3:00 Roman Forum. If the Colosseum is where the criminals were punished, the Roman Forum is where t

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As the saying goes, Rome was not built in a day but you can tour Rome in a day! Most Italy tours include at least a few days in Rome but if you are pressed for time and limited to just one day use the following itinerary.
excalibur hotel 8:30 a.m. Tour of Vatican City.  What better way to start out your tour of Rome than with a stop at the holiest state in the world.  Vatican City is its own separate country from Italy, and is the worlds smallest country.  Vatican City is home to the Sistine excalibur hotel Chapel, St. Peter s Basillica, St. Peter s Square and the Vatican Museums, just to name a few.  To gain quick entry, and to truly experience all that Vatican City has to offer, make sure to arrange a private guided tour of the Vatican.
11:00 a.m. Pantheon. excalibur hotel The Pantheon was originally built in 27 BC but then re-built in 126 AD.  The purpose and use of the Pnatheon has varied over the last two thousand years, the most continuous (and its current) use has been a Roman Catholic Church.  The Pantheon is dedicated to St. Mary s and the Martyrs excalibur hotel but informally known as Santa Maria Rotonda.
1:00 Colosseum.  The Colosseum is the world s largest amphitheater with seating (if not destroyed by time) for over 87,000 people.   Construction of the great Colosseum began in 70 AD and ended shortly thereafter in 80 AD.   The main use and purpose of the Colosseum was for entertainment; gladiatoral contests, public spectacles, including animal hunts, publi
c executions, re-enactments of famous battles, dramatic plays of classical mythological stories and mock sea battles (yes, they would fill the Colosseum stage with water).  In all, the Colosseum is not only a sight to see, but also to feel/experience its gruesome place in history.
3:00 Roman Forum.  If the Colosseum is where the criminals were punished, the Roman Forum is where the laws were created.  The Roman Forum served as the governmental home of the Roman Empire.  The Roman Forum is our current Capital Hill.  At the Roman Forum the Roman Empire created a innovative, structured and governed society yet to be duplicated.  Some of the legal and governmental policies created by the Roman Empire, at the Roman Forum, are still used today.    For example the Roman Empire created the current version of the judical process: a trial overseen by a judge, excalibur hotel with a plaintiff, defendant and jury.
6:00 Spanish Steps.  Unlike the other attractions on this list, the Spanish Steps are a modern creation (well relative, completed in 1717).  And also unlike the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Vatican City and the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps have so significant historical importance of significance.  But what the Spanish Steps do have is beauty. excalibur hotel The Spanish Steps, the widest staircase in the world, connect the Piazza di Spagna at the base and Piazza Trinità dei Monti at top.  The total number of steps are 135.  Take your time to enjoy its beauty and the great picture opportunity.
9:00 Trevi Fountain.  The last stop on your day long tour of Rome is the mythical Trevi Fountain.  The legend has it that the original Trevi Fountain was designated of importance after a virgin girl led Roman soldiers to a pure and clean water source outside Rome.  The soldiers, forever greatful, declared this source holy and of great importance.  As such, a fountain was con structed and deemed good fortune.  In 1629, unsatisfied with the size and beaut of the Trevi Fountain, Pope Urban VIII commisioned the construction of what we know as the Trevi FOuntain.  Millions of well wishers come to the Trevi Fountain to toss a coin into the fountain for good luck without realizing what/why the Trevi Fountain is good luck.  But now that you know the legend behind the Trevi Fountain, when you toss your coin, you can ask the virgin girl to bestow the same good fortune upon you.
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