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COLOSSEO: It is a marvellous architectural complex that
doesn't find examples in Roman art. Its real name is Flavian
Amphitheater. It was built in 72 A.D. by an unknown
architect. The Coliseum rises among the Palatine hill, the
Celian hill and the Oppian hill. Its construction was begun
by emperor Vespasian and was completed by his son Titus in
80 A.D..
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FORO ROMANO: It can be considered a symbol of antiquity.
It was the center of the civic, juridical and economic life
in Republican times. It can be reached from the Capitoline
hill going down along Senators Building or behind the
monument to king Victor Emmanuel II and walking along Via
dei Fori Imperiali. It was very damaged by the barbaric
invasions. In 1700 the excavations brought out notable
treasures of Romanic art.
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BASILICA DI SAN PIETRO: It is the greatest church in the
world and is dominated by the imposing Michelangelo's dome.
It was built in 324 A.D. by Constantine. The works which
give the present shape to the basilica began in 1506 thanks
to the Bramante's plan. Placed in the Vatican State (that is
an independent State) it dominates St.Peter's Square which
is a Bernini's masterpiece.
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PIAZZA
DI SPAGNA: This is one of the best known and evocative
places in Rome. It is characterized by the great perron of "
Trinit� dei Monti". From this square the best known and most
elegant streets in Rome branch off: for instance, "Via
Condotti" is famous all over the world for its numerous
boutique and ateliers of many Italian stylists like Armani,
Versace and Valentino. "Via Frattina" is also an elegant and
very frequented street.
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FONTANA
DI TREVI: The most famous fountain in Rome, made by
architect Salvi in 1735 under Pope Clement XII, it is
considered one of the most beautiful fountains in the world.
The Dukes of Poli's building serves as background to the
fountain. Not far from "via del Corso" erected in the
homonym square, it is probably one of the most visited
places in Rome.
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ARCO
DI COSTANTINO: It is the most important of the Roman
triumphal arches. It was built in 313 A.D. to celebrate
emperor Constantine's victory over Massenzio. It rises not
far from the Coliseum at the end of the Via Sacra. It marks
the limit between Roman Forum and Coliseum area. It is the
greatest of the three Roman triumphal arches. It is 25
meters high.
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