Sorry for the long time between updates. I’ve been having a lot of fun.
Rome is a city that I definitely knew I wanted to visit when I was planning this trip. Nicknamed “The Eternal City,” it was the capital of my favorite historical empire, the Roman Empire.
I wandered around the city for several days, but I feel like I could have spent my whole trip there and still not seen everything. Nonetheless, I did see most of the major sights.
The pantheon is an extremely impressive building. Built under the reign of Augustus, and later remodeled under Hadrian, it’s main dome is massive. One of the biggest domes in the world. It’s also one of the best preserved buildings from that time period.
The Altare Della Patria isn’t nearly as old as the pantheon. It was built over 50 years from 1885 to 1935 as a tribute to Victor Emmanuel, the man who unified Italy and established the Kingdom of Italy. It’s an extremely impressive building.
Next, the Colosseum, perhaps the most iconic Roman building. It needs no introduction.
Finally, the Forum Romanum. This area, mostly ruins now, was where official proceedings like Triumphs, elections, and debates were held. It has been called the most celebrated meeting place in the history of the world.
