Historical Sites of Italy – Vatican City, Colosseum, Pompeii and Handy Knowledge
Being the origin of the great Roman Empire and home to the foundations of the Christian Church, Italy is without a doubt a rich historical treasure. The capital of Italy, Rome, is approximately 2600 years old, throughout this duration renovations and additions of buildings and roads gathered in the city. By the end of this article, you will have a brief idea about some of the most magnificent historical sites in Italy.
Vatican City
The location of the world’s most important catholic church, Vatican city, is also the world’s smallest independent state in terms of both area (about 110 acres) and population (around 900). Tourists constantly flow into the city for religious purposes such as seeing the pope, or for sightseeing of famous historical Italian art in the Sistine Chapel, St Peter’s Basilica and several museums around the city. Renowned names such as Bernini and Maderno designed Vatican’s Palace, artwork and unique structures such as fountains and statues which tourists don’t want to miss.
The Colosseum (or Coliseum)
When the term “ancient amphitheater” is mentioned, the first place which comes to mind is usually the Coliseum of Italy. This outstanding architecture hosted a minimum of about 15,000 spectators who watched fights of trained gladiators fighting against wild animals, prisoners and against each others. The elliptical building is 187 metres long by 155 metres across and 50 metres high.
Pompeii
Admirers of historical sites wouldn’t waste a chance for visiting Pompeii while in Italy. Excavations extracted the city and its uncountable ruins from under the ashes that buried it since the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in August of 79 AD. Visitors are both awed and fascinated by the intact ruins of Pompeii which are numerous to the degree that they can’t all be seen in one day.
Handy Knowledge for Touring Italy
While visiting historical sites of Italy, keep in consideration that some sites limit the daily number of visitors for preserving the site. Note also that the disabled may not be able to access all the historical sites. Finally, if you are interested to tour the historical sites on your own and know information about what you see, you can rent audio tour guides
Vatican City
The Colosseum (or Coliseum)
Pompeii
Handy Knowledge for Touring Italy
