Visit The Coliseum In Rome - One Of The Newly-Elected 'Seven Wonders Of The World'

The eternal city of Rome provides the venue for many a romantic weekend or holiday break, offering a memorable mix of activities and sights guaranteed to keep even the hardest-to-please traveler happy! The capital of Italy is home to great designer shopping, a long impressive history and, of course, a beautiful Mediterranean climate. Furthermore, Rome is currently in the news due to the election of the Coliseum - its iconic ancient stadium - as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World.

The Coliseum is Europe's sole representative in the new Seven Wonders list, for which 90 million population voted in an online poll. The results, announced while a star-studded ceremony in Lisbon in early July, also revealed the remaining six of the new Seven Wonders of the World to be: the Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu in Peru, the Taj Mahal in India, Chichén Itzá in Mexico, the sculpture of Christ the Redeemer in Rio, Brazil, and the ancient city of Petra in Jordan. The poll has attracted criticism in some quarters, most notably by Unesco who has its own list of wonders and argues that a popular vote is not the way to resolve the world's wonders.

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However, whether or not you agree with the poll results, Rome's Coliseum is undeniably an impressive ancient wonder. In its heyday it could adapt 50,000 spectators seated over three tiers, many of which were witnesses to the improbable gladiatorial contests held therein. Opened in 80Ad, this marvel of ancient engineering still stands proudly in the centre of modern-day Rome and draws millions of visitors each year. The Coliseum bears scrutinize to the sheer opulence and decadence prevalent at the height of the Roman Empire, and leaves many a visitor awed.

There are other preponderant sights in Rome from the same age worth a visit, such as the ancient Pantheon with its immense dome - an architectural and engineering marvel. Other sites in Rome from a later age that should be included on a 'must-see' list are the Vatican City and the Trevi Fountain. Indeed, if you leave the city without throwing three coins into the fountain, legend dictates that you will never return.

Rome offers a varied range of hotels from cheap and cheerful all the way to top 5-star luxury. Those wishing to visit the Coliseum on a budget but not wanting to sell out relax should consider renting an apartment in Rome, as such an choice can offer an affordable alternative to high-priced city centre hotels and are nothing else but more comfortable than budget hotels. You can rent fully-furnished, popular ,favorite apartments in Rome for stays of as wee as one night.

But, wherever you select to stay in the world's eternal city, you must visit the Coliseum: one of the new seven contemporary wonders of the world.

Visit The Coliseum In Rome - One Of The Newly-Elected 'Seven Wonders Of The World'

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