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Vatican Grottoes

Inside St. Peter’s Basilica near the Baldacchino, there is a staircase that allows you to descend to the Holy Vatican Grottoes.  Built below the floor of the church, but raised…

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EUR District – Rome

EUR is a district south of the capital created for the Universal Exhibition in Rome, scheduled for 1942 but cancelled due to the outbreak of the Second World War.  Conceived…

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Arch of Constantine

Arch of Constantine was built in 315 AD and is a triumphal arch that celebrates the victory of Constantine over Maxentiu during the battle of Ponte Milvio. The Arch of Constantine is located along the road traveled to celebrate the triumphs of ancient Rome and consists of…

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Pantheon

Pantheon is one of the most interesting historical and architectural monuments that we canstill visit today in the center of Rome. It is the most important testimony of the great Roman Empire, as well as the best preservedbuilding. It was built in 27 BC by Marco Vipsanio Agrippa. After the fires of 80 and 110 AD had damaged the building,…

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Colosseum

The construction of the Colosseum began in 72 AD with the Emperor Vespasian and endedin 80 AD with the Emperor Titus. After its construction, the Colosseum became the largest Roman amphitheater with its…

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