Exploring the Ancient Rome
Rome's ancient past has unquestionably been the main attraction for centuries, bringing millions of visitors to the Eternal City every year. The Colosseum and the surrounding landmarks, such as the Palatine Hill, Imperial Fora, Arch of Constantine, Roman Forum, and other monuments, are remains of what once served as the capital of one of the greatest empires in history. This route will give you the chance to stroll through the centre of modern Rome while exploring some of the most iconic historic sites of the city.
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The Colosseum is an oval amphitheater in the center of the city of Rome, Italy, just east of the Roman Forum. It is the largest ancient amphitheater ever built and is still the largest standing amphitheater in the world today. — Wikipedia
The Arch of Constantine is a triumphal arch in Rome dedicated to the emperor Constantine the Great. The arch was commissioned by the Roman Senate to commemorate Constantine's victory over Maxentius at the Battle of Milvian Bridge in AD 312. — Wikipedia
The Palatine Hill, which relative to the seven hills of Rome is the centremost, is one of the most ancient parts of the city and has been called "the first nucleus of the Roman Empire." — Wikipedia
The Roman Forum, also known by its Latin name Forum Romanum, is a rectangular forum (plaza) surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient government buildings at the center of the city of Rome. — Wikipedia
The Theatre of Marcellus is an ancient open-air theatre in Rome, Italy, built in the closing years of the Roman Republic. At the theatre, locals and visitors alike were able to watch performances of drama and song. — Wikipedia
The Imperial Fora are a series of monumental fora, constructed in Rome over a period of one and a half centuries, between 46 BC and 113 AD. The fora were the centre of the Roman Republic and of the Roman Empire. — Wikipedia
Trajan's Market is a large complex of ruins in the city of Rome, Italy, located on the Via Dei Fori Imperiali, at the opposite end of the Colosseum. — Wikipedia
