Ancient Rome Tours
TIME : 2016/2/22 11:39:04
Ancient Rome Tours
The heart of Roman civilization, which once included some 80 million inhabitants, has now been reduced to a series of important ruins in the center of the city of Rome. It is believed that Rome itself was founded in 753 B.C. by brothers Romulus and Remus, decedents of a Trojan prince. Over just a couple of centuries the city evolved into the most powerful entity on the planet, with over 20 percent of the entire Earth's estimated population under its control at one point.
In its glory, this part of the Roman city was full of intricately built temples and other important buildings made of the world's finest marble and stone. However, in the 15th century, many of the ancient city's temples were scavenged of their materials and used to build a number of churches and other more modern buildings.
Today, Ancient Rome refers to the part of the modern city where the remains of the great empire lay. It is flooded daily by tourists from around the world paying homage to the deep history and cultural roots that were forged here before spreading to the rest to the rest of world. This important slice of the city includes the oft-photographed Colosseum and features many other popular attractions such as the Temple of Caesar, the Arch of Constantino and the Roman Forum. Practical Info
Ancient Rome is found mostly in Rome's Municipio 1, just off the Tiber River, and is best served by the Metro Line and Colosseo Station.
