhoods to stay in the capital of Italy and the best options to sleep. It is a very touristic city, so you will not be short of an accommodation offer, at all prices and all types of accommodation in Rome. The most important thing you should keep in mind is that it is close to the tourist areas or that there is a good means of transport to get to them. Here are the best areas…
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Agrippa’s Pantheon, the best preserved monument in Rome
In Rome we can find numerous monuments from the ancient Roman Empire but there is one of them, which without being as famous as the Colosseum, has a very special title, that of the best preserved ancient monument to see in Rome. And it is that although it seems a lie, the Pantheon of Agrippa has almost 2,000 years of history. Among the Romans it is usually known as La Rotonda, a name that also receives the square in which it is located. Do not miss this guided tour of the Pantheon and the Ara Pacis, another very interesting nearby…
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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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