June 2017

Rome Sightseeing

Colosseum
Did you know that the colosseum was built because the Emperor in AD 80 wanted to be famous by putting on combats and fights for public viewing? It is the largest Amphion in the world and was able to house 55.000 people at any one time. Tickets cost 12€ per person without the audio guide and then you are able to explore the grounds of the colosseum. This is truly Rome's most famous sight, has its own Underground station, is located next to the Roma Forum, and is part of the Ancient Centre of the city. It is easy to get lost in the old days and spend a day between the ancient sights and buildings.

The Vatican - Piazza San Pietro
The world capital of Catholicism is Vatican City, which is the world's smallest state within the city of Rome with only 500 inhabitants. This is the residence of the pope and the home of the Sistine Chapel. A visit to the Vatican needs to be planned beforehand as the queues to get in are really long and it is really warm, especially if you visit in the summer. On our first day, we just visited the grounds of Vatican City and we returned on day two to sign up to go into the Vatican museums with a group. That way, we didn't have to wait in line, could enter in a group and be free to explore the museums at our own pace. The Raphael room and Sistine Chapel were so spectacular and unique, truly amazing! And on top of that one of the world's most important art collections. Very impressive and must visit when in Rome if you ask me...