You probably have read the name in your tourist guide book. Parisians may have suggested the name to you as a worth visit place. But actually what is Ile Saint Louis?
Île Saint Louis is one of natural island attractions in the Seine River, Paris. The other natural island in the river is Île de la Cité while one other island, Île aux Cygnes is an artificial one. The island is named after one of France’s greatest kings, King Louis IX.
No doubt that the Louvre, or Musée du Louvre in its original language, is the most popular museum in France. The iconic museum has been featured in many novels, short stories, and movies which soar its name throughout the world. The museum is located on the right bank of Seine River and serves as the landmark of Paris beside the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe.
History of Louvre Museum
The building that hosts the Louvre Museum is the Louvre Palace, a palace which was built on the fortress established in 12th century by Phillip II. There were several renovations done to form what the Palace today. The renovations were done by numerous kings and they were including the changing of the palace’s style and building extention.
Ostia Antica is an archeological site located in Ostia, located twenty miles away from Rome, which was once the harbor city of ancient Rome.
In Latin, Ostia means “mouth”, which refers to its position at the mouth of Tiber River. Once became the busiest Rome’s seaport, Ostia is now located 3 km away to the northeast from coastline. Now, Ostia Antica is one of favorite tourist attraction in Rome due to its excellent preservation of ancient buildings with magnificent frescoes and impressive mosaic.
History of Ostia Antica
Baths of Caracalla is the ruin of ancient baths or thermae that is situated in the southeast of ancient Rome center which was located in the famous Seven Hills of Rome. Covering approximately 27 acre land area, the baths ruins are enormous buildings built by red brick. Back in the ancient Rome time, the baths consisted over 50 baths and could hold over 1600 people in one time.
History of Baths of Caracalla
The baths were built between 212 and 216 AD under the reign of Emperor Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antonius), hence the name. The idea of the baths construction, however, was coined by Septimius Severus.
The Capitoline Hill, or Collis Capitolinus in Latin, is one of seven famous Rome’s seven hills located between Roman Forum and Campus Martius. This hill is particularly regarded as the most sacred one despite its smallest size among all. The hill, together with the Temple of Jupiter, was a symbol of Caput Mundi or the capital of the world. Here lied important religious and political center of the city.
The main attractions of this hill are most sacred triad temples of Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva. The world-class Capilotine Museum is also a must visit place as here you can see many collections of Roman artifacts.
History of the Capitoline Hill
Roman Forum or Forum Romanum in its original language, is the ruin in form of a rectangular plaza which is surrounded by the ruins of several important government buildings from ancient Roman Empire. Often refered as Forum Magnum or simply Forum by people at that that time, this piazza is located in the heart of Rome city, in a small valley between Palatine and Capitoline Hills.
For centuries, the piazza had been the center of public life for Rome citizens. It was the place where public speeches, criminal trials, gladiatorial matches, criminal trials, elections, triumphal processions, and any other public events were held including commercial trading. For its vital role in Roman civilization, the Forum is often dubbed as the most celebrated meeting place in the world for the entire of human history.
The Colosseum is originally named Flavian Amphitheatre (Colosseo or Anfiteatro Flavio in Italian). This historical building is regarded as the most famous tourism site in Rome and has been the icon of Rome beside the Vatican City. Apart from its popularity, the Colosseum is also considered as the greatest work of Roman architecture and Roman engineering. Although some of its parts have fallen into ruins, we can still see how it was when it still stood together as a whole. Moreover, the ruins of Colosseum still presents us a beautiful sight to see and brings back the ancient Roman atmosphere to the modern Rome.
History of Colosseum
Rome is one of the beauties of Europe. With beautiful buildings and astonishing architecture spread all across the city, this capital city of Italy is one of the must visit cities in Europe. Also dubbed as the “Eternal City” and center of the world by Roman poets and writers, Rome is as intriguing as a history tourism destination as well as a cultural one.
Right now, there are approximately 2.8 million Roman citizens. The number makes Rome as the most populated city in the European Union. There is one famous river in Rome, the Tiber River, which also becomes iconic with the center of Roman Catholic faith, Vatican City, which is located inside Rome.
Tower of London, or Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress, is an English historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central London. The landmark served as the control and protection of London City in its era. It has been the symbol of Norman power as it was built to demonstrate it.
Tower of London is one of London’s popular tourist attractions. The Tower is under the care of the charity Historic Royal Palaces and announced as one of World Heritage Sites.
History of Tower of London
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