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Saturday, March 5, 2011

The Catacombs of Paris

Catacombs of ParisImage via Wikipedia

By Pollux Parker

Not all of the attractions in Paris are found above ground, underneath the city streets is one composed of labyrinth-like tunnels and crypts called The Catacombs of Paris. Around 6 million people are buried in the catacombs and it occupies a portion of what used to be Paris' stone mines.

Friday, January 21, 2011

10 Must-See Attractions While Traveling To Rome

A 5x5 segment panorama taken by myself with a ...Image via Wikipedia
Author: Jenny



Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated municipality, with over 2.7 million residents in 1,285.3 km2. This city is the most attraction to the visitors for its glorious history. So you must see the following 10 places while visiting in Rome.
Roman Forum was a public plaza or town square. This is the heart of ancient Rome. It represents several ruined temples, arches and basilicas. It was the place of Roman Empire where he arranged ceremonial, business, social and other important activities.

Trevi Fountain is a fountain in the Trevi rione in Rome. It is 25.9 meters (85 feet) high and 19.8 meters (65 feet) wide. So it is the largest Baroque fountain in the city. It was built in 1762. A traditional legend holds that if visitors throw a coin into the fountain, they are ensured a return to Rome. Toss a coin into it and make a wish.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

How Ancient Rome Lures Tourists to Rome

Pantheon dome(Oculus)Image via Wikipedia
Author: Eric Simon

The strong beating heart of the Roman Empire may be long gone, but the beautiful city of Rome remains, preserved, as a testament to the beauty, ingenuity, and opulence of the ancient world. Rome truly lives up to its name of The Eternal City with visitor's continually drawn to its ancient wonders, returning time and time again from all over the world. Its dedication to the preservation of its ancient heritage is the most rewarded investment the cities inhabitants have every made. With over four million people visiting the Colosseum every year, there can be no disputing the ancient city of Rome continual attraction to travelers, hundreds of years after its Empire's demise.

The best preserved ancient wonder is the marvel of The Pantheon. While the original of Agrippa's Temple to all the Gods of 27BCE is no longer with us, Hadrian's faithful reconstruction of 125AD is still standing, as graceful and magnificent as ever. Not only is the Pantheon a testament to the beautiful classical architecture of the ancient world, it is also one of the ancient wonders of engineering. The great concrete dome of the Pantheon has been standing for over two thousand years, and in all that time it has held the title of the world's largest unsupported concrete dome in the world.