Rome, Italy, presents such a feast of attractions for visitors; it can be difficult to select which sights to see, given a vacation’s typical time limit. One way to choose is to take a timeline approach, picking an attraction that reflects Rome in its many manifestations over the centuries, beginning with ancient Rome and ending in real time in one of the city’s most famous piazzas. This journey through the city’s past, with visits to world-famous sights such as the Colosseum and renowned works of art by Michelangelo and Raphael, is one no visitor to the Eternal City ever forgets.
The Colosseum is especially beautiful at night when floodlit. It represents all that was magnificent and horrible about the ancient Romans. It is a masterpiece of architecture that once served as a theatre of terror. The Roman Forum, the power center of the ancient world, is adjacent to the arena. The colosseum is the biggest and most imposing in the Roman world, but is also the most famous monument in Rome and is known as the Flavius amphitheatre, Started by Emperor Vespasian of the Flavia family, it was opened by his son Titus in 80 A.D.
Common sights near the surrounding area of the Colosseum are men garbed in the traditional costume of the ancient gladiators. There are plenty of souvenir shops along the way as people are usually milling about from a leisurely stroll. Today, the Colosseum is a highly visible structure due to its inclusion in a variety of media forms. Some movies, such as Gladiator or Jumper, use the Colosseum as a site for some of its scenes. Computer technology was used to restore the Colosseum to an approximation of its original state.
While in Rome, it is highly suggested that you visit the Colosseum and spend a whole day exploring the place. If you are holidaying in other places in Italy, you may hire a car to take you to the Colosseum in Rome. Car Rental Italy has on offer a wide variety of cars to cater to your individual needs from 2 door economy cars to 9 seat Minivans, automatic transmission cars and more. You may go for a chauffeured car if you are not too comfortable with the roads or driving around or are looking forward to a guided drive. You may go for a self-driven car, if you are looking forward to take the freedom and explore the place all by yourself and relish the essence of Italy completely.