Memories and hints of a travelling IT professional.
The Esposizione Universale di Roma (EUR) is an example of fascist architecture in Roma, Italy. It is a city quarter built in 1938 for the Olympic Games of 1942 – these games have been shifted for a year to be aligned with the “anniversary” of 20 years of Italian fascism.
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The church Santa Maria Maggiore in Roma, Italy is one of the four cathedrals of Roma and belongs to the Civitas Vaticana – even though it is not located on its grounds. It dates back to the 5th century CE.
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The Ponte Milvio is a nice stone bridge in Roma, Italy, dating back to the year 109 BCE. It spans the river Tevere and became well know because of the battle of Milvio in 312 CE. It is one of the first locations were couples attached love locks to a bridge – something that became later common practice throughout Europe.
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The Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti is a well-known outside staircase in Roma, Italy. It’s German name “Spanische Treppe” (Spanish stairway) is derived from the Piazza di Spagna at its lower end. It was built from 1723 on.
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The Castel Sant’Angelo in Roma, Italy is the fortress of the Vatican City. A protected path leads from San Pietro to the fortification and was built to protect the Pope in case of danger. The Castel is located beautifully at the river Tevere with the Ponte Sant’Angelo in front.
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The Piazza San Pietro is the huge column-surrounded place in front of Sancti Petri in Vaticano in the Civitas Vaticana, Vatican City. It was created by Gian Lorenzo Bernini from 1656 on. It is used by the Pope on every Wednesday to welcome the masses.
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The Fontana di Trevi is the most famous fountain in Roma, Italy. It is 26 meters high, 50 meters wide and was built from 1732 on. It was inaugurated by the Pope in 1735 – even as the works weren’t finished by then.
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The Colosseo or Amphitheatrum Flavium in Roma, Italy is the biggest amphitheater in the world – and a must-see in the capital of Italy. It was built from the year 72 CE on and was used for brutal events to entertain the citizens of Roma.
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The Foro di Traiano in Roma, Italy is the last and biggest forum of an emporer of Roma. It was built in 143 CE in the center of the city and is good preserved. There was an triumphal arc at the entrance and a big market. Still visible from far away is the Colonna di Traiano.
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The Circo Massimo or Circus Maximus in Latin was the biggest circus of ancient Roma, now capital city of Italy. It is 600 meters long and could give a place to up to 250000 spectators. It dates back to the 6th century BCE and was used for chariot races.
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