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Abbey of San Giovanni in Venere
Fossacesia · 1.9km from downtown
Zoo d'Abruzzo
Rocca San Giovanni · 4.3km from Fossacesia
Beach Marina di San Vito (South Pier)
Marina di San Vito · 7.8km from Fossacesia
Sanctuary of the Eucharistic Miracle
Lanciano · 7.6km from Fossacesia
Promontorio Dannunziano
San Vito Chietino · 6km from Fossacesia
Costa Dei Trabocchi
Marina di San Vito · 6.5km from Fossacesia
Colosseum
•This was the place where gladiators fought for their lives, prisoners on death row struggled with hungry lions, and it was also the great symbol of eternal Rome •Take in the magnificent architecture and imagine epic battles that once took place here •Imagine the bustle of the marketplace, the intrigue of political debates, and the opulence of imperial residences △ The Colosseum was built on the site of the magnificent Dumus Aurea and was completed in 80 AD. But with the decline of the Roman Empire in the 6th century AD, the Colosseum was gradually abandoned and became overgrown. Since then, the Colosseum has been damaged by earthquakes many times, and it has even become a source of stone and marble for builders. Nowadays, only the incomplete skeleton of the Colosseum is left in front of people, but you can still get a glimpse of the style of that day. △ From the outside, the Colosseum has four floors (including the underground). On the first floor, you can clearly see the maze-like building in the center of the Colosseum. The basements that were once the Colosseum housed the beasts and gladiators who were about to duel. If you want to see the underground part up close, you need to be led by a tour guide. △ The entire exterior wall of the Colosseum is made of limestone, with 80 arches (vormitori) on each floor, allowing spectators to quickly enter and take their seats. The recesses on the second and third floors were once filled with marble statues. The top of the wall is dotted with windows and slender Corinthian pilasters, and there are 240 wall columns to support the canvas canopy covering the Colosseum.Italy · Rome
Pantheon
The Pantheon is located in the center of Rome and is one of the best-preserved ancient Roman buildings still in use today as a church. It was first built over two thousand years ago by Agrippa, the son-in-law of Augustus, the first emperor of Rome, to worship the gods. The current main structure is the result of a reconstruction on the original site during the reign of Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD, with Agrippa's inscription still preserved on the lintel. The entire building has exquisite proportions and was praised by Michelangelo as "the design of angels." In front of the hall is the Rotunda Square, where an Egyptian obelisk stands in the fountain, making it the perfect spot to capture a panoramic view of the building's facade. The main structure is simple and clear: a massive cylinder with both width and height exceeding 40 m, topped by a hemispherical concrete dome. The hall has no windows, with all light coming from a circular opening over 8 m in diameter at the dome's apex—on sunny days, sunlight pours through the opening, forming a beam that slowly sweeps across the niches and stone walls as the sun moves; during rain, water falls directly into the hall and is drained through hidden floor outlets. The construction of such a wide-span dome without steel reinforcement has inspired architects for over a millennium, serving as a subject of study and emulation. The niches around the interior were originally dedicated to the gods and now house statues and altars: the Renaissance master Raphael is buried here, and the tombs of Italian kings Vittorio Emanuele II and Umberto I are also located within. Take a moment to look up at the light streaming down from the dome, then follow the niches to admire the statues and tombs, feeling the awe inspired by this nearly two-thousand-year-old building that remains perfectly preserved.Italy · Rome
Castello Aragonese
Ortona · 14.1km from Fossacesia
San Vito Chietino CH - Spiaggia di Calata Turchino
Province of Chieti · 6.5km from Fossacesia
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_TI***h419 October 2026
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Your ticket includes the Roman forum and palatine hill so is excellent value
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Dreamer200227 October 2026
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🏛️ Pantheon, Rome 🇮🇹 — A Timeless Architectural Masterpiece! ✨Visiting the Pantheon was one of my favorite experiences in Rome! ❤️ Standing beneath its enormous dome, I was amazed by how the ancient Romans created such an extraordinary structure almost 2,000 years ago.The most fascinating feature is the oculus, the circular opening at the center of the dome that allows natural light to illuminate the magnificent interior. ☀️🏺I especially loved the atmosphere of Piazza della Rotonda, with its beautiful fountain, historic buildings, and lively cafés. 🇮🇹☕💡 Travel tip: Visit early in the morning to enjoy a quieter experience, and remember that entrance tickets are required. 🎟️❤️ An absolute must-see in Rome, where history, architecture, and timeless beauty come together!#Pantheon #Rome #ItalyTravel #AncientRome
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