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What to See in Rome
Since the foundation of Rome about 2,700 years ago, the city has been a force in the European history; first as the center of the Roman Empire and later has the center of the Catholic Church. That means that you will see relics of the ancient Rome wherever you go.
Coliseum in Rome is probably the most impressive relic of the ancient Rome. Here the 55,000 spectators could watch gladiator fights and fights against exotic, wild animals.
Emperor Vespasian ordered the building of the Coliseum in 72 AD. Then there were a lot of other coliseums around the Roman Empire; from El Djem in North Africa to Arles and Nimes in France. Since there has been missing maintenance, destructions and even theft; but the Coliseum is still a must see sight.
The St. Peter’s Basilica (also called St. Peter’s Cathedral) is another must see in Rome. And if there is one building, which defines the Vatican State, it is the St. Peter’s Basilica. It is just not the center of the smallest country in the world; it is also the center of the Catholic universe.