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The myth is simple. After Achilles died in the Trojan War, Odysseus and Ajax fought to see who would win Achilles’ armor. Odysseus comes out the victor. Ajax, consumed by sorrow, goes mad for a period of time and totally embarrasses himself. Upon coming to, he feels so ashamed that he tragically falls on his own sword. This magnificent torso is the moments leading up to this hero’s end. Piazza del Popolo:Walk down to Piazza del Popolo and explore the stunning piazza. Visit the churches that seem identical but are not! My wife and I fly into FCO this weekend (on our way to Florence and Venice) and were planning on taking a train directly to Florence. Our flight arrives on Sunday at 7:45 am. However, it's our first trip to Italy and we're now thinking that we should do something in Rome while we are passing through. Perched atop a hill, the village overlooks Lake Albano, a serene volcanic crater lake, offering panoramic views.

If you want to learn everything about the fascinating history of the Colosseum, you should o pt for the following guided visit: Once you have finished with the Colosseum, we could proceed toward the Arch of Constantine, on to the Via Sacra which was once the main road into Rome, to the Arch of Titus. The road will lead through the Imperial Forum to Campidoglio or Capitoline Hill. It was the route of many a triumphal march of victorious Roman armies returning to Rome. Here is a link to my recommended walk. If you would like the route on your phone, please scan the QR Code.If you already know your travel dates (or as soon as you will have them!), you should really book your accommodation.

It’s also here that you can marvel at the Trajan column, with its intricate engravings depicting the emperor’s military triumphs. There is no escaping that this is a beautifully written book. This is a book that makes you pause and ponder, it is character based and one hundred percent reflective. I have many highlights that I will return to and contemplate. There is much on offer here to encourage you to spend Six Days in Rome. After an early breakfast, we can take the Metro to the Colosseo station. When you exit the station, theColosseumis right before you. In its heyday, the exterior was clad in white marble.The columns outside the three levels were Doric, Ionic and Corinthian. The Romans say, “When stands the Colosseum, Rome shall stand; when falls the Colosseum, Rome shall fall, and with it, the whole world.” DNF I couldn’t bare to read any more obsessive delusional and down right depressing thoughts. There was more about how she missed a cheating lovers kiss than the city itself. It should have been called something else because I felt like I was more in her depressive head than in this beautiful city.Museo dei Fori Imperiali: After lunch, walk down to the Museo dei Fori Imperiali. Go inside the Imperial Forum museum to the Mercati di Traiano terrace and get a spectacular view of the Roman Forum. Another of my favourite hotels is the Hotel Forum Roma. The structure is an 18th Century Monastery that was converted into a Hotel. Some rooms can be small with hardly a view. You must bear in mind it was a monastery; many of the rooms were inhabited by monks, once upon a time. The Forum has some excellent views of the ancient Imperial Forum, from its rooftop restaurant. It is known for its breakfast with a view. Narrated in the first person by Emilia, an artist who arrives in Rome alone following the sudden break up of her relationship with a man who was harbouring a huge secret from her. Planning on keeping to the itinerary that she and Michael created together and visiting the restaurants and bars that he recommended, Emilia spends the six days wandering the Roman streets, reflecting on her life and family and her emotions regarding her recent romance.