What I enjoyed seeing in Rome

Sight seeing

If visiting Rome you have a number of areas to sight see. I personally loved the ruins. To see the way buildings were built and their design, and being able to see the way things worked in these buildings, gives you an insight into life in ancient times.  I love this and for me it's a wonderful experience.

It's amazes me how the ruins are all below ground and have to be dug out. Did they build on top of other buildings or does time build up the soil and cover the buildings?  Apparently it was both, Roman architects ripped of roofs and filled in buildings to make strong foundations for their next building, also over 2500 years silt gathered and rose the ground level.

Some other places to visit. 

Piazza Venezia is a stunning building, it's sad that it's surrounded by a high fence but once inside the fence it's a beautiful building to see, but don't try and sit on the steps! They'll let you know in no uncertain terms that that's unacceptable!

Piazza Venezia

But if you do want to sit on some steps try the Spanish Steps, that is if you can find them under the sea of people sitting there. To get there you can go along Via Condotti where all the luxury brand shops are all gathered.

Spanish Steps

                    

The Trevi fountain was under renovations during our visit. The $2 million renovation is being funded by Fendi, and the Trevi fountain will be re-opening soon. If you were wondering about what happened to all the coins thrown in the Trevi, the coins are collected every night and monies go to charities.

Although I love Rome city the amount of tourists can be ridiculous...it's not a restful city but it is a city not to be missed. The history alone is a marvel and to stand where most of our ancestry began, or where the conquerors came from that acquired an such an extensive empire, is completely fascinating.

Panoramic views of Rome Skyline from Villa Borghese