{"id":22761,"date":"2021-01-13T14:15:53","date_gmt":"2021-01-13T13:15:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ivirtuosidelloperadiroma.com\/?p=22761"},"modified":"2022-10-25T12:02:55","modified_gmt":"2022-10-25T10:02:55","slug":"things-to-do-in-rome-at-least-once-in-your-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ivirtuosidelloperadiroma.com\/en\/things-to-do-in-rome-at-least-once-in-your-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in Rome at least once in your life"},"content":{"rendered":"

A book would not be enough to describe the things to do in Rome at least once in a lifetime …<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Rome was founded in 753 BC, with almost 3,000 years of history as a protagonist in the evolution of the world, first as a propelling center of civilization and then as the cradle of the Catholic religion. This short preamble shows how impossible it is to summarize the <\/span>things to do in Rome<\/b> in just a few lines \u2026 Since we have to make a choice, let’s do it!<\/span><\/p>\n

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5 things to do in Rome: 1) The Imperial Forums<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Let’s start in 46 BC with the Forum of Caesar. The construction of the forums took nearly 150 years and involved the greatest general in history, Julius Caesar, and three emperors: Augustus, Trajan and Nerva. Among the <\/span>things to do in Rome<\/b>, you absolutely must walk among the ruins to experience the grandeur of ancient Rome.<\/span><\/p>\n

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5 things to do in Rome: 2) The Mouth of Truth<\/b><\/h3>\n

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The <\/span>Mouth of Truth<\/b> is a bas-relief shrouded in legend: indeed, this stone is capable of exposing people\u2019s souls by showing if someone is lying or telling the truth. Out of all the <\/span>things to do in Rome<\/b>, this is surely the most dangerous: put your hand in your mouth, but let\u2019s hope that you are being sincere!<\/span><\/p>\n

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5 things to do in Rome: 3) The Vatican<\/b><\/h3>\n

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The Vatican is the landmark of Catholicism. Visit <\/span>San Peter’s Basilica<\/b> and the <\/span>Papal Necropolis<\/b> starting with the very tomb of the first pope. Then go out into the square on Sunday at noon to hear the blessing of the current pope. When planning your <\/span>things to do in Rome<\/b>, don’t forget the <\/span>Vatican Museums<\/b> to admire Michelangelo’s <\/span>Last Judgment<\/b> in the Sistine Chapel.<\/span><\/p>\n

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5 things to do in Rome<\/b>: <\/span>4) Piazza Navona<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Originally, Piazza Navona was a stadium built by Domitian. Over time, it has become perhaps the city’s most famous square. There are two masterpieces there that are linked by a fierce rivalry: the Church of <\/span>Sant\u2019Agnese in Agone<\/b> by <\/span>Francesco Borromini<\/b> and the <\/span>Fountain of the Four Rivers<\/b> by <\/span>Gian Lorenzo Bernini<\/b>, who carved the frightened Nile with his arm covering his face in fear that the facade of the church might collapse. Other <\/span>things to do in Rome<\/b> in this square? Have your portrait drawn by a street artist.<\/span><\/p>\n

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5 things to do in Rome: 5) Trevi Fountain<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Without doubt the most beautiful and best known fountain in Rome. The central niche shelters Oceanus, the Greek god of the sea, while the two side niches provide a showcase for Abundance and Salubrity. Throw a coin in the fountain to return to Rome. And don\u2019t forget to visit our blog again, because we might suggest 5 other <\/span>things to do in Rome<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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However, there is also a sixth important thing to do. As you plan out your <\/span>things to do in Rome<\/b>, book an evening <\/span>to go to the opera<\/b><\/a> to enjoy a memorable show by <\/span>I Virtuosi dell’opera di Roma<\/b><\/a> orchestra in the incredible setting of <\/span>St. Paul\u2019s Within the Walls <\/b>church! Your memories from Rome will be truly unforgettable!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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