Perhaps one of the most impacting trips I have taken in my life was to the stunning and historical city of Rome. In fact, I really had many reservations about making this trip, as it wasn't one of those cities I had planned to go to recently. This visit, however, became very meaningful to me, as I am an architect, and the rich history Rome has in architecture was just an added reason to be there. It is the cornerstone of architectural history, and Roman architecture in the city is a foundational element of it. Every student of architecture learns about the influence of Roman design, and landmarks found right in Rome itself. It's fascinating how Roman architecture like the Colosseum, St. Peter's Basilica, the Pantheon, and many fountains was built in that era and still exists in the present timeline. They still get admiration because of their beauty and innovation by a lot of tourists. These landmarks built several centuries ago, still stand today, and continue to display the innovative insight of ancient architects.
In my opinion, books and lectures may have their place for such construction work, but actually seeing these buildings is an entirely different proposition. There is a deep-seated difference between reading about the various principles and history that monumental structures were based on and standing in their physical presence. While being in Rome for more than 36 hours, I felt like I was taken back in the past. The walk in the city streets, lined with the leftovers of civilization from long ago, was something that simply took my breath away in terms of craftsmanship and the cultural messages built into the architecture. It wasn't just a drive across town; it was somehow like a journey into times past, relating to the past in the most powerful and moving of architecture. All in all, the experience in Rome left a mark on my mind, and it deepened my passion for architecture, inspiring me to take a look at my work from another perspective.
That's why today I will give you a tour of Rome's streets before taking you to the historical Landmarks.
Rome, Italy
Rome is the most popular tourist city in Italy and is also very crowded. People from around the world come here to explore the ruination of Roman Architecture as well as Italian Cuisine. I remember someone told me before, "When in Rome, Do as the Romans Do". I never forgot that phrase in life. Anyway, the Rome trip was also my sister's idea and I booked my flight ticket at the very last moment because I was not so sure about my trip. As a result, my direct flight ticket was really expensive but it is what it is. Was it worth paying a lot of money just to see Rome for 36 hours? Yes, for me it was worth it. Because after the trip, I never thought about the money I spent there.
Anyway from the Netherlands, the flight was smooth with a one-hour delay but after reaching Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport I was looking for a taxi to reach Airbnb. The airport is outside Rome city and I prefer Taxi instead of taking the train. Uber didn't work so I was trying to find a Taxi stand and I asked a person about the Taxi. He completely sent me to the wrong direction which I didn't know before but when I figured it out that he intentionally gave me the wrong direction of the taxi stand, I was kinda furious. Basically, he was standing in the Taxi stand waiting queue and he intentionally sent me in a different direction. In Rome, taxis are run by the government and they have a specific fare price to reach the city. Later, an Italian person who helped me figure out the details of Rome. He also mentioned to me that Old Rome and New Rome are divided by a wall. Inside the wall is the old Rome where all the tourists go and outside of the wall is known as the new Rome with recent developments. His information helped me a lot later to figure out Rome city.
Later, taxi drivers also helped me to acknowledge the culture and transport system of Rome, and how to be careful not to get scammed. Only on the airport route, you have to follow a fixed price for taking the taxis but when you are in Rome, inside the wall; all the taxis follow the meter price. This piece of information later helped me a lot.
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We stayed near the Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi) location and our Airbnb was 9 minutes walk from the Trevi Fountain. My sister intentionally chose this crowded location for our stay because she had some specific things in her mind and also we wanted to explore many landmarks by walking. Rome is famous for a lot of narrow streets and when you see the map of old Rome, you will only see narrow streets, alleys, and buildings, a very compact area especially the Trevi Fountain location and surrounding. But the infrastructure you will see around you will never disappoint you. Colorful buildings, infrastructure, and fascinating architectural structures never bored me for a single moment even though it was crowded. Before exploration, we marked our desired locations and also figured out how to reach those landmarks using narrow streets. We were able to figure out a lot of shortcut streets to reach The Pantheon, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Spanish Stairs, and the Victor Emmanuel II Monument in a very short time.
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We followed Piazza dei Crociferi, Piazza della Maddalena to reach The Pantheon first from Trevi Fountain, and then after exploring Pantheon, we followed to Via del Plebiscito Street to reach Monument to Victor Emmanuel II. On our way, we saw Largo di Torre Argentina. From the Victor monument to Colosso, you will see the Roman Forum and other infrastructure if you follow Via dei Fori Imperiali street/road. Many people take taxis to reach the Colosseum because it's a long walk.
In my opinion, 36 hours in Rome is not enough if you wanna actually explore the Rome city. There are so many ruinations, theaters, churches, fountains, arenas, and ruined amphitheaters that will blow away your mind easily. Each and every street had something to offer...
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Our time was limited and we explored what we could explore during that time frame. We had some specific landmarks in mind so we couldn't see other landmarks thoroughly.
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Some streets were beautiful, typical Italy vibes.
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Artworks, paintings, and sculptures on the buildings didn't disappoint me at all. They are detailed works of art yet beautiful.
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Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (Fountain of the Four Rivers)
This was one of the most beautiful and exquisite fountains I have ever seen in life. The fountain is located in the heart of Piazza Navona which easily can draw someone's attention. It's a piece of art. Built-in the 17th century, standing before the fountain, I felt impressed with the minute details of the sculptures, seeming to catch the spirit of each river and the culture that it represented. The obelisk higher than the figures surrounding it added grandeur, creating a perfect balance between the verticals and horizontals. src
Neptune Fountain
This fountain is located northern end of Piazza Navona and showcases the powerful figure of Neptune, god of the sea battling with a sea creature. The depth of Baroque art and sculpture work is truly intriguing and commendable. It's beautiful...
Rome trip cannot be completed without gelato and pasta, pizza and Spritz. We found some good places to enjoy our food.
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Rome didn't build in a day and every corner of this city proves that. There is so much to see and explore and I must admit that at some point, I was blended and felt connected with a lot of structures.
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We were outside all the time until midnight and mostly enjoyed our time sitting in front of the Trevi fountains and walking on the streets. We explored small shops, bought a lot of souvenirs and ate good food. 36 hours felt so small while being in Rome.
Thanks for taking such a big tour with me, another post will be written soon by me...
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Italy, Rome is on my travel list, and reading your blog post made me feel like I was on a tour with you. It's beautiful, and I love the sculptures and the clouds you captured in the second image.
I spent time admiring the buildings, sculptures and flowers you captured, and I checked to see if there was a large Mary's statue in the "Church of the Most Holy Name of Mary at the Trajan Forum, Rome".
I hope someday I get to visit these places and explore more.
Thanks for sharing Priyan.
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We went some years ago and it was really packed with people that I just wasn't in the mood to explore the city at all. I think it was a pity, Rome being a victim bof its own success. I'd love to go back again if it's less crowded, till then, I've enjoyed my virtual trip here.
I fully agree with you that Rome is very crowded and packed with tourists. We went there in May and it was full of people. I haven't posted those photographs full of tourists. We went to Trevi Fountain early morning around 6 am to take pictures otherwise it's almost impossible to take photos in front of Trevi Fountain later in the day. Just to take one photograph, you need to wait a long time so that you get an empty space to take a picture comfortably. It is very annoying. Another fact is that thieves are all over Rome; you have to be very careful with your bag and wallet. The less crowded season is only September, that's what the Taxi driver told me back then.
So, I can relate to your experience because it's very difficult to find a comfortable space in Rome. You can't enjoy iconic landmarks because of the crowd...But Rome is truly nice...
Completely Agree...
Thanks Pauline for stopping by, I am glad I gave you a short virtual trip to Rome...
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It's a great place to visit. My husband wants to travel there and he told me how beautiful it is. Hope you enjoyed your trip there.
Rome is indeed a significant city to travel and there is so much to see and enjoy. I hope you and your husband, both can manage time to travel there and I would highly recommend having a trip to Italy. It's amazing...
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Beautiful!
I ve never been in Italy, I dream of going one day!
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I would highly recommend you plan a trip to Italy, it's amazing...You won't be disappointed...
Thanks Kate...
I guess for a person who has studied architecture, going to Rome would be the equivalent of an archaeology graduate visiting the pyramids :)
By the way, the fact that some evil joker sent you in the wrong direction when you asked is something I've seen happen, there are trolls even in the offline world.
Thanks for sharing the photos and your travel impressions :)
Certainly a city as rich as Rome cannot be fully enjoyed in just 36 hours. I even think that if you put together a tour with a specialized company, it would take (at least) a couple of weeks to be able to visit a large number of locations, and try different dishes in different restaurants :)
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Yes, exactly. I find the relatable connection between my studying and seeing such landmarks in person. I had to spend so much time and energy learning about architectural landmarks so when I got to see them in person, the experience was quite nice.
Yes, you are right. In Rome, you will get a guide for 2 hours walking tour but it's not enough because at some point you will feel exhausted and can't enjoy such an excursion anymore. Colosseum inside exploration takes a minimum of 2 hours for the detailed tour so time flies quickly. We had a 2 hours tour guide in Venice and trust me, I can't even remember a single thing she explained back to them because it was too much. I regret now not having a gondola ride instead of 2 hours walking tour...
You need to be a very specific planner when you visit such a significant city otherwise the entire experience will be overwhelming...
I wish you a love day, I hope you are doing well my friend...
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How strange. I don't understand what made the GIF Image Bot choose this image when I asked it for an image related to the city of Rome.
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Thank you @priyanarc I really enjoyed your post, both what you wrote and the photos that are magnificent, I conveyed what you felt in every word and in every photo, it was beautiful and I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you so much and I am glad that I could give you a virtual tour of the beautiful Rome city. One post is not enough to share about Rome to be honest so I am gonna write another post about Rome featuring some amazing landmarks as soon as possible. Thanks for the compliment again...
I look forward to that post, it will be a pleasure to read it.🤗❤️
Thank you...
I've walked around most of Rome, I even attended the Pope's speech on a Sunday, and yes, Rome is like a book ready to be discovered.
Now that I went through your post I remembered that I have some amazing places to write about(I visited Rome this spring), I hope to find time for that.
Thank you for bringing back beautiful memories of this city.
I remembered seeing your post about the Trevi fountain where you shared some valuable information about flights and hotels. You also wrote about Vatican City which unfortunately I didn't visit because of the time limit. I went to Rome in May; I guess just after your visit. It was amazing and I would love to go back to Rome again.
Please do share about them. I also don't know when I am gonna share about the featured landmarks of Rome, need time for them...
Thank you so much for stopping by, I am glad my post revived your beautiful memory of Rome...
You're right, I've written a couple of articles about our experience in Rome, but I still have a few more to write about other amazing places in Rome😊
Can't wait to read about them...
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This is why I get too shy to ever write anything here!
Anyway...I think it's to my benefit that you seem to like old ruins lol!!
Good for you for getting on the plane, its hard to get the motivation, I know but you have to remember the amazing experiences you are undoubtedly going to have if you give yourself that little push!
I have been to Rome, once around 2010 and I was a little underwhelmed, to be honest. I can appreciate the architecture and culture for its historical importance and craftmanship and why it's such a popular destination but it's not really a style I enjoy looking at. I loved the piazzas and the vibe of eating at the street cafes, I love ice cream and coffee, but I find that Italy's tourist haunts in general a bit scammy and underhand with dual menus and pricing which annoys the hell out of me.
I much preferred the vibe of Venice which I found to be so beautiful, it was more serene and at night it was absolutely tranquil but with a really ghostly, slightly edgy feel to it. Venice is one of the only places I've been back to. Three times. Actually in my younger days with three different GF's/wife but we won't go into that lol ;-)
So. To understand the absolute importance of the Romans and their place in creating the most important architecture and feats of engineering, I'll leave you with this, from Monty Python...
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Architecture in Rome is completely different from that of Venice. Rome is more influenced by authentic Roman architecture and ruins. I personally fell in love with the sculptures and fountains and their background stories. Learning how Roman mythology influenced the arts was fascinating. For example, when I saw the Pantheon Temple, the exquisite part was that huge circle/ hole on the dome in the middle of the temple. I mostly followed the architectural detailed part following the mythology and purposes of the temples.
Venice is actually beautiful and I guess I haven't written a full post on Venice yet. Venice can be a romantic place too, with gondola rides. I remember the movie called The Tourist (Angelina Jollie and Jhonny Depp). To me, Venice is like a Hollywood movie, with history with a glam look, and a very well-preserved city... My Venice tour was interesting, the people from our group were fighting with each other. So, we wasted a lot of time...
Can't stop laughing 🤣
Absolutely, beautiful women are thieves, so never trust beautiful women 🤣
Come on, do a post on Venice please. Its been years since I was there. Explain the gothic architecture with its Moorish and Ottoman influences (thank you Google) hahaha
You have no idea how true this really is hahaha
Have a great weekend Priyan :-)
Too much information and I am so lazy 🤣. I need to recharge my energy batteries...
I saw some videos, attentione, pickpocket 🤣
I wish you lovely weekend my friend...
It's incredible to see how Rome breathes culture everywhere. When I was there, I was amazed by the magnetism of this place.
Absolutely and I was fascinated by the mythology and history of the landmarks. The aqueducts, arena, or old marketplace, everything will take you back in time. It's not possible to explore Rome in just 1-2 days if you really wanna learn about Rome.
Thanks for stopping by, have a nice week...
Rome is beautiful… I studied Architecture there for 6 months … our Studio was in Trastevere and I lived up in the Janiculum overlooking the Vatican. It was the best adventure ever.
Wow, that's amazing. Unfortunately, I had no time for the Vatican City trip so maybe next time. During my student life, I wanted to have a course on architecture in Europe. My preferred city was Rome and Venice but it was expensive for me back then so I didn't do it. I just looked into Trastevere, I must admit it's a pretty neighborhood...
Was it a historical course or design course or both? If you don't mind, may I know the details?
Thank you so much, have a lovely weekend...
It was a Directed Studies Abroad (DSA) 4th year Design Studio with the University of Waterloo. I’m also an Architect (retired )… Now just blogging, travel, photography , art … thanks to crypto / Steemit, Blurt, Bitcoin, Pepe, Dogecoin etc …
Wooowww !!! Que belleza, me encantaría visitar algún día esos lugares
Exactly, thank you for reading my post...
Rome is a stunning city, we went in 2018 and vowed to return. I have a question for you. How did you format your page? Vertical images in columns etc? Maybe I am missing a feature in Peak or something? Or did you insert some HTML? If so, I am fine with that as I am a web developer.
I can remember finding this gorgeous church, not a well known one and stepped inside, the light coming in through the windows was just magical. I spent a lot of time taking photos there.
We visited the Spanish Steps at about 5am one morning, just to get to see them minus the people and it worked.
I loved this arch...
Hello, Thank you so much for stopping by and taking the time to check my post. I have used specific HTML or markdown code for this format. I am not sure peakd has that kind of markdown or not because I used the code/markdown from memory.
Yes, in Rome, there are many churches that are beautiful from the inside. They have very prominent architectural features. I visited Trevi Fountain at 5.30 am but I found some tourists there already who were taking photos. Mainly most of them are very social media influencers and some bridal shoots. I enjoyed my time in Rome even though it was very crowded...
Thanks a lot, have a nice week...
Oh my word, Trevi is the most popular place on earth! You’ve given me a good idea of how I can use markdown to format some future content more nicely.
Funny enough, the spanish steps was full of Instagram wedding influencers, quite a lot of them!!
Don't know why my comment was posted twice... 😂 Silly...
Using markdown in a post makes it more attractive and fun for the readers in my opinion. I used to use a lot of markdowns before, but now I only use a few for my travel posts to make it nice.
I guess Rome is a popular wedding photography destination...
Your statement that every architecture student learns about the influence of Roman design really emphasizes the significance of these structures. I was also amused by your taxi situation, a prime example of how mishaps can make a trip more interesting. I absolutely agree that 36 hours is not enough to explore every corner of this outstanding city. thank you for such an incredible tour, although I have already been to Rome, but through your article I appreciated it in a new way😍✨🙏🏻
is Vittoriano on restoration?
Hello, I am glad that you could relate to your travel moment by reading about my journey. Rome is very different than other cities, enriching history will bring you back to the past era. But yes, when you are in Rome, you have to be very careful about people because of a lot of scammers. Mishaps always happen if you are not careful. How many days have you stayed in Rome? Do you wanna visit Rome again? Thank you so much for taking the time to read my post, I really appreciate it.
I was in Rome for 5 days dying cause of heat😇
We went there during spring time and it was hot so I can't even imagine how hot it was in summer...
yeap, you feel like a grilled sausage 🌭🤣
I see your pictures on insta too dear! Italy is beautiful 😻 I like your pictures! Enjoy ☺️
Hi Dear, good to see you active again and I hope you are well now. Yes, I do post some videos and pictures on Instagram 🤣, old things :D. Thanks for checking on me...
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