Roman Forums, Rome

Favorite thing: When in Rome the one thing you absolutely must visit is the Colosseum and the Forum Romanum. I would suggest to take the subway and exit at 'Colloseo'. We did that and when we came out of the station we were just perplexed for a few minutes. So be prepared!

Fondest memory: Well the best thing about Rome is, you can stroll around in this city and find something interesting on every corner. It's just the atmosphere of this city that never sleeps. I didn't got the feeling that I was a tourist looking for the next historical attraction at all!

Favorite thing: I took this picture from an ancient window located among the ruins of Palatine Hill looking out onto the dome-filled skyline of modern day Rome. It's not the best, but it gets better if you click to enlarge it.

Favorite thing: visit the FORI IMPERIALI close to the Colosseo.
To see : on the Via dei Fori Imperiali, the extension of the Roman Empire presented through several maps. Impressive.
See other photograph in travelogue.

Fondest memory: An idea : climb the hill which is on the left of the photograph (but off the image) to have a look on the Colosseo and the FORI.

Favorite thing: Be prepared to spend a fair amount of time in the Roman Forum while in this area of Rome. But, remember, to get out and up the Capitoline Hill (it seemed more like a mountain) you will have to climb and climb and climb. See my travelogue on the Forum. This is the Arch of Titus- the entry to the Roman Forum.

Favorite thing: There are so many fantastic places in Rome to see, but if I had to choose only one, I would say the Roman Forum. Walking in the Forum, among the ruins of ancient temples....it's just amazing. It was extremely moving and I'm sure I'll never forget it.

Here is a photo of some of the Vestal Virgins, which are located in (surprise!) the House of the Vestal Virgins. The virgins attended the flame of Vesta and if they broke their vows, they were buried alive! (If you look very closely at the lower left side of the picture, you can see one of the Forum cats curled up against the wall.)

Fondest memory: I miss everything-the antiquity, the people, the crazy traffic, the jumble of buildings here, there, and everywhere! I just loved Rome, period! (oh, and those funny little 3-wheel cars) ----------------

Favorite thing: Explore the remains of the old glorious days of the Imperial Rome. They are to be found all around the city, but the biggest concentration is, obviously, the area of the Imperial forums. You can see more pictures in the travelogue.

Favorite thing: I stuck my head in here and thought, oh another room. Then I got to thinking. This is actually the Senate! Just imagine all the issues that were discussed here about the antic world! And somewhere over there Julius stood speaking to the Senate. It pays to reflect when you stick your head in somewhere. You get a different experience.

I think the flooring is original.

Favorite thing: Last time I was in Forum, I didn’t do a guided tour. I was very anti guided tours! (Probably didn’t have the money). This time though, I listened a lot to the guide and learned many wonderful things.
Use a guide! You won’t regret it!
More pictures in the travelogue.