Rome is one of those amazing cities where around every corner there is a magnificent ancient building or something new to discover. History seems to burst out of every crumbling ruin. The extremely powerful Roman Empire's heart was here in Rome. The Romans brought this city to fame and made it last.
Going to Rome was like a school excursion. We learnt so much about the history of Rome and The Roman Empire. Rome is full of big imposing buildings waiting to be explored. Here's a little 'taster' of the history of Rome: Rome started by an Italian city supposedly founded by to orphan brothers brought up by a she-wolf. The people of Rome overthrew their King and beacme a democracy. The three riches men in the city ruled it but soon they became power hungry. They took over the rest of Italy and beyond. The Roman Empire grew too big so Julius Caesar came to power. he conquered most of the 'known world' back then. But along the way he made lots of enemies including his own son. They rebelled and murdered him. That started the fall of Rome. After Caesar, the rulers just weren't good enough to keep the empire Caesar had made. The empire gradually fell as the countries in it fought back until it was just Rome. Then it got wiped out completely through the dark ages until discovered again by archeologists. In short Rome rose for 200 years, peaked for 300 years and fell for 200 years.
The Coliseum was no. 1 on our list of things to do. The Coliseum came alive as we were taught (on our audio guide) about the gladiators, the spectator and more on just what kind of life the ancient romans lived. Lachie said it was his favourite building we have seen on our trip so far. He said it was interesting to see the place the gladiators fought (I agree!). It is the size of the Coliseum that amazes me. It is massive yet intricate at the same time. We had a great time exploring the Forum, Pantheon and the Spanish steps.
But our time in Rome wasn't just about history. We also had a bit of crazy fun. In a beautiful Roman garden we hired a weird bike contraption. It was a six seater pedal car. Dad, Mum, William and I pedalled while Lachie and Timmy sat at the front. A lot of people had a little stare at us. We just laugh the whole way. Mum and Dad said it was one of the best €20 they had spent for a while!
Rome really is a special place. The ancients called it "the eternal city". Although the Roman Empire fell hundreds of years ago, it still holds the magic Ancient Rome.
Going to Rome was like a school excursion. We learnt so much about the history of Rome and The Roman Empire. Rome is full of big imposing buildings waiting to be explored. Here's a little 'taster' of the history of Rome: Rome started by an Italian city supposedly founded by to orphan brothers brought up by a she-wolf. The people of Rome overthrew their King and beacme a democracy. The three riches men in the city ruled it but soon they became power hungry. They took over the rest of Italy and beyond. The Roman Empire grew too big so Julius Caesar came to power. he conquered most of the 'known world' back then. But along the way he made lots of enemies including his own son. They rebelled and murdered him. That started the fall of Rome. After Caesar, the rulers just weren't good enough to keep the empire Caesar had made. The empire gradually fell as the countries in it fought back until it was just Rome. Then it got wiped out completely through the dark ages until discovered again by archeologists. In short Rome rose for 200 years, peaked for 300 years and fell for 200 years.
The Coliseum was no. 1 on our list of things to do. The Coliseum came alive as we were taught (on our audio guide) about the gladiators, the spectator and more on just what kind of life the ancient romans lived. Lachie said it was his favourite building we have seen on our trip so far. He said it was interesting to see the place the gladiators fought (I agree!). It is the size of the Coliseum that amazes me. It is massive yet intricate at the same time. We had a great time exploring the Forum, Pantheon and the Spanish steps.
But our time in Rome wasn't just about history. We also had a bit of crazy fun. In a beautiful Roman garden we hired a weird bike contraption. It was a six seater pedal car. Dad, Mum, William and I pedalled while Lachie and Timmy sat at the front. A lot of people had a little stare at us. We just laugh the whole way. Mum and Dad said it was one of the best €20 they had spent for a while!
Rome really is a special place. The ancients called it "the eternal city". Although the Roman Empire fell hundreds of years ago, it still holds the magic Ancient Rome.
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