Roman Colosseum

This elliptical amphitheater is considered as an engineering and architectural wonder and remains a symbol of Imperial Rome, and one of the most well known archaeological monuments on earth. It is most popular tourist attractions in Italy, and is voted as one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. Its elliptical shape measures 189 m x 156 m with the base area of 24,000 m2. The outer wall is 48 m high. The central oval arena is 287 ft x 180 ft. Above the wooden floor arena, there are other four floors, all being a complex set of rooms, passage and stairways and rows of seats. It was designed for gladiatorial contest, public spectacles and public executions. The monument has 80 entrances and could accomodate 50,000 spectators. (Rome, Italy /2009)

Palazzo Venezia

Palazzo Venezia in Rome stands on one of the busiest intersections in the world. The palace is now occupied by Palazzo Venezia Museum and the National Institute of Archaeology and Art History, and is also frequently used for temporary exhibitions. Palazzo Venezia Museum contains a varied wood and marble collection, weapons and textiles, tapestries and pictures, busts and terracota models, applied arts and books, porcelain and glass from different periods, nations and cultures. The museum also houses the collection of Coptic textiles and metal portraits. (Rome, Italy / 2009)

Arch of Constantine

Arco de Constantino is the triumphal arch in Rome, situated between the Colosseum and the Palatine Hill. It was erected to commemorate Constantine I's victory over Maxentius at the battle of Milvian Bridge. The arch is 21 meters high and 25.7 meters wide. It has three archways, the central one being 11.5 meters high and 6.5 meters wide. The lateral archways measure 7.4 meters by 3.4 meters each. The top (attic) is a brickwork riveted with marble. The attic plays a very prominent role for it holds the different memorable inscriptions and reliefs. There is a staircase entered from the door at some height from the ground and ends at the side facing the Palatine Hill. (Rome, Italy / 2009)

Trevi Fountain

Standing 25.9 meters high, this historical fountain is the largest baroque fountain in the city of Rome. Series of construction was made from 1732 to 1762. At the backdrop of the fountain is the Palazzo Poli. In the center is the superimposed robustly modelled triumphal arc. The center niche has free-standing columns for maximum light-and-shade. The bas reliefs illustrate the Roman origin of the aqueducts. The fountain was refurbished in 1998 - the stonework was scrubbed and the fountain was provided with reciprocating pumps. A traditional legend holds that if a visitor throw a coin into the fountain, they are ensured a return to Rome. (Rome, Italy / 2009)