For any historian, Rome represents paradise on Earth, and there are literally hundreds of amazing sights to see in the city and its surrounding areas. One of the most visited is the majestic Colosseum, which was the centrepiece of the empire, and the place where the gladiators fought. In the same area, you can also find the ruins of the Forum, and the Capitoline buildings.
The Circus Maximus was the location for chariot racing, and although it is now little more than an oval of grass, the scale of the building is apparent and some remains are on view.
The Spanish Steps are a great place to meet people, and offer some great views over the city.
The Trevi Fountain is an ornate sculpted landmark, where they say that if you throw a penny into the water, then you will return to the city. It's also a great place to cool off on a hot day, although the police sometimes take a dim view of this practice.
Close by, the Pantheon, which was originally constructed on around 67BC is a beautiful building that is also notable as one of the earliest churches in Catholicism - although it was only converted to the purpose in around 609AD.
