What to do when in Rome

[jw5]

What to do when in Rome​

Rome is one of the most compelling destinations in the world. Embracing 3,000 years of history, the Italian capital is home to the Colosseum, Pantheon, and Roman Forum, among other unique architectural treasures. This is also where to find Vatican City and Renaissance masterpieces that include St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel. In fact, the "Eternal City" simply dazzles with its fascinating choice of visitor attractions. And they are yours to discover.

 

[jw5]

Colosseum​

One of the most recognized ancient monuments in the world, the Colosseum, the original name of which is the Flavian Amphitheatre, is the largest structure left to us by Roman antiquity. Inaugurated in 80 CE and used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles, the enormous venue could hold an estimated 50,000 to 80,000 spectators at various points in its history.

 

[jw5]

Arch of Constantine​

Standing resplendent beside the Colosseum is the Arch of Constantine. A Roman triumphal arch dating back to 80 CE and dedicated to emperor Constantine the Great, it's the largest structure of its kind found anywhere in the world.

 

[UltimaOnline]

 

[Willamshakespear]

Rome is a great wonder of ancient times, of how a mere small village then in 300BC could rule most of Europe & North Africa, became an empire & brought forth idealism & capabilities to latter descendants & fellow Humans spread Worldwide even today.

However, the most relevant idiom from Rome was ' When in Rome, do as the Romans do'. Romans were an exclusive free democratic People back in those days, learnt from the Greeks about democracy & do not take kindly to strangers, even foreign kings whom begged for Roman support, as they knelt to no one before Republic Rome was destroyed by petty feuds from others within.

The idiom's relevancy lays in the keyword - Assimilation. If one could speak Latin, behaved as free man & follow Rome's social norms of those days, contribute to Rome, he/she would be welcomed. Such traits. in context such as adoption of new lingo & culture, would help foreigners assimilate into any country in this modern World that they had fled from, which had not brought them opportunities they desired, & worse-must not bring those FAILED cultures into any land that they had escaped from into a new nation that they seek to progress, to further contaminate & destroy the future of their next generations...

 

[Balls2U]

 

[syed putra]

The democracy and freedom only works for the romans. Not the colonies.
To win a election you need money either as a politician with businesses backing you, or join the army like Caesar.
Land and loot conquered are shared between the ranks. The losing communities are enslaved.

 

[jw5]

Vatican City​

You could spend a whole day in Vatican City—the smallest independent state in the world—and still not have time to absorb all its riches. St. Peter's Basilica and St. Peter's Square is where to start exploring this fascinating papal enclave.

 

[jw5]

Michelangelo's Pietà​

The Vatican's St. Peter's Basilica is the most renowned work of Renaissance architecture. Suitably, inside is Michelangelo's masterpiece 'Pietà' (pictured), one of the great treasures of the age.

 

[blackmondy]

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Colosseum​

One of the most recognized ancient monuments in the world, the Colosseum, the original name of which is the Flavian Amphitheatre, is the largest structure left to us by Roman antiquity. Inaugurated in 80 CE and used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles, the enormous venue could hold an estimated 50,000 to 80,000 spectators at various points in its history.

KNN the greatest event that took place there 50 years ago.

 

[Leongsam]

When in Rome, do as the Romans do
When in Rome, do as the Romans do, or a later version when in Rome, do as the Pope does, is a proverb attributed to Saint Ambrose. The proverb means to follow the traditions or customs of a place being visited. Saint Monica and her son, Saint Augustine, discovered that Saturday was observed as a fast day in Rome, where they planned to visit.Wikipedia

 

[jw5]

Sistine Chapel​

Michelangelo's most famous work, however, is the magnificent frescoed ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, the undoubted highlight of the Vatican museums' collections.

 

[jw5]

Mausoleum of Augustus​

Recently reopened to the public after an extensive renovation is the Mausoleum of Augustus. Built by the first Roman emperor, Augustus, in 28 BCE on the Campus Martius, the site is now enclosed by a state-of-the-art visitor center that encircles the ancient tomb.

 

[BTSS]

Can @ginfreely be a prostitute in Rome? How much will she fetch?

 

[jw5]

Can @ginfreely be a prostitute in Rome? How much will she fetch?

Jeremy Quek can be gigolo in Rome.

 

[BTSS]

Jeremy Quek can be gigolo in Rome.

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What about you? You can't?

 

[jw5]

What about you? You can't?

I can't because I am too old.

 

[jw5]

The Pantheon​

Rome simply dazzles with historic attractions, and the Pantheon is the best preserved of all ancient Roman buildings. What you see is more or less how it looked 2,000 years ago. It's still in use today, as a Catholic church.

 

[ginfreely]

Can @ginfreely be a prostitute in Rome? How much will she fetch?

Your customer? How much he paid you for your services?

He is handsome. Is he your customer too?

Tsk tsk tsk you Mark Andrew Yeo chicken descendant chicken coward criminal bully want to bully me attack me go Facebook and ask. Pui!

 

[ginfreely]

Jeremy Quek can be gigolo in Rome.

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Is he Jeremy Quek? Not Mark Andrew Yeo that fake doctor clone?