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    40 Best Photos of Rome: Colosseum, Pantheon, Roman Forum, and More!

    Published: May 21, 2019 / 2 Comments

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    Rome is one of the most ancient, historically influential and beautiful cities in the world.  Its history spans about 2800 years.  Explore Rome through the 40 best images capturing major sights and landmarks: the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Roman Forum, ancient Roman temples, the Palatine Hill, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, and many more!

    Colosseum, Rome, Italy

    According to Roman mythology, Rome was founded in 753 BC.  Through the centuries, Rome was the capital of the Roman Kingdom, The Roman Republic, and the Roman Empire.

    Colosseum, Rome

    Best 40 Photos of Rome

    Rome's rich history and artistic legacy make it one of the most influential cities in the world.  Below I have collected the best 40 images of Rome featuring major sights, including the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and many more.

    Note: All these photos are taken by me during my trip to Rome, Italy.

    The Temple of Saturn in Roman Forum, Rome, Italy

    1) The Colosseum is the largest amphitheater ever built and is one of Rome's most recognizable landmarks. 

    Colosseum, Rome

    2) The Colosseum is located in the center of Rome, east of the Roman Forum. 

    Colosseum, Rome

    3) The Colosseum was built in 70-80 AD.   

    Colosseum, Rome, Italy

    4) The Colosseum used to hold an audience of about 60,000 people.   

    Colosseum, Rome

    5) The amphitheater was used for gladiator fights and public shows.

    Colosseum, Rome

    6) The construction of the Colosseum began under the Roman Emperor Vespasian and was completed under the Roman Emperor Titus.   

    Colosseum, Rome

    7) Pantheon is a former Roman Temple and a church since the 7th century.

    Pantheon, Rome, Italy

    8) The interior of Pantheon

    Inside Pantheon, Rome, Italy

    9) The beautiful interior of Pantheon.
    Inside Pantheon, Rome, Italy

    10) The Pantheon was a church since the 7th century.

    Inside Pantheon, Rome, Italy

    11) The Temple of Venus and Roma

    Temple of Venus and Roma, Rome, Italy

    12) The Temple of Venus and Roma is dedicated to the goddesses Venus Felix and Roma Aeterna.

    Temple of Venus and Roma, Rome, Italy

    13) Spanish Steps

    Spanish Steps, Rome, Italy

    14) The Spanish Steps connect the Piazza Trinità dei Monti at the top with the Piazza di Spagna at the bottom.
    Spanish Steps, Rome, Italy

    15) The church of the Santissima Trinità dei Monti

    The church of the Santissima Trinità dei Monti

    16) Roman Forum contains the ruins of ancient government buildings.

    Roman Forum, Rome, Italy

    17) During ancient times, The Roman Forum was a plaza used for public events, such as public speeches, gladiator matches, military processions, etc.   

    Roman Forum, Italy

    18) The Roman Forum was also the center of commerce and judicial affairs. 
    Roman Forum, Italy

    19) One of the most important functions of the Roman forum was the celebration of military processions during the times of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire.

    Roman Forum, Italy

    20) The Temple of Saturn is located in the Roman Forum.

    The Temple of Saturn in Roman Forum, Rome, Italy

    21) The Temple of Saturn is an ancient Roman temple dedicated to the god Saturn.
    The Temple of Saturn in Roman Forum, Rome, Italy

    22) The Temple of Castor and Pollux is located in the Roman Forum.

    The Temple of Castor and Pollux in Roman Forum, Italy

    23) The Temple of Castor and Pollux is an ancient Roman temple built in 495 BC.

    The Temple of Castor and Pollux in Roman Forum, Italy

    24) The Column of Phocas is located in the Roman Forum.

    The Column of Phocas, Rome

    25) The Temple of Antoninus and Faustina is situated in the Roman Forum.

    The Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, Roman Forum in Rome, Italy

    26) The Arch of Septimius Severus

    The Arch of Septimius Severus

    27) Palace of Domitian on the Palatine Hill

    Palace of Domitian, Palatine Hill, Rome, Italy

    28) The Palatine Stadium on The Palatine Hill

    Palatine Stadium, Palatine Hill, Rome, Italy

    29) Water garden of the Domus Augustana on the Palatine Hill

    Water garden of the Domus Augustana, Palatine Hill, Rome, Italy

    30) The Church of Santi Luca e Martina

    The Church of Santi Luca e Martina, located between Roman Forum and The Forum of Caesar, Rome, Italy

    31) The Church of Santi Luca e Martina is located between the Roman Forum and The Forum of Caesar.

    The Church of Santi Luca e Martina, located between Roman Forum and The Forum of Caesar, Rome, Italy

    32) The Arch of Constantine is located between the Colosseum and the Palatine Hill.

    The Arch of Constantine, Rome, Italy

    33) The Arch of Constantine is a triumphal arch commemorating the victory of Constantine the Great over the Roman Emperor Maxentius in 312.

    The Arch of Constantine, Rome, Italy

    34) It is estimated that the Trajan's Market was constructed around 100 AD.

    Trajan's Market, Rome, Italy

    35) The Trajan's market is believed to be the world's oldest shopping mall.
    Trajan's Market, Rome, Italy

    36) Trajan's Forum

    Trajan's Forum, Rome, Italy

    37) Trevi Fountain

    Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy

    38) Altare della Patria was built in the honor of Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of a unified Italy.

    Altare della Patria

    39) The Statue of Vittorio Emanuele II, Rome, Italy

    Statue of Vittorio Emanuele II, Rome, Italy

    40) Altare della Patria situated between the Piazza Venezia and the Capitoline Hill in Rome, Italy.

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    1. Gilles Seguin

      September 23, 2019 at 12:28 pm

      These are remarquable photos , the best I have ever seen. You are a gifted person.

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      • Julia

        September 28, 2019 at 1:33 pm

        Thank you!

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