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Pantheon is a building in Rome, Italy that means “to every god”. The building is in honor to all the gods of Ancient Rome. The building was initially built as a temple but later converted into a church of Santa Maria and Martyres church. It is considered as one of the most impressive sight of Rome. Until 20th century, Pantheon was considered the largest structure of the world.
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Roman Forum is the most popular sight in Rome where you can actually walk around the history of Rome. It is where once an Empire was planned, accomplished, and commanded. Until March 2008, visit to Roman Forum was free without any charge come and go any time but city of Rome started a fee for this famous attraction place.
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Colosseum is the largest structure ever built in the Roman Empire which was initially a Flavian Amphitheatre that was used for entertainment and performances. It is recognized as one of the impressive structure built by Roman architects and engineers in 80 AD.
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Trevi fountain is located in Rome, Italy which is recognized as a famous fountain in the world. It is 26 meters high and 20 meters wide. Trevi Fountain is one of the large Baroque fountain that shows exaggerated motion and details of some dramas, tension, sculpture, painting, literature, dance, and music.
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St Peter’s Basilica is a church located in Rome, Italy that has the world’s largest interior of a Christian church. The church has been recognized as a unique position in Christian world and is considered Christians’ greatest church of all. It is said that St. Peter was the first pope whose tomb is underneath the church.
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Capitoline Museum is a museum located in Rome, Italy that is divided into two palaces. It was built in 17th century based on Michelangelo’s designs. Before the construction of the museum it was known as Capitoline Hill which was the most sacred place in Rome because of its holiest temples.
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The Trajan Market is a large complex of Rome, Italy that was once world’s oldest shopping mall built. It was built in 100-110 AD by architect, Apollodorus of Damascus. Apollodorus built the market in row of columns and with multiple stories.
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Circus Maximus was the biggest platform of entertainment for ancient Rome. It was a Roman chariot racing stadium that origins back from 6th century BC. King of Tarquinius invented a track between Palatine and Aventine hills for the racking stadium. The 621m length and 118m width stadium was considered the largest stadium in ancient Rome.
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Piazza Navona is a town square in Rome, Italy. It was built in 1st century AD. Since 15th century it has been recognized as a public space. It is one of the most famous and beautiful area of Rome with three magnificent fountains and Domitian’s stadium.
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Piazza di Spagna is the most well known meeting place of Rome. It has beautiful view of the fountains and Spanish steps in the town square. It is a common hangout place for youngsters during summer time. The foutaints and the Spanish steps is a common meeting place to even meet new friends.
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