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on December 16, 2012

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The Roman Forum and Colosseum: A Guided Tour

Care to journey back with me 2000 years to Imperial Rome? Did you ever wonder what it was like to attend the Colosseum or Flavian Ampitheatre in its heyday? How about walking via Sacra or Sacred Way through the Roman Forum to attend any number of public events? Well, come along and discover those amazing sites that have survived over 2000 years. In this posting and the one immediately following, I will highlight some of the most interesting facts about these places and share some amazing photos! Journey back with me now. First stop, the Roman Colosseum. Also known as the Flavian Ampitheatre because it was built by three Flavian Emperors, the Colosseum opened to the public in A.D. 80. It is uncertain how this structure came to be known as the Colosseum but two theories prevail. The first is for one very apparent reason which has to do with its gigantic size. The second and lesser known but more commonly believed derives from the "colossal" statue of Nero that stood outside th

A EuroTraveler Guided Tour through the Roman Forum

Now that we've traveled 2000 years back in time to the age of the Gladiators and when Rome ruled the civilized world, it's time to continue our journey and discover the center of civic and economic life, the Roman Forum . Across the square from the Colosseum are the gates that lead to via Sacra or Sacred Way which is the ancient road that follows through the heart of the Roman Forum and stretches from the Colosseum to the Capitoline Hill . You are surrounded by ancient and imposing remains of structures that at one time were the centers of life for all of the citizens of Rome. Our travels will take us to a few of these ancient sites and as we tour, I will provide a little history and background on those mentioned. Before we made our way inside the gates of the Forum, I want to point the Arch of Constantine that stands to the left as we exited the Colosseum square. The arch was erected in 312 A.D. to commemorate Constantine's victory over his brother, Maxentius, at the ba

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A voyage to the past and present on the Rhine River in Germany. This view of the River and the village of Spay on the opposite bank was taken from Marksburg Castle. All photography is the property of EuroTravelogue™. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

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