A few years ago we traveled to Rome and we were able to meet her first hand, although it was 6 days that we were able to know her thoroughly, we will not lie if we say that we are left wanting more.
Lately, many people ask us about this city, what to see in Rome and how to plan the days they will be there and we are surprised when we see that the majority have many fewer days than we do.
For that reason, we wanted to leave you a list of several of the most essential things to see in everything trip to Rome.
And what is best known in Italy and especially in Rome that the Colosseum? Few things, really!
The Colosseum is an amphitheater of the Roman Empire, built in the center of Rome In the yes.
For its conservation and logically for its history, the Colosseum is one of the most important monuments of antiquity.
It was declared a World Heritage Site in 1980 and one of the New Wonders of the Modern World in 2007.
What to see on a trip to Rome. Coliseum
Although before we said that few things are better known than the Colosseum in Rome, we can not fail to include in this list, another thing for which the city of Rome is identified: The Trevi Fountain.
The Trevi Fountain is almost 40 meters in front, making it the largest and most famous of the city's monumental fountains.
The fountain is located at a crossroads of three streets, which indicates the last point of the Aqua Virgo, one of the aqueducts that had Rome.
There is a legend that tells that visitors who throw a coin at the source ensure their return to the city. We throw it ... so it is clear that we will return!
What to see on a trip to Rome.Fontana di Trevi
As we write this entry, we remember more and more things that we should include in this list, without a doubt all Rome It deserves to be included, but of course, there are always some things that stand out over others. This is the case of the Pantheon of Agrippa.
The Pantheon of Agrippa or Pantheon of Rome is a circular temple, built at the beginning of the Roman Empire.
It is dedicated to all the gods of the Empire and is known as La Rotonda. From here comes the name of the square in which it is located.
What to see on a trip to Rome.Pantheon of Agrippa
One of the things to do without a doubt in Rome is to sit in front of the Pantheon, with a good cold beer and just observe it ...
What to see on a trip to Rome.Pantheon of Agrippa
And how can we forget the Roman Forum? Something also impossible in a city like Rome where it is so present at every step in the city.
The Roman Forum was the central area in which the ancient city of Rome.
Here commerce, religion, justice, business took place ...
He is currently famous for the remains that are preserved, which perfectly show the use that was given to each space in the times of the Roman Empire.
What to see on a trip to Rome.Roman Forum
We visit it conscientiously, but in a month in which the heat surprised us without waiting for it too much, so we are wishing that our wish in La Fontana di Trevi is fulfilled and we will return soon to Rome, to return to tour the Forum with all the tranquility and time it deserves.
What to see on a trip to Rome.Roman Forum
We should not include it "officially" in this list dedicated to Rome, but indisputably, someone who comes to the city and does not visit the Vatican ... has not known Rome.
The Vatican, officially State of the Vatican City has a population of approximately 900 people.
It is so small that St. Peter's Basilica occupies 7% of the State's surface.
Here we find the Holy See, the highest institution of the Catholic Church.
The highest authority of the Vatican is the pontiff.
The architectural complex was declared a World Heritage Site in 1984.
Vatican City
One of the most important visits we can do is St. Peter's Basilica, one of the most beautiful in the world.
Basilica of Saint Peter. Vatican City
It is also impossible not to name here La Piedad, one of the most beautiful sculptures we have ever seen and before which we stayed many minutes.
Piety Basilica of Saint Peter. Vatican City
Another thing that should not be missed in a trip to Rome it would be the possibility of knowing the Vatican Necropolis.
We were lucky enough to be able to book and to be granted permission for that visit.
All the memories we have are visual, because they don't let us take pictures, although we made one, in a furtive way, because we couldn't resist.
Vatican Necropolis. Vatican City
After this review of some of the most essential things about Rome, we can only give advice ... buy a flight, book a good place to sleep and enjoy one of the most magical cities in the world: Rome.
