If you’re on vacation in Rome you won’t want to spend all your time in a Rome hotel . This city has so much to offer there is no way you’ll see it all on your first visit so choose wisely. Many who come to Rome come for the history. Whether they want to see the ruins of ancient Rome, the catacombs, or visit the art and architecture of the Italian Renaissance is a matter of personal tastes.
For those interested in the ancient ruins the Coliseum comes to mind immediately, this crumbling monument to the times of the Caesars is where gladiators would battle each other and wild beasts for the entertainment of the masses much like today’s wrestling and fighting sports only these individuals played for keeps. Today it’s one of the first stops for visitors and the ground above the cells below it has caved in places limiting tour areas. The Coliseum is also a protected cat colony and home to over 200 feral felines.
The renaissance started in Italy though it didn’t thoroughly effect Rome until later when it was promoted by popes in the 16th century. This is highlighted by the stunning sculptures and and paintings in many of the cathedrals and churches. St. Peter’s Basilica of Rome, in fact, is home to the famous sculpture La Pieta by Michelangelo .
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