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Rome is a glorious city blessed with Centuries worth of amazing classic architecture. The Coliseum, the Roman Forum and the Vatican museums and much more. There is so much to see in Rome. There are churches, statues and fountains, museums, music halls and art galleries, open air cafes and friendly natives who are always happy to tell you about their city. A visit to Rome is like a journey into the history of mankind. The ancient cobblestone streets, the aqueducts that made fresh water in the cities possible and numerous structures featuring the arch that revolutionized architecture. You can enjoy it all within walking distance from some of the best hotels in Rome.
There are about 20 hills in Rome but the historic city was known for having been built on 7 hills. Those hills are Aventine, Capitoline, Palatine, Caelian, Viminal, Esquiline and Quirinal. Today five of those hills are covered with famous monuments and parks and one is the site of modern Rome's city hall. From the comfort of many hotels in Rome on can see the monuments on these hills beaconing one likewise teachers wishing to reveal the mysteries of the universe.
The mastery and movement of water is one of Rome's great achievements. Monuments to this mastery exist all over this great city. While the aqueducts were the means of bringing the water into the city, the fountains displayed the Roman control over this essential element in all its glory. Today there are hundreds of fountains all over Rome that testify to the artistry and talent of the people of this ancient city. No trip to Rome is complete without seeing some of these great works that combine art and engineering. Works like the Trevi Fountain, the Fountain of Triton, the fountains of Piazza Navona including the Fountain of Neptune and the Four Rivers Fountain, the fountains of Piazza Venezia, the Colonna Fountain and the Minerva Fountain often leave visitors in awe of the skill and artistry of the builders of this great city.
The ruins of Rome's great structures are what draws millions of people to The Eternal City. While tourists may love the open air cafes, the exotic food and great wines, Rome's main attraction is its architecture. People travel from all over the world to see the Pantheon, the Coliseum, the Baths of Diocletian and the many basilicas. The Arch of Constantine, Piazza Del Campidoglio, the Roman Forum and many other structures make a trip to this fantastic city the dream of a lifetime. A trip to Rome offers the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the great and the near great and see structures that have intrigued mankind for centuries.
