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ROME
Rome is eternal with its Trivi fountain, the Colosseum, Piazza Venezia, Via dei Fori Imperiali, Arch of Constantine, Piazza del Campidoglio, Tarpeian Rock, Santa Maria della Consolazione, Circus Maximus, Piazza della Bocca della Verita, and Via del Velabro. Rome is known as the richest art city of the world. Rome's attractions are listed below :-
The Colosseum - The Colosseum is one of the wonders of the world. The elliptical bowl has a capacity of 50,000 seats. From A.D. 80, it has seen many bloody combats between gladiators and wild beasts. This is certainly a must see.
Protestant Cemetery - This cemetery holds the remains of many famous and eminent writers and poets. Some of the names include the romantic poet John Keats whose epitaph -- "Here lies one whose name was writ in water" is engraved on the tomb. Other occupants of this old cemetery include ashes of Percy Bysshe Shelley, author of "Prometheus Unbound".
Golden House of Nero - After the Great Fire of Rome in 64 AD, the Roman Emperor Nero used the space where many buildings had burned down to build himself a new palace. So, in the middle of downtown Rome, he built a palace, which he called the "Golden House". The Golden House was once very luxurious. In front of the Golden House, Nero put an enormous statue of himself, covered with gold.
The Pantheon - The Pantheon was built in 27 B.C. and it was rebuilt in second century A.D. It is the only ancient Roman building which is still intact. The pantheon means "All the Gods". This is a perfect square resting in a cylinder which measures 142 feet wide and 142 feet high.
Trevi Fountain - Trevi Fountain, on a piazza of Via del Tritone, features mythical sea creatures and cascading waters. Legend dictates that you can ensure return to Rome by tossing a coin into the fountain. You will surely toss a coin!
St. Peter's Basilica - This is the most visited shrine in the whole world. St. Peter's is located in Vatican City, across the river Tiber, west of Rome's center. Vatican City is completely surrounded by the city of Rome.
Vatican Museums - These museums are known to hold treasures from antiquity and the Renaissance, which are held within lavish palaces, apartments and galleries leading to the renowned Sistine Chapel.