Built by the emperor Antoninus Pius in memory of his wife Faustina who died in AD 141. An inscription records rededication by the Senate of the building to him on his death in AD 161.
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11
Dec
2010
Temple of Antoninus Pius and Faustina
07
Dec
2010
Holiday in Rome with an Homage from Bocelli
A Wonderful Homage to Rome by Andrea Bocelli and Franco Zeffirelli – In my opinion this video has not had enough views – so fellow readers please watch and let Zeffirelli and Bocelli know that what they created was a true inspiration for those that have never been on a holiday to Rome
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07
Dec
2010
Gallery of Modern Art in Rome
Some of the most famous Italian masterpieces are displayed, including works of Balla, Boccioni, De Chirico, Modigliani and Severini.
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06
Dec
2010
Jewish Ghetto in Rome
The Jewish ghetto was established in 1555 for the shameful purpose of confining Jewish people to one restricted area.
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05
Dec
2010
Important Information About Rome
Everyone needs information and that is especially true when booking a trip to a far off land. The Eternal city has a number of mysteries to it and going there shouldn’t be one.
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05
Dec
2010
Pantheon in Rome
Your Rome holiday would not be complete with visiting the Pantheon. A perfectly proportioned floating dome resting on an elegant drum of columns and pediments.
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04
Dec
2010
Piazza del Collesseo
Triumphal arch decorated with fragments from older Roman monuments, erected in AD 315 in honor of Constantine’s victory over Maxentius at the Milvian Bridge.
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04
Dec
2010
Ara Pacis Augustae
Altar of Peace one of the great works of Roman sculpture – was commissioned in 13 BC by the emperor Augustus to celebrate his victories in Spain and Gaul. It was reconstructed here in 1938.
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03
Dec
2010
Rome holiday at the Hotel Columbia
Hotel Columbia is conveniently situated in the heart of the historic district of Rome, between the Opera House and the last bastion of the Diocletian Baths.
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03
Dec
2010
Currency Exchange in Rome
Dealing with money can be complicated at the best of times, but in the rush to get away, or while you are on a Rome holiday, changing your travel money can be tricky
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02
Dec
2010
Our Rome Holiday Using a Tour Guide
We simply chose our dates of travel and told them what we might possibly wish to see in Rome – the itinerary was an instant print and something we placed on our fridge to look at every day before our family’s holiday in Rome.
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02
Dec
2010
What type of electrical outlets are in Rome
As a way to thank our viewers, BestHolidayRome.com is now offering this free 58 page book on how to speak Italian. This free download will have you speaking Italian before your Rome holiday.
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