Tour of the Vatican
On this tour, a visitor can get guided access to the Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. These building are well known around the world for their architecture and art. The Sistine Chapel is the place where Michelangelo spent many nights painting the ceiling, and all of the art is still there today! It is an all day tour, and you have a guide that will show you around the very famous monument. Many tour companies offers this type of tour, but one is city wonders.
Visiting/Touring the Colosseum
The Colosseum is one of the most famous monuments in Italy. It was an ampitheater for gladiators, and held around 50,000 spectators. The Colosseum was where entertainment took place for the citizens of Rome. It compares to a game or play that we go to today. Although some of the marble has worn away, the Colosseum is one of the most popular attractions in Rome. To tour the Colosseum visit this website.
Visiting the Pantheon
When visiting Rome, many visitors like to visit one of the oldest buildings in Rome, the Pantheon. Famous for the Oculus(shown above), or the hole in the roof, the Pantheon is also one of the most popular places to visit in Rome. An interesting fact is that it has burned down many times and rebuilt. The last time the Pantheon was rebuilt was in 110 AD. Until the 20th century, the Pantheon was the largest concrete structure in the World. It has had many uses in history, but when visiting, visitors will love great art and architecture. To find out more visit here.