As one of the great monuments of the last period of the Roman Empire, it also imitated the classical architectural style of the earlier period and used many decorative reliefs. All the existing triumphal arches in the world imitated the Roman triumphal arch. There are currently three major triumphal arches in Rome. The Arch of Constantine was built more than 200 years later than the Colosseum.

It is the youngest one among them. It is said that this Arc de Triomphe was not built in one piece, but was pieced together by removing some components from many places, so although it is very magnificent, it does not have its own unique style. The Colosseum The Colosseum in Ancient Rome escaped from the crowded crowd, and Yunluo and An Chuyu went deep into the Colosseum again.

Look at him from the second floor. Today, only half of the arena is covered with wooden boards, and the other half shows the maze-like passages in the lower level of the arena and the mechanical devices that transported animals and gladiators from cages to the arena. Outside the Colosseum, the 36-degree high temperature really made Yunluo and An Chuyu, the international students who came from the cool weather in the UK, feel very hot.

I silently said to myself, "It's not hot, it's not hot," but I was actually sweating profusely. Sun protection is a must when going out, so in addition to applying sunscreen, some friends also put on sun protection clothing and opened parasols. Knowing the secret that they can enter the Colosseum for free with their tickets, Yunluo and An Chuyu were exhausted.

But they also insisted on moving towards the Palatine, which was not far from the Colosseum. The Palatine was once the most luxurious and magnificent place around ancient Rome. The nobles tried every means to build houses here, and successive monarchs built more and more luxurious palaces here. But after the decline of Rome, the Palatine fell into disrepair and became increasingly deserted.

Today, the Palatine is basically the remains of the palace of Emperor Domitian. This palace has a complex structure and a huge area. It served as the main palace for 300 years. There is a viewing platform here to see the Colosseum and the Arc de Triomphe. It is the highest point. The entrance is hidden and requires climbing a mountain. Yunluo and one of his friends decided to go there.

Two people are enjoying the cool under the tree. Palatine Palatine The ruins of Palatine are more chaotic than the ruins of the Roman Forum. If you don't have enough time, you can skip it and visit the ancient Roman ruins next to it. The Roman ruins (romaforum) are the central area of ​​​​the city of Rome in ancient Rome. Even now it has become a ruin.

The Roman Forum was built over 900 years ago and is the oldest and most famous of all the squares. The Forum was first formed in the 7th century BC and was originally a burial site for the Etruscans.

It then expanded to become the glorious center of the Roman Republic. After the 4th century AD, it gradually lost its importance until it became a pasture. In the Middle Ages, a lot of stone and marble were stolen. It is worth noting that it was the Romans, not the invading barbarians, who were responsible for the real demolition of the city of Rome in order to build new palaces, churches and monuments.

As people rekindled their love for all things classical during the Renaissance, the square once again became a place of inspiration for artists and architects. In the 18th and 19th centuries, people began to systematically excavate the site of the square, and the work continues to this day. It was noon, the sun was shining in the sky, and the temperature had risen to 37 degrees. Yunluo's friends had no interest in appreciating historical relics.

In addition, without the shelter of trees, Yunluo and An Chuyu both showed signs of heat stroke, and they just wanted to evacuate quickly. However, the scenic area was too large. It was also difficult to find the exit, and after several attempts, they finally got out and took a photo. Don't ask Yunluo what it is, because Yunluo has not studied it...

After leaving the ancient Roman ruins, looking around, there were only wide roads and crowds of tourists. There was no sign of a restaurant. Because they were going to Venice Square, which was not far from the ruins, Yunluo and An Chuyu simply walked towards the square and soon found a pizza shop. This pizza shop was built underground.

It was just what Yunluo and An Chuyu wanted, they could escape the heat. Although Italy was hot, except for high-end restaurants, most restaurants did not have air conditioning, leaving people to suffer from the heat. I really admire the Italians' patience. Since the pizza shop was in a good location, the price was not cheap. Yunluo and An Chuyu were not hungry at first.

They ordered two pizzas, which were just enough for four people to share. I have to admire Yunluo and An Chuyu's spirit of not fearing hardship or fatigue. Yunluo and An Chuyu finished the tour in one day, which would normally take two days for most people, and they did it all on foot. After resting enough in the basement pizza shop, Yunluo and An Chuyu calmed down and welcomed another round of Rome's scorching sun.

The first stop Yunluo and An Chuyu wanted to go was Piazza Venezia. It looked a little far away on the mobile map, so Yunluo and An Chuyu kept walking forward. Not long after walking, they saw a magnificent building behind the Roman ruins, which was super eye-catching. Yunluo and An Chuyu didn't have time to go over to take a closer look, so they took pictures across the street.

At this time, Yunluo and An Chuyu fearlessly took off their sunscreen gear just to take photos with the building. Venice Square Venice Square Venice Square took some photos in front of this magnificent building. Because they had to rush to Venice Square, Yunluo and An Chuyu did not stay for long. At this time, Yunluo found on the navigation.

The place where Yunluo and An Chu met was actually the famous Piazza Venezia, which is called "wedding cake" and "printer" by the locals. Looking back at this building, it is indeed very similar. No wonder so many people took photos with it... This "wedding cake" is the Vittoriano Mausoleum.

The most beautiful building in Piazza Venezia. The memorial was built to commemorate Vittorio Emanuele II and the unification of Italy. Today it is home to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, which means you cannot sit anywhere on the monument, a rule that is strictly enforced by the guards.

Every year, a military parade is held in the square. It is not far from the Pantheon, and it only takes more than 10 minutes to walk. It was just after noon, so the mysterious light column of the Pantheon could still be seen. I should have hurried up, but the streets and various small shops along the way were so attractive that I couldn't help but stop and admire them.

Before arriving at the Pantheon, we encountered an interesting incident. At that time, one of Yunluo's friends wanted to buy a straw hat from a roadside stall. After selecting one, he asked the price, and the shopkeeper told him that it was 20 euros. Yunluo and An Chuyu thought it was too expensive, so the friend replied "its too expensive" and turned away. Seeing this, the shopkeeper quickly lowered the price to 15 euros, and Yunluo and An Chuyu had an idea.

It seems that the price is too high, so I continued to bargain with the store owner, and finally the deal was 6 Euros, and I said to the store owner, "You know, I'm Chinese, we know the price!" So everyone should be more careful in the future. When you are abroad, especially in tourist attractions, you must bargain if you can, because the price is too high.

The dog sign unexpectedly appeared on the wall. I wonder what the sentence underneath means. Does anyone know? The sign outside the tavern. Wine + love = money? Drinking fountains can be found everywhere in Rome. In such hot weather, having these cool springs is really better than building a seven-story pagoda. The giant dome of the Pantheon is inlaid with lattices.

There is an oculus with a diameter of 8.3 meters (29 feet) in the center of the dome. This oculus is the product of Emperor Hadrian's imagination, which makes the Pantheon look solemn and majestic. On clear days, sunlight shines through here and shines on the marble walls inside the temple; at night, standing in the temple, you can look up at the starry sky above the oculus.

At the same time, it is full of religious color - it allows people in the temple to guide the gaze of the gods from heaven. The dome is one of the masterpieces of Roman architectural engineering, with a diameter of 44.4 meters (145 feet), (longer than the diameter of the dome of St. Peter's Basilica), which is equal to the height of the temple.

In order to reduce the overall weight of the dome, different coatings were used from bottom to top. The closer to the dome, the thinner and lighter the soil layer. The bottom was made of concrete and travertine (7 meters thick), the middle was made of volcanic travertine, and the top near the circular hole was made of extremely light pumice (only 1 meter thick). Until the 20th century, it was still the largest cement building ever used.

Until 1960, it was still the largest free-standing dome in the world. Yunluo and An Chuyu sat down in the Pantheon and read the introduction. They closed their eyes and began to feel the atmosphere here. They said they were feeling, but in fact they were also resting, because Yunluo and An Chuyu were too tired. Every five minutes, a broadcast would sound in the hall to remind people to be quiet, but there were too many tourists in the hall.

I guess no one paid any attention except Yunluo and An Chuyu who were sitting there. It was still a bit noisy. The next square was Piazza Navona. It was not very big, but the three fountains on the square were quite famous, all designed by masters of the Renaissance. There were three fountains in total from north to south in the square.

The Fountain of Neptune (Fontana del Tunno), the Fountain of the Four Rivers (Fontana dei Quattrofiumi) and the Fountain of the Moor (Fontana dei Mooro), the latter two of which were designed by Bernini. The Fountain of the Four Rivers in the center is the most interesting, with sculptures symbolizing the four rivers of paradise (Danube, Nile, Plate and Ganges).

and the four corners of the known world (Asia, Africa, Europe and America). The Fountain of the Four Rivers in Angels and Demons symbolizes the element "water". The Nile River in Africa (nile-covered with cloth, metaphorically the mysterious source of the Nile River), the statue's head is covered with a veil, suggesting that Europeans at that time did not know the source of the Nile River.

Full of mystery. The Ganges in Asia (ganges – holding a paddle in the left hand) is a burly old man holding a long paddle, sitting sideways, looking into the distance, symbolizing the long-lasting source of the Ganges. The Platte River in America (rio de la plata). There are some coins around, symbolizing that the New World is full of great wealth.

His eyes are fixed on the dove on the spire of the square tower, as if to indicate that Catholicism will rule America. The Danube of Europe (danube - facing inward, with hands stretched out toward the obelisk) holds his arms to a shield with the keys and triple crown of St. Peter, as well as the emblem of Innocent X, three lilies and a dove representing the Holy Spirit.

To the west of the square is the Church of St. Agnese, whose concave facade is the work of Francesco Borromini, Bernini's greatest rival. In 304, the 13-year-old girl St. Agnese was executed for adhering to her Christian faith and refusing to marry a pagan.

Later, people built a small chapel on the spot where she was martyred. Today, the square is bustling with street painters and jugglers. Look carefully at the houses around it. This is known as the most beautiful Baroque square in Rome. Piazza Navona is the most beautiful square in Rome. Whether it is day or night, it is a natural magnet that attracts tourists.

It is also the ideal place to spend an hour or so in one of the many cafes and people-watch. The outline of the square is a wide oval, which matches the shape of the Circus Agonaris. Grom gelato can be found everywhere in Rome. It is rich in milk flavor and a "limited edition" is released every month.

Yunluo has eaten here a lot in Italy because it is really delicious. You usually need to take a bus to get from Piazza Navona to Piazza di Spagna, and there is no direct subway. In order to determine the location of the bus stop, Yunluo and Anchu came to the tourist information station near the square to ask. They were told that they could walk there in 20 minutes.

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

Yunluo looked at the long distance between the two squares on the map, half believing and half doubting. Encouraged by their friends, Yunluo and An Chuyu walked. Although they actually walked for a long time, Yunluo and An Chuyu stopped and walked. They also visited many small shops, so they were not so tired. Not long after, they arrived at Via Condotti, the most prosperous commercial street near the Spanish Square.

Luxury brands and flagship stores of big names are all here. Even the store where Bulgari jewelry started is nearby. High street brands are also readily available. For poor students like Yunluo and An Chuyu, they automatically go to cheap high street brands like Zara. Birds of a feather flock together. Plaza de España is the end of the shopping trip, and it doesn't have many highlights.

But for women, before walking across the steps, take a closer look at the boat-shaped fountain (barcaccia) below the steps, which was designed by Bernini the Elder. The most famous attraction in the square is the Spanish Steps. Its official name is the Trinita Hill Steps, which consists of two sets of spectacular steps. The names of the Spanish Square and the steps are taken from the Spanish Palace of the same name.

After Audrey Hepburn ate ice cream on the steps of the Spanish Square in the movie "Roman Holiday", this place became a household attraction, and it remains the same today. At the lowest point of the stone steps, there is a small fountain - the Boat Fountain. This fountain is named after the half-hidden boat in the center, and water slowly overflows from the hull.

There are always people playing guitar or taking photos in front of the fountain, creating a lively scene. This fountain is the work of Bernini's father. The idea came from a burst of the Tevere River, which pushed a small boat here. Above the Spanish Steps are the Trinita Church and the ancient Egyptian obelisk. You can overlook the entire square.

It is said that this church was built by King Louis XII of France and has the same name as the Gothic-style church in southern France. The obelisk in front was built by Pope Pius VI in the 18th century and is used as a signpost for pilgrims. At this point, Yunluo and Anchuyu's one-day trip to Rome came to an end.

Back to the hotel to reorganize. Prepare for tomorrow's trip to the Vatican! The first day of the trip to Rome was generally too tiring. On the second day, Yunluo and An Chuyu set out a little later. They originally planned to take the subway line A directly to St. Peter's Basilica Station. Unexpectedly, after buying the ticket and entering the station, a staff member indicated that Yunluo and An Chuyu had to go to the subway station because there were too many people taking the train.

Yunluo and An Chuyu were told to take the bus instead. Yunluo and An Chuyu were panicked for a moment because they had not checked how to take the bus. Fortunately, after exiting the subway station, there was a bus terminal next to it. After searching through the rows, Yunluo and An Chuyu found the bus to the Vatican, which were No. 64 and No. 40, and the two lines were next to each other.

Because there were so many people in the queue, Yunluo, An Chuyu and the other two queued up in pairs. Yunluo and Minyi waited for bus No. 64, and the other two waited for bus No. 40. Not long after, bus No. 64 came. Seeing the large crowd of people waiting, Yunluo and An Chuyu quickly called the other two friends to get on the bus. Taking this bus is just like taking a domestic bus.

Even more spectacular, Yunluo just walked from the front door to the back door, and the seats in the car were all full. Fortunately, Yunluo's friends were smart enough to grab seats. Yunluo stood in an empty seat at a high place, and could also sit on the beam, which was also good. The public transportation situation in Rome is really worrying, and it is like this every day during the peak season.

It seems that walking is the most reliable way. Half an hour later, the bus crossed the Roman mother river, the Terra Cotta River, and the Vatican was right in front of us. After getting off the bus, Yunluo and An Chuyu walked for about 10 minutes and arrived at St. Peter's Square. St. Peter's Square was designed and supervised by the Italian genius architect Bernini, who has been mentioned many times before.

The square has always advocated the exaggerated and gorgeous Baroque architectural design style. The square looks like a giant key, so it is known as the "Key to Heaven". In such a beautiful square, there are many discordant factors. I have heard that there are many wild tour guides soliciting customers in the square and reselling second-hand high-priced tickets. Yunluo and An Chuyu just arrived at the square.

Shocked by the grandeur of the square, they stopped for a moment. At this moment, an Italian came forward and asked Yunluo and An Chuyu, "Did you book the ticket of Vatican Museum?" Yunluo's friend didn't know what was going on, and just as he was about to answer, Yunluo said, "Yes! We have!" Seeing this, the man left in dismay. (To be continued...)