The Baths of Caracalla were the second largest public bath in Rome after the Baths of Diocletian. Both baths were open to the public with free admission. The Baths of Caracalla offered places for about 2000 spa visitors. The construction was started by Emperor Septimus Severus in 206 AD and completed by Emperor Caracalla in 216 […]
Visiting the Colosseum in Rome
The Colosseum in Rome is the symbol for the architectural achievements in ancient Rome and at the same time landmark of the city. The tour lasts 4 – 5 hours and includes not only the Colosseum, but also the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum. This video shows only the first part. The small group […]
The Good Life – A Guided Tour in Museo Palazzo Massimo alle Terme
The Museo Nazionale Romano, also known as Museo Palazzo Massimo alle Terme, is next to the central station in Rome, Termini. The archaeological collection of the museum is one of the most important worldwide. We were fortunate to accompany a tour organized by Context Travel under the guidance of Dr. Lauren Golden. Dr. Golden guides […]
Arrival in Rome
Beginning of November we travel from Athens to Rome and the mountains of Epirus and Western Greece are already covered with the first fresh snow. In Athens we took the Metro, an inexpensive and rapid way from the city center of Athens to the Eleftherios Venizelos airport. You can also take the cheaper bus but […]