Conquer Rome
Rome -- The Eternal City -- has a history that is just as rich as its landscape and architecture. In centuries past these very streets have been traversed by emperors, peasants and slaves. Fortunately the ways of Rome's blood-thirsty dictators have all vanished by the 21st century â" and what weâre left with is one of the premiere tourist destinations in the world, complete with plenty of historic attractions for the modern holidaymaker staying in luxury and comfort never experienced by the average ancient Roman, even in a discount hotel.
Once in Rome, however, there are several must-see attractions ...
The Colosseum
Built in 80 AD, the Colosseum was originally known as the Flavian Ampitheatre. One of the new Seven Wonders of the World as well as one of the more spectacular feats of Roman engineering, this stadium played host to some of the most brutal events that the Romans had ever seen as well as spectacular water events, menageries and unrivalled spectacle.
Capable of seating some 50,000 patrons, millions of people from all around the world come to marvel at the construction and architecture that still remain.What you may not know is that it's largely made from concrete - a Roman invention!The Pantheon
Originally constructed as a temple dedicated to all the Roman gods, the Pantheon has been in place since the 2nd century AD and until comparitively recently was the largest unsupported dome in the world. Still in use as a church today, it remains one of the most visited attractions in all of Rome, another witness to the Roman mastery of concrete.
Roman Catacombs
Beneath the city lies a vast network of tunnels and burial chambers known as the catacombs. Over a dozen different catacomb complexes are known to exist, and they have played host to both Jewish and Christian burials over the years. For the adventurous, some of these tunnels are open to public tours and within walking distance of some of the best discount hotels in all of Rome.
Parks
Look beyond all the modern redevelopment that has been going on in the city, and you'll see that Rome boasts some of the best parks in any European capital city. Attractions like the Pineto Regional Park, Appian Way Regional Park, Villa Alda, and Villa Borghese all remain popular sites for visitors taking their holidays.
Thanks in part to the global recession prices have fallen in Rome - Hotels too are much cheaper than just a few years ago, making it more affordable than ever before to bring your entire family on a great and exciting holiday, so there's no better time to capitalize on this opportunity and take that holiday you've been putting off simply because you can't afford it.
Conquer Rome For Yourself