Ancient Rome

Rome, the capital city of Italy since 1871, is a city with an incredibly rich history. It was the main city of the vast Roman Empire, whose control reached from Rome to places as far away as England. The Roman Empire left an enduring legacy throughout Western civilization -- and many enduring ruins throughout Rome. You can visit some of these ruins by following the links below.

Photo credits for ALL Ancient Rome photos: Susan Cozzens/Juan Jewell

Where do you want to go in Ancient Rome?

The Pantheon

The Colosseum

The Roman Forum

The Circus Maximus

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