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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TOUR |
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- Colosseum Valley
- Palatine Hill
- Roman Forums
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| DURATION: |
4 hours |
| PRICE: |
Pax |
1-3 |
4-8 |
7-8 |
9-10 |
| Rate |
240.00 |
260.00 |
280.00 |
300.00 |
This tour features a guided walking tour of 4 hours through the Roman forum , Colosseum and Palatine hill.Meet your guide and climb the steps of the Capitoline hill.This elegant piazza was designed by Michelangelo in 1538 .Formely the seat of the ancient Roman government, it is now the seat of the city' municipal government.A modern copy of the bronze equestrian statue of Emperor Marcus Augustus is at its center. Proceed to the right of Palazzo senatorio to get a perfect view ot the Roman forum.It is one of the most evocative places in Rome . Its ruins stand in the center of the modern city as a romantic testament to her past greatness.The Roman Forum was the heart of ancient Rome and it reflected every importatnt event starting from the time of the kings through the Repubblic , the imperial eras to the Middle Ages. The area was originally a marshy land prone to fooding, so the romans inhabitants of the bronze age avoided it in favour of the palatine Hill, descend only to bury the dead. In the 7 th century BC the area was drained and started out as a typical piazza, a public area for senatorial meetings and public ceremonies.Its importance declined along with the empire after the 4 th century, and the temples. monuments and buildings constucted by successive emperors , consuls and senators fell into ruin.Today the huge paving stones of Via sacra are visible along with the well preserved arches of septimio severo and Titus.To the south and above the roman forum is the Palatine hill, a beautiful park containg impressive ancient ruins.it was here that the first city was founded, and splendid Imperial palaces were built over its slopes, so that the word paltine became to be synonymous with the palace of the emperor (palace).Being on a hill was a strategic importance in terms of defence for the Emperor, in the event of an attack on him. From his palace, the Emperor could look down on the city, the Circus Maximus or his own racing track. The palace had its own viaduct to suply water to the complex. Enter now the Roman Colosseum, erected by Emperor Titus in 80 AC, was the first Roman Amphitheater made entirely of stone. During its inauguration, it could hold about 50,000 spectators. The exhibition area was encircled with seats and the actual floor of the arena was sand. Underneath the sand there was a maze of corridors and machinery to help transport animals used for gladiatorial games from their cells to the exhibition area above. The exhibition of the Colosseum usually included gladiatorial games where gladiators fought among one another or against animals that were caught. These games were paid for by the emperor and the other Roman political figures to gain popularity.
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INCLUDES:
- Rate includes a 4 hour guided walking tour of the mentioned itinerary. .
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
- The tour sequence may be altered to avoid congestions but always covering mentioned sights.
- Keep an eye on your wallet and purses at all time. Do not wear jewerly or carry large amount of cash.
- Admission fees to the Colosseum of 11.00 euro per person not included.
PAYMENT OPTIONS: All rates are quoted in EURO funds. Payment cash euro to your guide at the end of the tour. Price DO NOT include neither lunch nor entrance fees. |
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