One of the best historical places, all over the world, is the capital of Italy, Rome. Not only will you find attractive architectural sites, but also the beauty of the place will be embedded in your memory in the event of your spending a couple of weeks there, no matter what your age might be. The two-thousand year old Colosseum is the largest Roman amphitheatre and one of the most significant feats ever built.

This place used to hold gladiator duels, executions, animal hunts; along with battle re-enactments and many other spectacular events, and this architectural structure has a capacity to retain almost 80,000 spectators. Other attractions include the Vatican tours and trips to the museums and St. Peter’s Basilica. Not only the historical attractions, but also there are many majestic and exotic hotels and discotheques that offer you a bubbly nightlife with all kinds of specialties that a tourist usually desires.

Rome has a long and ancient history which is visible in the buildings and architecture of the city. A trip to Rome and you are a changed person with lots of inspiration inside you. Let us take a look at why should we travel to Rome apart from the reason given above.

Most of the buildings in and around the Italian capital still reflect the age old history of the city. And believe me, it is more than you can expect.

Though it is not possible to get bored of the old mansions and palaces, in case you want to have some fun, you can visit the fun parks and discos too. This cultural mix is seldom found in any tourist destinations.

If you are a person who likes coffee, you will love the extraordinary coffee served at the local shops. Even if you have been avoiding coffee, your choices will change totally once you visit Rome.

You may think that the food too will be served as in ancient books. Well yes. They have ancient recipes as well as multi-cuisines to serve each and every taste bud.

Roaming through the city is like you are roaming through the pages of a history book. Each and every building has its own story to tell. You can hire a local guide to better understand the stories.

Finally, if you think that Rome is an old fashioned city, you are wrong. The fashion industry of the city is one of the best of the worlds. You can get a first hand view of fashions and styles that are yet to reach the world.

The Parthenon is a temple of the Greek goddess Athena. It was built in the 5th century BC on the Athenian Acropolis. It is the considered to be the most important surviving building of Classical Greece. Its decorative sculptures are considered one of the high points of Greek art in Greek history. The Parthenon is regarded as an enduring symbol and icon of ancient Greece and of Athenian democracy, and is seen as one of the world’s greatest cultural monuments. The Greek Ministry of Culture is currently carrying out a program of restoration and reconstruction of the Parthenon.

The Parthenon actually replaced an older temple of Athena, called the Pre-Parthenon. Like most Greek temples, the Parthenon was used as a treasury of the Delian League, which later became the Athenian Empire. In the 6th century AD, the Parthenon was converted into a Christian church which was dedicated to the Virgin. In 1806, Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin removed some of the surviving sculptures which remained after a blast, with Ottoman permission. These sculptures were then sold in 1816 to the British Museum in London, where they are now displayed. The Greek government is committed to the return of the sculptures to Greece and so far has failed in the quest.

The Colosseum or Coliseum is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy. It is considered to be one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering. Its construction started between 70 and 72 AD under the emperor Vespasian and it was completed in 80 AD under Titus. The name “Amphitheatrum Flavium” derives from both Vespasian’s and Titus’s family name and is the first name of Colosseum.

It was capable of seating around 50,000 spectators. The Colosseum was in past used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles. It remained in use for such activities for nearly 500 years with the last recorded games being held there in the 6th century. Other games like mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on classical mythology were also conducted there. It is in a ruined condition now due to damage caused by earthquakes and stone-robbers. The Colosseum is seen as an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome and is one of modern Rome’s most popular tourist attractions.