| Rome vacation guide - the Colosseum, from the ancient ruins of Rome to the Roman Forum at present |
| |
| 1st itinerary | 2nd itinerary | 3rd itinerary | 4th itinerary |
| |
| 5th itinerary | 6th itinerary | 7th itinerary | 8th itinerary |
| |
| |
 |
| The Roman Colosseum at present |
| |
| The Rome of the Imperial age is brought again to life with all its splendour thanks to faithful reconstructions of the most interesting archaeological sites. The legend says that Rome was founded on April 21st, 753 B.C. by Romulus and Remus, the twins born from Vestal Virgin Rhea Silvia and God Mars. After 3 Etruscan kingdoms, Rome became a Republic and, following several wars, (amongst them, the victory against the elephants of Pyrrhus is a well-known one), the Romans conquered the Italic Peninsula, built roads, set up colonies, and laid down laws. Then, came the Punic Wars against Carthage for the domination of the Mediterranean sea. Nothing could stop the trend of the Roman hegemony and with Julius Caesar, the Empire won also Spain, France, Greece, and North Africa. |
| |
| |
 |
| The Roman Colosseum in the past |
| |
| But, at the same time, the great differences between the life standard of rich people and that of the slaves led to internal straggles. This resulted in the transformation of the Republic into a Kingdom when Caesar took the control of the Empire, situation that went on until his assassination. A civil war followed that lasted until Augustus was appointed the new Emperor. Innumerable public works were carried out during this period, such as forums, aqueducts, and temples. |
| |
| |
 |
| The Roman Forum at present |
| |
| In A.D. 600, the Byzantines took the power and, only thanks to Charlemagne, Rome became the centre of the Christianity. Those were the years in which the noble catholic families controlled the city, which was undergoing through the worst period of its history. The Renaissance artists bring in the recovery of Rome during the second half of the 15th century, which is then continued by the Baroque artists reconstruction. During the Napoleon era, the Pope was exiled and the City fell under the control of the French. |
| |
| |
 |
| The Roman Forum in the past |
| |
| In 1814, the Pope took up his post again and kept it until 1849 when, after the First War of Independence, the temporal power of the Pope was abolished. Some years later, the troops of the Kingdom conquered Rome and, in 1870, the city became the capital of Italy succeeding Turin. At the beginning of the 20th century, Mussolini took the control of the Kingdom and treated a reconciliation with the Pope, acknowledging a small independent state, The Vatican. At the end of the World War, Rome became the capital of the Republic of Italy. |
| |
| If you are planning an escape to Rome, consider a timeshare rental. Renting is an economical way to secure large and well-appointed lodgings on your next trip. If you enjoy your timeshare rental, a resale timeshare in Rome will allow you to return again and again. |
| |
|
|
|
