BY shereen Adel
National holidays are usually few in this month, except for Easter; while many local festivals start from March 21st with the beginning of spring.However, the Women’s Day festival called “Festa della Donna” is held on March 8th throughout Italy. On this day, men bring flowers to their wives, usually yellow mimosas, restaurants specialize in special […]
BY shereen Adel
Rome is the culinary capital. You will certainly spend a lot of your time enjoying delicious dishes in restaurants and cafes. Therefore, we will provide you with the prices of meals. We will start with drinks such as coffee, which starts at 1.20 euros. The price of espresso is 1 euro. While the prices of […]
BY Mahi Ahmed
Getting your metro tickets in Rome is simple just choose the option that suits you best! • Ticket Machines – Find them in metro stations, select your language, and choose your payment method. • Tabacchi Shops – Look for a shop with a blue “T” sign; they sell metro and bus tickets. • Mobile Apps […]
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The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, stands as a majestic testament to Roman engineering and entertainment. Its history is a fascinating journey through power, spectacle, and the evolution of a civilization. Here’s a detailed look at its construction, purpose, and legacy:Construction (70-80 AD): Initiated by Emperor Vespasian after the tumultuous Year of the […]
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the Jewish Ghetto, also known as the Roman Ghetto (it’s considered the oldest in the Western world), is a fascinating area in Rome with a rich history. While the term “ghetto” can have negative connotations, many in Rome are now referring to it as the Jewish Quarter to reflect the thriving community that exists there. […]
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The Catacombs of Rome are ancient underground burial places, used from the 2nd to the 5th centuries AD. They were primarily used by early Christians and Jews, who could not bury their dead within the city walls for religious and (weisheng) (sanitary) reasons. The word “catacomb” comes from the Greek word koimeētērion, which means “sleeping […]
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Trajan’s Column (Italian: Colonna Traiana, Latin: Columna Traiani) is a triumphal column, a type of monument erected to celebrate military victories, located in Rome, Italy. It stands in Trajan’s Forum, north of the Roman Forum, and commemorates Roman emperor Trajan’s successful Dacian Wars (101–102 and 105–106 AD).Construction and Design: Built between 106 and 113 AD, […]
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The Colosseum’s history is rich and complex, spanning centuries and witnessing the rise and fall of empires. Here’s a deep dive into its past:Origins and Construction (70-80 AD): Emperor Vespasian initiated construction in 70-72 AD to appease the Roman citizens after the civil war and showcase his dynasty’s legitimacy.Built on the site of Nero’s extravagant […]
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Trajan’s Column, erected in 113 CE, stands in Trajan’s Forum in Rome and is a commemorative monument decorated with reliefs illustrating Roman emperor Trajan’s two military campaigns in Dacia (modern Romania). The column was the first of many such monuments and it is also an invaluable source of information on the Roman Army and a […]
BY shereen Adel
the mouse of truth Bocca Della verita It is a stone disc with a face with an open mouth. In the Middle Ages, they believed that it was a lie detector that would bite your hand when you put it in its mouth and lie. The Mouth of Truth is located in the side gate […]
