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1) Walking tours: the leisurely way to discover Rome
Author:
Isla Campbell
Category:
Travel and Leisure
Rome is one of Europe's most romantic and cultural capitals. An intoxicating mix of ancient history and superb modern attractions has always drawn millions of visitors annually to this cosmopolitan destination.
In recent times, the HBO series 'Rome' and Scott Ridley's epic film 'Gladiator' released in 2000 have helped re-ignite a keen interest in ancient Rome for many. Both brought early Rome dramatically to life by the use of incredibly life-like special effects that gave a rea...
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2) Off the beaten track: Rome's ancient wonders
Author:
Paul McIndoe
Category:
Travel and Leisure
The Italian capital of Rome is host to some amazing sights, but The Eternal City also serves as a great base to explore other nearby ancient wonders.
Ostia Antica is less than one hour from Rome and displays some incredible ruins of this once-thriving port city. Originally founded as a military harbour, it soon flourished as the Roman Emperors elaborately decorated the city in recognition of its importance as a supply point for Rome. These decorations included a marble theatre...
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