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Rome is one of the oldest cities in the Western hemisphere and it is also one of the few that transcends the boundaries between the ancient and the new worlds. As such it is understandable and even expected that it is full of tradition, historic elements and extremely rich culture. It is also one of the most popular tourist destination in the world and people visit who visit this city and enjoy a stay in one of the historic hotels in Rome come from across the globe.

There are many natural and human constructed landmarks and attractions in and around Rome and of these St. Peter’s Basilica and the Colosseum are just two though they are representative of the city’s century spanning and tremendously awe inspiring landmarks. St. Peter’s Basilica is inside the walls of Vatican City and is one of its major establishments. It is considered to be the Mother church of the Catholic religion and is also considered to be one of the most holy of the sacred Christian sites. It is not only one of the most important Christian churches but also one of its most beautiful. It has a strong association to the papacy as well as to incredible art and most notable among the artists who have worked on it Michelangelo is probably the most famous and important.

The Colosseum is located in the center of the city and demonstrates the remains of the largest amphitheatre that was ever constructed during the Roman Empire. It’s believed that construction of this colossal amphitheatre began late in the first century AD between the years 70 and 72. Completion of it is recognized to have occurred under the emperor Titus in 82 AD. The purpose of this tremendous theatre was to host gladiator events as well as other public spectacles. The performance of dramas was common and the reenactment of mythological stories was popular.