Rome has a historic mixture of old and new traditions and classical culture. With a culture that has a two thousand year history, stories says that the city was founded by twins Romulus and Remus. As you would imaging, being a busy European capital city, there is plenty to do here.
The Criminal Museum in Rome
The Criminal Museum, run by the Ministry of Justice, is housed in what used to be a prison so its authenticity is not in question! Built in the early 1800s for Pope Leo XIII, several offices of Rome's police departments call it home. The museum has three sections: one dedicated to the main categories of crimes; one that deals with investigation techniques and police search methods; and one that covers what is involved in serving a criminal sentence. 'Punishment and Crimes' - gory and gruesome - attracts the most visitors. Life-sized models illustrate how criminals were dealt with for centuries the world over, including the infamous Iron Maiden.
Coliseum
No trip to Rome is complete without a visit to the iconic structure. This was the largest site constructed during the Roman Empire and took a decade to finish. Standing 160-feet tall with a capacity of 50,000, the stadium hosted infamous gladiatorial battles, public spectacles and it was the place Romans fed Christians to the lions.
Circus Maximus
This place makes Wembley Stadium seem woefully inadequate. The Circus Maximus was one of the largest arenas ever built with a huge capacity of several hundred thousand. It is famous for the 64 AD fire that left masses of casualties, and the city in ruins.
Vatican City
Home of the Pope, Vatican City is one of the holiest places in the world and the only place on earth where people speak Latin. It is an independent state right in the middle of Rome. Just 108.seven acres,with a population of 800, the Vatican has a broadcasting facility, flag, postage stamps, currency, citizenship, newspaper and station. The must-see sites are St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel.
Stay on your feet
The best way to see Rome is on foot. At street level is also where you will discover those unexpected gems; the warm aroma of a bakery, the handmade leather of a local craftsman or perhaps the tucked-away piazza that seems stuck a world long since past.
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