Whether you are interested in ancient history, Roman remains or Renaissance architecture, you will enjoy the Baths of Diocletian in Rome. Once the largest thermal bath complex in the Roman empire, the site was later remodelled by Michelangelo to become a Carthusian monastery. And today Diocletian’s Baths are part of the National Roman Museum, and …
The Baths Of Diocletian And The National Roman Museum Read More »
Roman ruins are one of the many reasons for tourists to visit Rome, and sites such as the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Palatine Hill are amongst the city’s foremost visitor attractions. However, there are many smaller Roman remains in Rome and the surrounding area, some reasonably well known and others less visited. And …
The largest circular tomb in the world, and the resting place of Rome’s first emperor. The Mausoleum of Augustus is one of the city’s lesser known Roman sites, for the very good reason that it was derelict for many years, and closed altogether in 2007. However, following a major programme of renovation, the Mausoleum re-opened …
Mausoleum Of Augustus, Rome, Now Open To Tourists Read More »
There is far more to see in Rome that you could cram into the average-sized guidebook. This means that one of the pleasures of the city is the tucked-away sights that you discover by chance. For me, one of these was the Case Romane del Celio, a little known underground complex of Roman houses on …
Case Romane Del Celio: Ancient Houses On The Caelian Hill Read More »
Roman aqueducts were a remarkable feat of engineering. They were built to last, and many are still standing today. and many are still visible today. One of the best places to see ancient aqueducts in Rome is in the Parco degli Acquedotti. But why were these structures needed, and what is there for the visitor …
Parco Degli Acquedotti And The Aqueducts Of Rome Read More »
Pompeii is probably the best known of Campania’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and there are good reasons why it is so popular with tourists. For anyone who is interested in Roman history the exceptionally well preserved site gives lots of clues about everyday life in Roman times. You can walk along ancient streets, peer into …
A Visit To Pompeii: Beneath The Shadow Of Vesuvius Read More »
Trento, in northern Italy, is best known as a Renaissance city. However, the area has been settled since ancient times, most notably by the Romans, who arrived in the 1st century BC. They founded a city which they named Tridentum and, if you look hard enough, you can still see plenty of evidence of the …