There are some many sites to see when visiting Rome and it is really impossible to see them all in a short period of time. It would be best if one could live there for a year and take the time to learn about the hundreds of sites and explore them completely. For most that is not possible. Most travelers have only a few weeks, days or even hours to spend in Rome. The first places many of these people go is to Vatican City which is great because that includes the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica. It is a whole day event just to visit the Vatican. The next big stop is the Colosseum. It is the most famous building of the Roman Empire and is also a must see. This site doesn’t take a whole day but the surrounding area has a lot to see as well.
One of the sites you might see if you get on a tour bus and travel through the city is the Circus Maximus. Today it looks like a large rectangular park but this was once the best place to catch the famous chariot races of the Roman times. It is about 150 yards wind and runs about a third of a mile long and researchers believe that there were up to 250,000 people who would line the track. There were more than likely only 150,000 seats but there were always plenty of people standing to see the events. This was one event were people of all classes ended up sharing seating areas. So keep an eye out for it.
Another amazing place to visit if you have some time is the Pantheon. The city built itself up around the Pantheon over more than 1800 years in and it seems to be a bit big in the courtyard were it sits today but it is very rich inside. This building was created to honor all the pagan Gods. One of the most amazing things about the building is the massive dome that was the only source of light in the early days. The marble and artifacts inside this wonderful building is really worth seeing if you have a chance. Check with your great hotel in Rome or with your favorite travel directory for more transportation information.
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