Top Rome Attractions: Must-See Landmarks

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Rome has a long history behind it. Top Rome attractions comprise classical ruins, age-old places of worship and iconic fountains. Rome is a modern and vibrant city where you will come across wonderful eateries, museums and activities. The city can be overwhelming to the visitors who may not know where to go first. But there are landmarks that are almost obligatory, such as the Colosseum and Vatican Museums.

1.Vatican Museums

 

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Vatican Museums

Founded by Pope Julius II in early sixteenth century, Vatican Museums is one of the largest museums in the world. Popes amassed the collection over the centuries. The museums hold 70,000 works of art, out of which 20,000 are on display. Visitors walk through 7 km of halls and corridors. At the end of the route is Sistine Chapel which contains Michelangelo’s famous fresco The Creation of Adam.

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Mobile Photography – Top Nine Tips

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Mobile photography has been the game changer although digital cameras have made photography affordable.  Mobile cameras are handy and easy to access. However there is  a common misconception that big and expensive cameras are a prerequisite for capturing excellent photos. It is the photographer who makes the picture and not the camera. …

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Roman Forum – the Ruins of Ancient Rome

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The Lookout Terrace Between Palatine Hill and Roman Forum

Roman Forum is in the heart of Rome, a spread of impressive ruins. This is a small valley between Palatine and Capitoline hills. Many Roman emperors had built their palaces here. The Roman Forum was the scene of public meetings, law courts, and gladiatorial combats in republican times and was lined with shops and open-air markets. It was the hub of political, social and commercial activity of Roman citizens. As you go around Roman Forum, you will see ruins of temples, churches and public buildings. …

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Architectural Marvels from Around the World

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I have seen and admired many architectural marvels in my travels in India and outside. It is hard to imagine how people in ancient times constructed such architectural marvels. They did not have the tools and materials of the modern world. Winston Churchill had said, “We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.” …

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One Week in Sikkim – Simplify Your Itinerary

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Sikkim is the second smallest state in India. The itinerary for one week in Sikkim takes the stress out of your travel planning.  The state is home to India’s tallest mountain, Kangchenjunga (8,586 metres). Sikkim shelters alpine meadows, glaciers and many kinds of wild flowers. It has dramatic Himalayan landscapes. You will also find hilltop Buddhist monasteries such as Rumtek which dates from the mid 1700s. …

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