The Most Magnificent Buildings in Rome

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Rome wasn’t built in a day, but all it takes is a day to appreciate just how spectacular the Italian capital really is. Here is a look at some of the most magnificent buildings in the city.

The Colosseum

Built around 70-80 AD, the Roman amphitheater is one of the most iconic landmarks in the entire world. You don’t need to step inside to witness the magnificent architecture of Rome’s most popular attraction.

Castel Sant’Angelo

Castel Sant’Angelo is an impressive castle located near Vatican City. It was constructed almost two thousand years ago and still stands tall and proud today.

Pantheon

The Pantheon is as spectacular on the inside as it is on the outside. It is free to enter and the decorated dome gives the impression of looking up at heaven.

Trevi Fountain

It may not technically be a building, but the Trevi Fountain is an incredible structure that is visited by hundreds of thousands of tourists a year. In fact, over a million euros in coins are thrown into the fountain by tourists.

The Wedding Cake

“The Wedding Cake” is less popular among historians and locals as it was built using materials from other ancient buildings that were torn down. Still, it is hard to deny that the structure is magnificent.

Pyramid of Cestius

We are not really sure why it is there, but you can visit an authentic ancient pyramid in the Ostiense district. It was built over 2,000 years ago and stands proud today.

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🇮🇹 La Piramide Cestia (o Piramide di Caio Cestio, Sepulcrum Cestii in latino) è una piramide di stile egizio, sita a Roma vicino a Porta San Paolo e al cimitero acattolico, la cui costruzione fu completata nel 12 a.C. Fu costruita tra il 18 e il 12 a.C. come tomba per Gaio Cestio Epulone, un membro dei septemviri epulones; è in calcestruzzo, con cortina di mattoni e copertura di lastre di marmo di Carrara; è alta 36,40 metri con una base quadrata di circa 30 metri di lato e si leva su una piattaforma di cementizio. . . 🇬🇧 The Pyramid of Cestius (in Italian, Piramide di Caio Cestio or Piramide Cestia) is an ancient pyramid in Rome, Italy, near the Porta San Paolo and the Protestant Cemetery. It was built as a tomb for Gaius Cestius, a member of the Epulones religious corporation.It stands at a fork between two ancient roads, the Via Ostiensis and another road that ran west to the Tiber along the approximate line of the modern Via Marmorata. Due to its incorporation into the city's fortifications, it is today one of the best-preserved ancient buildings in Rome. . . Fonte wikipedia. Foto @marcello.garbagnati . . #visitrome #piramidi #piramid #egiptianstyle #piramidecestia #pyramid #pyramidofcestius #ancientbuilding #historicalbuilding #placetovisit #placetosee #roma #rome #instarome #romeitaly #archeology #cestius #tomb #marmodicarrara #archeologia #building #amazing #amazingbuilding #amazingbuildings #mediterraneoantico

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