It took me quite a while to visit Rome, it was always on my ‘must see’ list, but the time was never right. And because of this, I have built grand expectations and I was not disapointed, if I count out the massive tourism and annoying selfie stick sellers. I must not forget to mention the food, it was amazing.
We came in the early morning, so we caught the sunrise, when the narrow streets looked just magical. Our first stop was The Trevi Fountain, one of the most famous in the world, but unfortunatelly it was under construction. We headed to the Spanish steps and unluckilly it was also under construction, but I still managed to take a shot.
We walked pass the Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II on our way to the Colosseum, the largest amphitheatre ever built in the Roman Empire.
The Roman forum and Baths of Caracalla make you feel like you went back into time.
The Arch of Constantine is a triumphal arch in Rome, situated between the Colosseum and the Palatine Hill. It was erected by the Roman Senate to commemorate Constantine I’s victory over Maxentius at the Battle of Milvian Bridge on October 28, 312.
And then we finally came to the Colosseum, it was breathtaking.
Just a few steps away you stummble upon the Circus Maximus, an ancient Roman chariot racing stadium and mass entertainment venue located in Rome, Italy. Situated in the valley between the Aventine and Palatine hills, it was the first and largest stadium in ancient Rome and its later Empire. The site is now a public park.
Stay tuned for more photos from my trip to Rome.