When in Rome

The next place in Italy we will go to is Rome. It is said “when in Rome do as the romans do”. I hope to follow this when I plan my trip there. Rome is one of the oldest cites we have, being established in around 625 to 753 B.C. Rome is also home to the smallest country in the world Vatican City, Which is where the top part of the Catholic Church resides. We will look at the Vatican while in Rome.

Getting  around Rome to see thing is going to be pretty easy once you get into the city. If you need to jump sides of the city I would take the Metro to save time and it will save money more than a cab. (information found http://www.rome.info/transportation/)

Things to see in Rome would be Coliseum, Roman Forum, and The Pantheon. The Coliseum was built from 72-80 AD. It is famous for housing the battles of the Roman gladiators. The rate to get in for an American citizen is 15.50 euro. The Roman Forum is in the heart of what use to be ancient Rome. This is the place where most public speaking took place. This one doesn’t cost a thing to see.  The Pantheon is a the final site to see in Rome that has little to do with art. It was built around 118 – 125 A.D. all that is truly known about this place is that is to worship the pagan gods of Rome.  (Found at http://www.rome.info/sights/)

            Vatican City is the central place of Catholic religion. So if you are Catholic it’s a must see but if you aren’t it still is, because the Vatican has amazing things to see and reflect upon. The Vatican became its own state in 1929 with the Signing of the Lateran Treaty. The Vatican has 11 museums, the number one thing to see Michelangelo’s Sistine chapel and Vatican Gardens which is a collocation of large and small gardens.    Any of the 11 museums in the Vatican will cost you €18.  (info founded at http://www.rome.info/museums/vatican/ )