Roma : Pick up a shovel

It's time to be an archeologist. We all know how blessed the soil of Rome is. For centuries it has be walked on by millions of people who have made it into history books (which also results in a thick one).

It's not time that I go into the Colleseum. In fact, it's not only the Colleseum that's important. The whole place is a part of history.

For those planning to visit Rome and do all stuff that a Roman has done, do think about getting a Roma Pass (at 27€). A pass valid for three days which allows free entries to two historical places (museums, ancient sites, Colleseum etc) and also rides on major public transports. It can be bought online or at any newspaper kiosk or tourist info counter.

So where was I? Owh, the Roman Forum also known as Foro Romano.
Reminds me so much of the Agora market place in Athens. A business district, also a civic center. It was later expanded to house temples, a senate house and law courts. All things an empire needs.

During the time of Caesar, Rome was the heart of the empire. That was the time evenmore things happened in the Forum. A place for celebrations and important events. In the Imperial era, it became the symbol of the great empire.

Temple ruins

A place that once upon a time had its glory days.