Cover Title: “Adventures in Rome” Subhead: Wonderful history, art and cuisine (Page 1) Title: Piazza Navona Subhead: Beautiful Baroque square Text: Piazza Navona is definitely a spot to visit while in Rome. Piazza Navona has two famous fountains like the Fountain of Neptune created by Giacomb della Porta in 1574 and the Fountain of the Four Rivers. Our tour guide was explaining the Four Rivers also known as the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi. The rivers were The Nile (Africa), the Danube (Europe), the Ganges (Asia), and the Rio del la Plata (America). Copy: There are many reasons to visit Rome. There are a lot of culture, art, and thousands of years of history. One of the many wonderful places is Piazza Navona which is a square in Rome, Italy. There are many wonderful restaurants Piazza Navona is a public space opened for everyone. Our tour guide recommends all of us to come back at night due to the fact that it is more lively and delightful full of performances like street artists like magicians and dancers. Quote: “It is breathtaking when you visit at night with all the live music and people sitting around and talking” (Page 2) Title: Colosseum Subhead: Take a step back in time and learn about this Roman civilization Text: In 80 A.D. the Colosseum was known as the Flavian Amphitheater with 100 days of games that included gladiatorial combats and wild animal fights. The Colosseum is located just east of the Roman Forum, the massive stone amphitheater known as the Colosseum was commissioned around A.D. 70-72 by Emperor Vespasian of the Flavian dynasty as a gift to the Roman people. Copy: When visiting Rome, the Colosseum is one of the main historical sites to visit. The tickets to the Colosseum was able to take us to Palatine Hill and The Forum. It is a very popular tourist site to visit and I highly recommend it. It opened in 80 A.D. the Colosseum is the largest amphitheater ever built, and it’s a can’t-miss attraction. Sure, you can wander around the Colosseum on your own but there is nothing quite like having a tour guide to bring this important moment to life. While touring the Colosseum, our tour guide told us exciting stories gladiators, emperors, battles and looting. Quote: “Before it was named the Colosseum it was called Amphitheatrum Flavium” (Page 3) Title: Arch of Constantine Subhead: Three remaining imperial triumph arches in Rome Text: The Arch of Constantine is a triumphal arch in Rome, situated between the Colosseum and the Palatine Hill. It was erected by the Roman Senate to commemorate Constantine. It is the oldest surviving example of a Roman Arch. The decorations on the central and lower part were created specifically for this triumphal arch. Copy: The Arch of Constantine is a striking monument. It stands out and it is right next to the most famous historical site, the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and The Forum. The monument is separated into three different arches. The monument has beautiful sculptures on it, and it is very detailed. It also has a scripture written on the top. The Arch of Constantine was made to celebrate the Constantine’s victory over Maxentius. Quote: “Constantine’s reign brought to art, but also demonstrates the emperor’s careful adherence to traditional forms of Roman Imperial art and architecture.” (Page 4) Title: Arch of Titus Subhead: The Roman Triumphal Arch Text: The Arch of Titus is a 1st-century AD honorific arch, located on the Via Sacra, Rome, just to the south-east of the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill. It was constructed by the Emperor Domitian shortly after the death of his older brother Titus to commemorate Titus's victories, including the Siege of Jerusalem. Arch of Titus was integrated into a fortress built by the Frangipani family, which helped the preservation of the monument. Copy: Arch of Titus, located inside The Forum was made in 1st century A.D. as an honorary arch. Arch of Titus was built to commemorate Titus’s victories. This arch was definitely different from the Arch of Constantine because the Arch of Titus only has one whole arch while the Constantine has three. From looking at it in person the inside of the archway is very detailed and decorative. Our tour guide Olivia said the Arch of Titus was restored around the 19th century C.E. Quote: “The Arch of Titus is the oldest of the two remaining arches on the Roman Forum.” (Page 5) Title: Trevi Fountain Subhead: Living the dream Text: The Trevi Fountain is Rome’s most iconic fountain. It stands 26 meters tall, 49 meters wide and intricately decorated in a Baroque style. It recently has gone through intensive restoration and cleaning by the Fendi luxury fashion house. It lies between small streets, where you barely hear the sound of rushing water before you around the corner and are greeted by the monumental statue. Pope Urban VIII commissioned Gian Lorenzo Bernini to sketch renovations, that the fountain began to take its current shape. The fountain was designed by an Italian architect name Nicola Salvi and it was eventually completed by Giuseppe Pannini and several other people. Copy: As known, the Trevi Fountain is one of the largest fountains in the city and the most famous one as well. The fountain was opened to public in 1762. The fountain was so detailed and beautiful when I first went close to it. People were making wishes and throwing coins in the fountain. The Trevi Fountain was always on my list of places to visit if I ever traveled to Rome and it is finally checked off. There were so many people at this fountain day and night because it is an iconic fountain that you would want to visit while visiting Rome. I was able to visit the Trevi Fountain during the day and night which was so magnificent. As I mentioned, it is very crowded so be sure to watch your belongings and put your best bet to getting a nice picture without being bombarded by people. Quote: “Brings back so much memory from the movie I watched and now I can live it in person” - Kayla (Page 6) Title: Vatican Museums Subhead: Beautiful museums, artwork and sculptures Text: Vatican City, a city-state surrounded by Rome, Italy, is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church. Vatican City is the home to the Pope and iconic artwork and architecture. St. Peter’s Basilica was built on Vatican City during the 4th century and rebuilt during the 16th century. Copy: Vatican City, also known as Vatican Museums, were full of beautiful artwork on the walls and ceilings and sculptures. The artwork on the ceilings were so intricate and detailed that it seems real when you look up. Everything was just do beautiful right in the museums. When we got deeper with our tour guide which is a Professor that teaches art history in Italy, he talked about the Sistine Chapel. The Sistine Chapel was the most beautiful chapels I’ve ever walked into and lay eyes on. We were not allowed to take pictures, but I stood in the Chapel for 10 minutes observing the artwork on the ceiling and it looked very 3D like. Quote: “Vatican City is the only nation in the world that can lock its own gates at night” – Livitaly Tours (Page 7) Title: Spanish Steps Subhead: Start by admiring the stairs themselves Text: The Spanish Steps was built in order to link the Trinità dei Monti church that was under the patronage of the King of France. The Spanish Steps were not actually financed by the Spanish, but rather by a French diplomat by the name of Étienne Gueffier. The Piazza di Spagna at the foot of the steps is named after the Spanish Embassy there, so the name simply extended to the steps, which were built in the 18th century to connect both the Embassy and the Trinita dei Monti church. Copy: The Spanish Steps was so beautiful when we first arrived and there was no one there. It was so peaceful and quiet. It was definitely a photogenic landmark that attracted a lot of tourist and people in general. There were many shopping and restaurants where you can shop and dine. Lots of high-end designer shops and beautiful colorful buildings. I absolutely enjoy my day visiting the Spanish Steps and being able to sit on the stairs and just observing people and people watching, which is something Italians actually do, and I found out on the first day of my arrival in Rome. Quote: “ (Page 8) Title: Borghese Gallery Subhead: One of the sights to see on a visit in Rome Text: The Galleria Borghese is an art gallery in Rome, Italy housed in the former Villa Borghese Pinciana. The Villa Borghese Gardens are considered a separate tourist attraction. The Villa was built by the architect Flaminio Ponzio. The garden villa was commissioned in 1613 by Cardinal Scipione Borghese, an avid art collector, to house his impressive collection of Roman, Renaissance, and Baroque art, and it remains one of the most prestigious galleries in the city. Copy: Arriving at the gallery, the building was big and beautiful. Walking inside we walked up a beautiful flight of stairs that took a while to get up the. The ceilings were beautifully drawn and sculpted. There were a few sculptures we walked past that we talked about like Apollo and Daphne. The sculpture portrays romance between Apollo and Daphne.