subject: The Sights of Ancient Rome [print this page] Author: Adam Singleton Author: Adam Singleton
You cannot visit somewhere like Rome without taking a fully loaded camera with you. This is because it is packed with the sights that people of thousands of years ago saw as well. It is quite something to realise that so many different people over the ages have seen the same buildings. One of the most famous is the Pantheon. It has stood for nearly two thousand years, and shows every sign that it will stand for two thousand more. Of course it has been repaired as the centuries have gone by. People use it for worship today, but they dont worship the Greek gods for whom the building was originally built. Most of the ancient Roman sights in the city are visible because of their size. But that doesnt always make them easy to see. This is particularly the case with the Roman catacombs. As their name would suggest, these go under the city itself. It is believed that the catacombs have been in existence since the 2nd century. They are split into different named areas, including the Catacombs of Domitilla and the Catacombs of San Callisto. The entrances to the various catacombs tend to look quite unassuming. That makes your own exploration even more amazing however. When you descend into one of these ancient burial sites it is easy to feel the years peel away and imagine you are standing in the second century instead of the twenty first. Another big draw for visitors to Rome is the Roman Forum. Even though the building as a whole no longer stands, there are enough of the ruins left to give a good idea of what it must have looked and felt like. As you wander around the ruins you can picture the ancient Romans meeting and talking in the Forum. It consists of many different temples, one of which is dedicated to Julius Caesar. This was built only after Caesar had been murdered however. Finally make sure you see the Baths of Caracalla. Although these are now just ruins, along with many other ancient Roman sights in the city, they are still a captivating sight. Hundreds of bathers would have been able to use the baths at once. That gives you an idea of just how big the complex is! The baths have stood since around 216 AD, so they have worn the time well considering everything nature has thrown at them. No matter which ancient sights you want to see, there are plenty of Rome hotels that are close to all the main sights. Plan where you would like to go the most, and then book your room accordingly. Planning both your accommodation and sightseeing in advance ensures you get to see the best of Rome's sights without spending too much time travelling around.About the Author:
Adam Singleton writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.
