Decline Of Rome
Sunday, February 6th, 2011
Cultural capital of the world – Rome
Italy was the center of cultural and intellectual activities of world since long ago. Law of ancient Rome, where he was symbol of wealth, prosperity, luxury and exclusivity. For thousands of years, Rome was the most important politically, the city's richest and largest in the Western world and remained so after the Roman Empire began to decline and was split, later Rome ultimately lost its status capital to Milan and then Ravenna, and was surpassed in prestige by the Eastern capital Constantinople (Turkey). The monuments and symbols of ancient Rome are the architectural heritage more popular world tourism today. Some unforgettable gift of ancient Rome world tourism are:
Ancient Roman monuments
Colosseum the largest amphitheater ever built in the Roman Empire is one the best examples of Roman prosperity. It can accommodate 60,000 spectators, was used for gladiatorial combat. The list of monuments most important of ancient Rome includes the Roman Forum, Domus Aurea, the Pantheon, Trajan's Column, Trajan's Markets, Circus Maximus, the Baths of Caracalla, Castel Sant'Angelo, the Mausoleum of Augustus, the Ara Pacis, the Arch of Constantine, the Pyramid of Cestius, and the Bocca della Verita. Even today, they can experience history Rome's vibrant and prosperous through its monuments.
Medieval Roman heritage
Medieval Roman architecture is famous for sculpture Beauti buildings and other facilities. Worldwide accepts and uses the Roman architectural concept sometimes true or sometimes mixed with a sense of aesthetics.
Mosaic and fresco art is one of the folk arts of the medieval Roman is visible in the churches of Santa Maria in Trastevere, Four Crowned Saints and St. Praxedes. secular buildings include several towers, the highest towers, the Torre delle Milizie and Torre dei Conti, both next the Roman Forum, and the grand staircase leading to the basilica of Santa Maria in Ara Coeli.
Renaissance Period
Rome was the center of Renaissance Florence. Rome has undergone several changes during this period. The masterpiece of Renaissance architecture more Rome is the impressive Piazza del Campidoglio by Michelangelo and the Palace of the Senator. Rome is also famous for the large and majestic squares, many of them dating Century 17. The most significant of these squares are Piazza Navona, Piazza di Spagna, Campo de 'Fiori, Piazza Venezia, Piazza Farnese and Piazza della Minerva.
Is many things in Rome which could not be described in a little world. See our article for more information on the heritage of Rome.
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