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Rome Buildings & Towers

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Basilica Aemilia
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Initially erected in 179 BC and most likely originally a temple to a Roman god, the Basilica Aemilia was carefully maintained by the Aemilian family for decades.
Address: Via dei Fori Imperiali | Rome, RM
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The Baths of Caracalla
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A ruinous complex of Roman thermal baths, the Baths of Caracalla host open air entertainment during the summer months.

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Temple of Saturn
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The oldest sacred place in Rome, this temple was dedicated to Saturn in 498 BC. Later used as the Republic of Rome's first treasury, eight columns now mark the spot where the temple was located.
Address: Via dei Fori Imperiali | Rome, RM

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The Pantheon
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Considered one of the best preserved buildings of its age in the world, the Pantheon is undoubtedly a stunning architectural masterpiece and therefore a popular sight in Rome. There is some dispute over who built the Pantheon, dating back to 27 BC. The height and the diameter equal each other at 43.3 metres, and each of the 16 columns is a single piece of stone.
Address: Piazza della Rotonda | Rome, RM

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Palazzo Farnese
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The 500-year-old Palazzo Farnese was contributed to by Michelangelo, among others. The Renaissance-style building now houses the French embassy.
Address: Vicolo de'Venti | Rome, RM

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Great Sports Palace (Palazzeto dello Sport)
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Rome's Great Sports Palace sits 17,000. Built between 1958 and 1960 for the 1960 Summer Olympics, the Palazzo della Sport was designed by Italian architect Pier Luigi Nervi.
Address: Piazza Apollodoro 10 | Rome, RM

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Palazzo della Civiltà di Lavoro
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Erected by Mussolini, the Palazzo della Civiltà di Lavoro has also been less affectionately termed the "Square Colosseum" in reference to its more modern shape, combined with characteristic arched windows.
Address: Piazza G Agnelli | Rome, RM

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Massimo Palace (Palazzo Massimo)
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Erected from 1883-87 as the site for the prep school Massimiliano Massimo, the Palazzo Massimo now houses part of the collection of the National Museum of Rome.
Address: Piazza dei Cinquecento 68 | Rome, RM

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Stadio Olimpico
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Rome's two football teams face off here in the 82,000 seat Stadio Olimpico, completed in 1959.
Address: Viale del Foro Italico | Rome, RM | 00194
Tel: +39 06 36851

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Basilica Julia
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The ruins of the massive Basilica Julia, commissioned by Caesar himself in 54 BC, are among the jumble of great buildings that was once the bustling centre of Rome, the Roman Forum.
Address: Via dei Fori Imperiali | Rome, RM
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Temple of Vesta
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Handmaidens of Vesta tended to the sacred flame that burned inside the temple, originally circular in shape and erected in 191 BC. The temple, located at the Roman Forum, has burnt down and been repaired several times.
Address: Via dei Fori Imperiali | Rome, RM

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Roman Colosseum
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Completed in 80 AD after eight years of construction, the Roman Colosseum has 80 entrances for its capacity of 55,000 spectators. Ancient emporers held games to entertain the public here, from chariot races to fights to the death between gladiators and wild animals.
Address: Piazzale del Colosseo | Rome, RM
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Michelangelo's Moses
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This famous marble statue depicts The Biblical figure of Moses. Originally made for the tomb of Julius II, the statue is currently located in the San Pietro in Vincoli.
Address: 4/a Piazza San Pietro in Vincoli 00184 | Rome, RM [ Map ]

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Palazzo Poli
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The Calcografia dello Stato (National Graphics Institute) is located in the Palazzo Poli, housing a collection of antique presses and engraving plates by the Roman artist Piranesi.
Address: Via della Stamperia 6, Piazza di Trevi | Rome, RM
Tel: +39 (0) 6 699801

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