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The maritime Voyages of Discovery turned Lisbon into one of the world’s great ports and the centre of an empire that stretched from Brazil in the West to India in the East. On the banks of the river, great monuments testify to that history.
Various populations from prehistoric times and antiquity have sought refuge on Monaco’s Rocher and in its port. Sailors have heralded from as far away as the Orient. In the sixth century B.C. a Ligurian tribe inhabited the area leaving behind their name to what would become Monaco.
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Rome
The eternal city of Rome is probably one of the most famous cities in the western world. However, if you think of Rome only as the pizza and spaghetti capital, you are in for big news. Rome boasts some of the ancient world’s most popular sites, such as the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, but also caters for a more modern (and fashionable) taste with hundreds of clothes, shoes and jewelry shops on Mercato di Via Sannio.
Rome tourist attractions
1: The Colosseum
Ah yes, what would a trip to Rome be without a visit to its most famous landmark the Colosseum? It was the home of the Gladiators (slaves, prisoners of war or condemned criminals) in ancient times, and served as a massive ring of entertainment for 50 000 or more bloodthirsty spectators.
2: The Roman Forum
The ancient empire of Rome all began here at the Roman Forum. This is where judicial laws were made, prostitution implemented and all businesses were run from. In short, the heart of Rome.
3: Roman Pantheon
The Roman Pantheon is a temple dedicated to all the gods of ancient Rome. Even though the Pantheon has been used ever since it was built between 118 and 125 A.D, it is still the best preserved ruin in Rome today.
4: Roman Aqueducts
The Roman Aqueducts are a testament of how the genius of the Romans went to work. Some aqueducts are still used today, providing fresh water to hundreds of houses and sewerage systems which carries the water out of the city.
5: The Catacombs
These are a series of ancient burial chambers dating back from the early second to fifth century AD. Some of the more prominent catacombs are Praetextatus, San Sebastiano, San Callisto and the Jewish Catacombs of the Villa Torlonia.
6: Appian Way
The Appian Way is one of the most famous roads in Rome. It was built in 312 BC and spans over a whopping 350 miles (563kms), which was a lot of road for those times I might add. The Appian Way still exists today in top form, and goes by several significant tombs and architecture along its way.
7: Trevi Fountain
This fountain is the largest and most famous fountain in Rome, and the Trevi fountain as we know it today, was designed by Nicola Salvi 1732, and completed in 1762. To many this fountain holds a very poetic and symbolic beauty, and has been starred in movies such as “Three coins in a fountain" and "La dolce vita".
8: Castel Sant’ Angelo – The Vatican City
It was originally built as a mausoleum for the emperor Hadrian (AD 130-139), but has since then also served as a prison and papal residence. It was also used by former popes as a place of sanctuary, away from danger. And sure enough, there is still a covered passageway that leads from Castel Sant’ Angelo to the Vatican today!
9: St Peters Square - The Vatican City
St Peters Square represents the core of the Vatican City, which is also the smallest state in the world. In its early years, the square used to be the location of the Nerone Circus and Gardens, but has also played a role in Christian history, where many Christians, including St Peter, suffered from martyrdom.
10: St Peters Basilica – The Vatican City
The St Peters Basilica now stands on the spot where St Peter and many other Christians were martyred. It is a holy site for Christian pilgrims, and also aspiring classical artists, where they can view the stunning works of the great Italian master Michelangelo.
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