Virtual tour of italy. Virtual tour of rome. Trevi Fountain - the most beautiful and famous fountain in Rome

Today we decided to arrange for you a short walk around Rome - a city that many call the capital of the world. With the help of three-dimensional panoramas, we will be able to see the main Roman sights, plunge into Italian life and just dream of a vacation in the city where all the roads lead.

Roman Forum - cultural, political and economic center of ancient Rome

Few people know that in the very center of Rome you can still see ancient ruins. For me personally, as a tourist, it was a surprise. It is said that during the time of Mussolini, the Roman Forum was several times larger. And then the dictator got tired of these "slums" in the city center, he left only the most important things, and everything else was demolished and built up.

The guides have another joke about Italian landmarks:

- Do you see the ruins in front of you?
- We see!
- These are the ruins of the first century BC. Do you see more ruins there?
- We see!
- And these are the ruins of the 5th century BC! Do you see something under construction even further?
- We see!
- And this will be the ruins of the 10th century BC!

This little anecdote reflects the ability of Europeans (and especially Italians) to develop tourism even in places where little has survived. From medieval castle three stones could remain, but it will be restored and tourists will be transported.

But I deviated something from the topic. Let's admire what's left of the Roman Forum - main square Ancient Rome.

The Colosseum is the most famous (but not the oldest) amphitheater in the world

If you go a little further, you can see the Colosseum - the most famous arena in the world. A bay leaf grows along the forum. You can quietly pick it up in a bag and bring it from Rome "well, just Italian spices." The Colosseum was built for about 8 years (and then it was also completed), once it could accommodate more than 50 thousand spectators.

Here, under Emperor Nero, the first Christians were executed (you can read about this in the book "" by Henryk Sienkiewicz). The Colosseum is one of the many symbols of Rome. Let's stop endless conversations for a minute, because you can always read about the history of the Colosseum on Wikipedia, and just admire it ancient structure... Don't forget that the panoramas can be rotated with the mouse!

When I visited Rome, no one was allowed into the Colosseum. But you and I are Internet tourists and nothing is absolutely impossible for us:

The Pantheon is an ancient Roman temple dedicated to all the Gods.

The Roman Pantheon is one of the main cultural monuments left over from the ancient Roman civilization. It was once dedicated to all the Roman Gods, who were collectively called the "Pantheon". Then, in 609, it was presented to Christians and since then it is also called the Church of St. Mary and the Martyrs.

Many famous Italian figures and thinkers are buried in the Pantheon, for example, the artist Raphael and the kings Victor Emmanuel II and Umberto I.

The main feature of the temple is a round hole in the ceiling through which sunny days(and there are a lot of them in Italy) a pillar of light breaks through. This light does not spread over the temple, but as if it creates a column and becomes almost tangible.

Piazza del Popolo is the most famous square in Rome.

Piazza del Popolo is one of the most famous in Rome. There is an obelisk and four fountains here.

There used to be public executions on the square, but now, of course, it's just a tourist attraction. By the way, the square is closed to cars. So we will have to walk with you.

Castel Sant'Angelo is the citadel that houses the Vatican.

Castel Sant'Angelo is one of the most beautiful, unusual and historical buildings in Rome. What was not here! Initially, it was a tomb, then a castle, the residence of the Popes and a repository of their values, at the same time a prison and, finally, today it is architectural monument- a museum.

From the Castle of Angels there is a secret passage to the Vatican - Passetto (800 meters long) to St. Peter's Basilica. The history of the name of the castle is very interesting - according to legend, in 590 a terrible plague raged in Rome. People died in thousands. And then, at the top of the fortress, Archangel Michael appeared. He sheathed his sword, showing that he had overcome the illness, and since then there have been no more sick people in the city.

By the way, in the entire history of the castle, only one person managed to escape - the sculptor, jeweler and author of memoirs Benvenuto Cellini.

Let's admire the Castle of Angels from the Saint Angel's Bridge over the Tiber River.

St. Peter's Basilica is the main Catholic cathedral in the world.

Writing about St. Peter's Basilica is quite difficult. Everyone knows that it is the center of Catholic culture. Many surmise that the cathedral is simply huge - it is not for nothing that it is the largest historical Christian church in the world.

Many of the greatest masters worked on the creation of St. Peter's Basilica: Bramante, Raphael, Michelangelo, Bernini.

Let's first admire the cathedral from the outside, and then go inside.

St. Peter's Basilica is amazingly beautiful. Many Christian relics are kept here, including: the relics of St. Andrew the First-Called, particles of the life-giving cross, tombstones of the Popes and much more.

The Vatican is almost the only known church where you can take pictures freely with flash... And all because there is not a single picture here - only a surprisingly small mosaic, which will not be harmed by the light of the flashes.

I'll tell one interesting fact... The Vatican has Holy Gate... Every person who passes through them is forgiven all sins. The only problem is that they only open every 25 years. So the closest case is to visit the Vatican in 2025. Now the doors are closed, covered with masonry, and there is no way to go through them.

Is my tour starting to bore? Then I'll tell you one tourist bike:

Guides in Rome have long been using radio equipment. This is when you are given headphones with a receiver and you can wander, take pictures and listen as much as you like. Now imagine the situation:

A devout middle-aged woman came to the Vatican and prayed earnestly, asking for health and prosperity. At the end of the prayer, a voice is heard from the receiver:

- You have 30 minutes left. Finish your business and go upstairs!

They say to tourist group she came out whiter than chalk. In general, don't forget about receivers.

Piazza Navona and the Fountain of the Four Rivers.

In Piazza Navona, there is the Fountain of the Four Rivers, the Church of St. Agnes and several palaces. Also here you can often see artists selling their paintings. Try to scroll through the panoramas and see.

Spain square

Plaza de España got its name from the Spanish Embassy located here. And it is famous, you guessed it, for the Spanish Steps. It is on her, on huge heels, that fashion models rise during the fashion season.

The fountain in the panorama is called Barcaccia and is made in the form of a boat.

The Trevi Fountain is the most beautiful and famous fountain in Rome.

If we talk about fountains, then the most beautiful and famous fountain in Rome is undoubtedly the Trevi Fountain. I don’t have enough words to describe this sight.

By the way, if you throw a coin into the fountain, you can see how local kids will dive after it almost immediately.

Villa Borghese, which has become an art museum.

Actually, Villa Borghese is landscape park, made in the English style. But there is also a museum here, which we can easily look into.

Vittoriano - a palace-monument built in memory of the unification of Italy

Vittoriano is a monument dedicated to the first unification of Italy. The Italians themselves ironically call it “cream cake with a cherry.

Vittoriano is located near the Roman Forum - on the slope of the Capitoline Hill.

If you twist the panorama, you can see the Venetian Square, and even the house in which Napoleon Bonaparte's mother lived for many years.

Suburb EUR - "square Coliseum"

A beautiful landscaped park and a complex of business buildings were built on the orders of Mussolini in preparation for the world exhibition, which was not destined to take place.

The most notable building here is the “Square Colosseum”.

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Today I suggest you combine education and virtual excursion! We will go to Italy and see all its famous sights! We will visit dozens of cities and see more than 200 virtual 3D panoramas of famous architectural masterpieces!

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But most importantly, you can wander through the ruins of the Colosseum and the Pantheon in Rome, enjoy the Boboli Gardens and the beauty of the statue of David in Florence, walk the ancient streets of Palermo, take a gondola ride through the canals of Venice and much more! The beauty of Italy has never left anyone indifferent!

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By uploading them to any mp3 player, you will actually get your personal and guide and you will be able to go to Italy absolutely calmly, without fear of missing any significant sights!

Before taking a virtual tour of Italy, watch an interesting video about one of its the most beautiful cities- Florence:

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Rome (Italian Roma [ˈroːma]) is a city, capital of Italy, the administrative center of the province of Rome and the region of Lazio. Located on the Tiber River. Rome is one of the oldest cities in the world ancient capital Roman Empire. Even in Antiquity (III century AD), Rome was often called Eternal (lat.Roma Aeterna). One of the first to call Rome so was the Roman poet Albius Tibullus (1st century BC) in his second elegy. The idea of ​​the "eternity" of Rome was largely preserved after the fall of the ancient Roman civilization, bringing the corresponding epithet into modern languages. Also Rome is called "the city on seven hills". Initially, the settlements were located on the Palatine hill, later the neighboring hills were inhabited: the Capitol and Quirinal. Somewhat later, settlements appeared on the last four hills (Celie, Aventine, Esquilina and Viminale).

City location

Rome was founded on the left bank of the Tiber River, 25 km from the Tyrrhenian Sea and almost the same distance from the Apennine mountain range, in a valley that descends from the Apennines to the sea. Unlike most European cities, the urban area is only about a quarter of the area within the city limits.

Ancient Rome

The first settlements on the site of modern Rome appeared long before the traditional date of the city's founding.

Tsarist period

According to the most widespread legend, the brothers Romulus and Remus, born of the daughter of King Alba Longa, Rhea Sylvia and the god Mars, grew up on the banks of the Tiber. Having restored the rightful ruler - their grandfather Numitor - to the throne of Alba Longa, Romulus and Remus returned to the Tiber to establish a colony. A quarrel arose between the brothers: Romulus killed Remus and founded a fortified settlement on the Palatine. In the 1st century BC. NS. several dates of the founding of Rome were calculated, the most famous of which is April 21, 753 BC. NS. Romulus is called the first king of Rome. In total, the tradition names seven kings. Tsar Servius Tullius is traditionally called the builder of the famous Servius wall. During the royal era, the first temples appeared in Rome, including the Temple of Vesta and the Temple of Janus. According to the historian Titus Livius, Servius Tullius counted 80 thousand citizens in Rome during the first census.

Republican Rome

For a long time, the city was bounded by the Servian Wall, which was not so much a physical as a sacred border of the city (the term pomerius was used to designate the border of Rome). As the Roman state expanded, roads were laid that first connected Rome with the colonies in Italy, and then with the distant provinces. The central square of Rome was the valley between the Palatine and the Quirinal, known as the Forum. The most important streets diverged from here: via sacra, rising to the main shrine of Rome - the Temple of Jupiter Capitoline. Parallel to it, at the foot of the Palatine, was the via nova, etc. Another important square inside the city was the cattle market near the Tiber - the Forum of the Bulls, located in the busiest commercial part of the city. In the neighborhood, but outside the walls of the city, lay a vegetable market. The number of temples of Republican Rome ...

Quote post Today our path lies in the capital of ITALY - ROME. One of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Rome, the capital of Italy, is one of the oldest cities in the world, the ancient capital of the Roman Empire. Even in antiquity (III century AD) Rome was often called Eternal (lat.Roma Aeterna). For the first time this was the name given to Rome by the Roman poet Albius Tibullus (1st century BC) in his second elegy. The idea of ​​the "eternity" of Rome was largely preserved after the fall of the ancient Roman civilization, bringing the corresponding epithet into modern languages.

Port of Civitavekia. We booked the tour via the Internet. A minibus arrived directly at the ship for us, and we headed to Rome.

The framing of the road alternated with flowering shrubs, behind which could be seen mowed fields and rolled straw, then trees. Often there were such coniferous trees with umbrella hats. At the bottom right are the "rolls" from the wheat fields.

At the entrance to the Eternal City, our guide Vika met us, and a history lesson began. Looking ahead, I will say: it was given professionally, passionately, interestingly. The only thing that darkened us was that the day was cloudy, every now and then it rained (the pictures were also cloudy, I ask you not to beat me).

Cathedral of st. Paul, or Ostienne Cathedral
The church was founded by Emperor Constantine at the site of the supposed burial of St. Paul (in 2006, archaeologists announced that they had found his sarcophagus under the temple). In 386, Theodosius I considered that church unworthy of such sacred place and began building a much more imposing temple. When Pope Leo I finished construction, there was no more spacious basilica in Rome.

Unlike other patriarchal basilicas, St. Paul outside the wall did not undergo significant changes either during the Renaissance or in the Baroque era, but on July 15, 1823 it burned out almost to the ground. The restoration of the temple continued until 1840, and a completely new classicist facade was built. Tsar Nicholas I sent malachite and lapis lazuli to recreate the altar. The church was re-consecrated only in 1855.

Pyramid of Cestius, on the right - the Gate of St. Paul / Porta S. Paolo

The Pyramid of Cestius is an ancient Roman mausoleum in the form of an irregular pyramid on the Aventine in Rome. Built between 18 and 12 BC BC NS. for Gaius Cestius Epulon. It is a perfectly preserved structure of concrete, faced with bricks and marble. The height is 36.4 meters, the length of the base is 30 meters. There is a crypt inside the pyramid. Nearby is a non-Catholic cemetery with the graves of Shelley, Keats and Bryullov.

The Gate of San Paolo is part of the Aurelian Wall, which was built in the years 272-275. In the ring of the wall there were 7 hills, the Champ de Mars and the Trastevere area on the left bank of the Tiber

Temple of Portuna is an ancient Roman temple at the Forum of the Bull in Rome, dedicated to the god of ports Portun.

SQUARE VENICE

Palace of Venice
Piazza Venezia (Piazza Veneto) is located in the very center of Rome, at the foot of the Caritoli Hill. The eponymous palace was built in 1455 by the will of Cardinal Pietro Barbo, the future Pope Paul II. Being one of the first buildings in the city of the early Renaissance period, the building is distinguished by an extremely strict form.

Vittoriano (Italian Il Vittoriano), or Monument to Victor Immanuel II

Vittoriano Monument on pl. Venice was erected in honor of the Unification of Italy. Dedicated to glorify the Fatherland, Risorgimento (that is, the movement for the reunification of the country) and Military Valor. Construction of the complex began in 1885, but it took forty years to complete. A wide central staircase leads to the Altar of the Fatherland and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where the ashes of an unnamed soldier who gave his life for the Motherland in the war of 1915-18 are buried. There is a constant guard of honor. Above the chapel in a niche is a statue of Rome, and to the left and right of it is a bas-relief by the sculptor Angelo Zanelli, glorifying labor and love in the fatherland. There are fountains on both sides of the main staircase. The right fountain depicts the Tyrrhenian Sea, the left one - the Adriatic.

In the center of the ensemble rises equestrian statue King Victor Emmanuel II by sculptor E. Chiaradia. The massive bas-relief of the base of the statue, created by Maccagnini, represents the main cities of Italy.

The vast colonnade, adorned with allegorical groups representing the regions of Italy, culminates in two propylaea with bronze quadrigues carrying the winged Victoria.

Temple of Santa Maria in Aracheli (Temple of the Mother of God "Altar of Heaven")

Rome is called “the city on seven hills”. On one of them, the Capitol Hill, is the Temple of the Mother of God. It looks modest from the outside, but it is known for its rich decoration.

Around the Colosseum

The Colosseum greeted us with such weather

The Colosseum is an outstanding architectural monument of Ancient Rome, the largest amphitheater of the ancient world, a symbol of the greatness and power of imperial Rome.

Initially, the Colosseum was called the Flavian Amphitheater (lat.Amphitheatrum Flavium), the current name (lat.Colosseum, Colosaeus, Italian.Colloseo) was established after it later, starting from the VIII century, and came either from the colossal size of its size, or from what is close to stood him giant statue, erected by Nero in honor of himself.
The construction of the amphitheater was started by Emperor Vespasian after his victories in Judea. The construction was carried out for 5 years, from 75-80 years, and was completed in 80 by the son of the latter - the emperor Titus. The opening of the Colosseum was marked by games.

The Flavian Amphitheater was built on a 13-meter-thick concrete foundation and could hold up to 87,000 spectators. For a long time, the Colosseum was for the inhabitants of Rome and visitors the main place of entertainment, such as gladiator fights, animal baiting, sea battles (naumachia).

During the reign of Emperor Macrina, it was badly damaged by fire, but was restored by order of Alexander Sever. In 248, the emperor Philip still celebrated in it with great ideas the millennium of the existence of Rome. Honorius in 405 banned gladiatorial battles as disagreeing with the spirit of Christianity, which after Constantine the Great became the dominant religion of the Roman Empire; however, bestial persecution continued to occur in the Colosseum until the death of Theodoric the Great. After that, sad times came for the Flavian amphitheater.

The invasions of the barbarians led the Flavian Amphitheater to desolation and laid the foundation for its destruction. From the 11th century until 1132, it served as a fortress for noble Roman families, who challenged each other for influence and power over their fellow citizens, especially for the families of Frangipani and Annibaldi. The latter, however, were forced to cede the Colosseum to Emperor Henry VII, who presented it to the Roman Senate and people.

Back in 1332, the local aristocracy organized bullfights here, but from that time the systematic destruction of the Colosseum began. He became a source of extraction of building materials. Although the building as a whole turned out to be disfigured, a significant part of the amphitheater survived.

The first to take the building under his protection was Benedict XIV (1740-58). Subsequent popes continued to take care of the preservation and strengthening of the ancient monument.

The ancient theater is called the "Coat of Arms of Rome" deservedly - despite the long-term destruction and vandalism that historical monument, it still makes a lasting impression on those who for the first time have the good fortune to contemplate the Colosseum.

To the right of one of the entrances to the Colosseum is the Arc de Triomphe of Emperor Constantine I the Great

Have Arc de Triomphe no less crowded

There are Dacian figures at the top of each column.

On the north side, from left to right, are depicted: the return of the emperor to Rome from a military campaign, the emperor leaves the city and is greeted by the personified Via Flaminia, the emperor distributes money to the people, the emperor interrogates a captive German. On the south side (also from left to right): the German leader appears before the emperor, other captives, the emperor addresses the troops, the emperor sacrifices a pig, a sheep and a bull to the gods.

"People, horses mixed up ..." This cabman, apparently hoping to get customers, drove into the thick of the crowd. It turned out ...

ARCH OF TITUS

It is located at the very beginning of the ancient Sacred Road (Via Sacra), and is dedicated to the conquest of Judea and the capture of Jerusalem by Titus in 71. It has one span, the vault and facing are made of massive slabs of Pentelikon marble.

The arch is decorated with large reliefs. On this - the soldiers are carrying on a stretcher objects captured in the Jerusalem temple: a seven-branched candlestick, trumpets and an altar.
Here is the exit to the Forum from the side of the Colosseum.
Via Sacra, or Sacred Road, is the site of the triumphal processions of the Republic and Empire. The triumphal procession began on the Champ de Mars and, welcomed by the people, went across the city to the Forum, where it ended at the Capitol.

Church of Santa Francesca Romana
The Roman Forum was once the commercial, political and religious center of the Roman Republic. The area was filled with stately and magnificent temples, palaces, and shops, crowded with people from all over the world. Today it is a series of ruins and marble fragments with scattered crumbling columns. And although it is already difficult to imagine all that former splendor, it still looks impressive. Especially considering the fact that the ruins are nine hundred years old (from about the 5th century BC to the 4th century AD). And take into account that restoration work is underway

Along the Sacred Road and next to the fence at the Forum - "warriors". You can take pictures with them (for money).

Be that as it may, but with costumes these modern legionnaires and gladiators contribute to the recreation of the era

Grass grows through the ruins, flowers bloom

Aqueduct
A feature of the economic activity of the Romans was the attention they paid to the creation of a modern infrastructure for those times. It was very important to provide drinking and household water for the growing urban population, as well as numerous public baths. For this purpose, aqueducts were built, and a sewerage system was used to drain dirty waters, based on the Cloaca Maxima canal network, originally created to drain swamps.

Next, we drove some segment of the way (shot through the bus window)

And the rain comes ... And we go - along the streets of Rome

What a Rome without Fiat and artistic natures!

There is a cafe at every turn. And the rain is not terrible!

But here the cutlery was removed from the tables.

Alberto Sordi Gallery ( shopping center)

Nevertheless, in rainy weather, it is better to drink a cup of coffee under a roof.

Column of Marcus Aurelius

Monument to Marcus Aurelius is a triumphal column, built in 176-193 on the model of Trajan's column

Pantheon / Pantheon

Pantheon in Rome, on the Champ de Mars, in 27-25 years. BC NS. was built at his own expense by the Roman consul Mark Vipsanius Agrippa, the son-in-law of the emperor Augustus. According to legend, Romulus, the founder Of the eternal city, was taken to heaven by the god Mars. One of the most famous, most impressive and best preserved structures, ancient rome, "Temple of all gods" in Rome, Pantheon - a monument of centric-domed architecture of the heyday of architecture of Ancient Rome.

The pantheon consists of sixteen Corinthian columns ten meters high, supporting a roof with a triangular pediment.

In the dome of the Pantheon there is a hole from where on a clear day you can see the blue sky, and at night the stars

The place under the dome is fenced to prevent anyone from slipping - rainwater has penetrated here

Many prominent people are buried in the Pantheon. Raphael's grave

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