Roma Trip Overview
The city of Rome since ancient times was rich in water and an abundance of aqueducts thanks to the near mountains and lakes, therefore thermal baths and many fountains have always existed in Rome. In fact, the history of Rome has been linked to this precious element that has existed since the beginning of time, as the water was considered divine by the ancient Romans.
Considering that Rome has 2000 or more fountains, our commitment and pleasure will be to show you the most beautiful and spectacular ones in the eternal city, walking up and down the streets into the squares of the city.
Besides these amazing fountains, we will see many beautiful squares in Rome. In ancient times these “piazza’s” (Italian for square) were a meeting place for the Romans and recreation for political-social gatherings. These squares demonstrate the multiple styles of art present in Rome, from the ancient period to modern times.
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Roma, Italy
Trip Category: Walking & Biking Tours >> Walking Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Roma, Lazio, Italy
The city of Rome since ancient times was rich in water and an abundance of aqueducts thanks to the near mountains and lakes, therefore thermal baths and many fountains have always existed in Rome. In fact, the history of Rome has been linked to this precious element that has existed since the beginning of time, as the water was considered divine by the ancient Romans.
Considering that Rome has 2000 or more fountains, our commitment and pleasure will be to show you the most beautiful and spectacular ones in the eternal city, walking up and down the streets into the squares of the city.
Besides these amazing fountains, we will see many beautiful squares in Rome. In ancient times these “piazza’s” (Italian for square) were a meeting place for the Romans and recreation for political-social gatherings. These squares demonstrate the multiple styles of art present in Rome, from the ancient period to modern times.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Trajan Forum, Via dei Fori Imperiali, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
The most elaborate of the Roman forums and some say the first shopping mall in the world. Trajan’s Forum was the last of the Imperial fora to be constructed in ancient Rome. The architect Apollodorus of Damascus oversaw its construction.
Pass By: Piazza Venezia, 00187 Rome Italy
Piazza Venezia is a central hub of Rome, Italy, in which several thoroughfares intersect, including the Via Dei Fori Imperiali and the Via del Corso. It takes its name from the Palazzo Venezia
Pass By: Trevi Fountain, Piazza di Trevi, 00187 Rome Italy
Trevi Fountain is the most beautiful fountain in Rome. Measuring some 20 meters in width by 26 meters in height, Trevi Fountain is also the largest fountain in the city. The origins of the fountain go back to the year 19 B.C., in which period the fountain formed the end of the Aqua Virgo aqueduct. The first fountain was built during the Renaissance, under the direction of Pope Nicholas V.
Pass By: Pantheon, Piazza della Rotonda, 00186 Rome Italy
Built between the 27 and the 25 BC by consul Agrippa, prefect of emperor Augustus, the Pantheon has been subject to many restorations works. After enduring well two fires, in the 80 and in the 110 AD, the temple was rebuilt as it can be seen today, from emperor Hadrian (128 AD) under whose reign of the Roman Empire reached the peak of its splendor.
Pass By: Piazza Navona, 00186 Rome Italy
Piazza Navona is a public open space in Rome, Italy. It is built on the site of the Stadium of Domitian, built in the 1st century AD, and follows the form of the open space of the stadium.
