I love Rome. However, it wasn't the love at first sight. During my stay in Perugia I decided to go to Rome for a weekend. Everything seemed to be planned well, but then I had a problem to get out of Perugia and I was toing and froing between the railway station and the bus station, the distance between the two is not short. To be honest I was so tired and fed up that I was close to giving up and forgetting about Rome. However, it was the only weekend left when I could go to Rome so it convinced me that I still should go to the Eternal City. Finally I managed to get on the bus to Rome and get out of Perugia. Originally I wanted to go to Rome by train, not by bus so I was shocked when I found out that I arrived at Roma Tiburtina Railway Station, not the main Roma Termini Railway Station. They names sound almost the same, don't they? The moment I got on the bus I really hoped my bad luck for this day had been used, but I was wrong. Fortunately I had a map and I got where I wanted. I still had a problem to find accommodation, but I managed to find one. At that particular moment I was really tired and disappointed with Rome and the trip, but all I could do was to forget about the morning and enjoy the city, which I did.
During my stay in Rome I visited the Piazza di Spagna with famous Spanish Steps (Scalinata della Trinità dei Monti). It was about 40 degrees on that day so it was almost impossible to sit on the steps or at least sit there longer than few minutes. At the base of the Piazza there is the fountain called Fontana della Barcaccia ("Fountain of the Old Boat").
THE TREVI FOUNTAIN
From the Spanish Steps I went to another beautiful landmark - the Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi). Indeed, it's a real piece of art, but there is so little space in front of it and so many tourists that you do not feel like spending there too much time.
THE PANTHEON
Then I went to the Pantheon which was built as a temple to all the gods of Ancient Rome and rebuilt around 126 AD. It is so old, but still in a good condition, which is simply amazing. The interior of the Pantheon looks really nice and I was bewitched by the buliding and its long history.
THE PIAZZA NAVONA
The Piazza Navona is a long, spacious square, in the middle of which you can find a stunning Fountain of the Four Rivers (Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi). There is also the Church of Sant'Agnese and the Fontana di Nettuno.
The Piazza Navona is a fantastic place to sit for a while in a nearby cafe and drink Italian coffee. I really liked the place.
THE PIAZZA VENEZIA
Here you can see the National Monument of Victor Emmanuel II (Il Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele II), which is located on the Piazza Venezia.
THE ROMAN FORUM
The Roman Forum is really an impressive place, especially when you realize how old it is.
Below there is the sculpture of the Capitoline Wolf and the twins Romulus and Remus, who according to the legend were rescued by the wolf and are belived to have founded Rome.
THE COLOSSEUM
The Colosseum is probably the most famous Roman landmark. It looks great and once again I can say that it's unbelievable that we can still admire it. The place where history meets with the presence.
THE VATICAN CITY
The Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City is the destination of many Roman Catholic pilgrims. Indeed, it is the most beautiful church I have ever seen. The interior of the Basilica is a real masterpiece with a beautiful altar, the dome and the Pieta sculptured by Michelangelo.
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