The Hadrian’s Villa or Villa Adriana, as it is called correctly, is about 30 km northeast of Rome near the town of Tivoli. It is the largest and most elaborate palace that a Roman emperor ever build. It served as his summer residence and retirement home. Around 300 AD, Emperor Constantine I had brought art […]
Discovery tour on the island of Aegina
The island of Aegina is the third island in the Saronic Gulf which we visit during our Athens One day Cruise. With 13500 inhabitants it is the biggest of the three islands of Hydra, Poros and Aegina, in population. Accordingly long, the main town stretches along the coast. The most important source of income besides […]
The Palatine and the Roman Forum
The Palatine and the Roman Forum, formed the center of ancient Rome. Historical Overview 100,000-year-old settlement traces from the middle Stone Age were found on the Palatine Hill. At first in the 8th century, a village with a surrounding wall was here set up. (753 BC is considered the founding year of Rome). With the […]
Domus Aurea – The Palace of Nero in Rom
The Domus Aurea, the Golden House was built by Emperor Nero, as his palace in the center of Rome. At the time of Nero At the time of Nero, the palace extended from the Palatin up to the Esquilin, a part of the Caelius was also included. In the center, where the Coloseum stands today, […]
The Baths of Caracalla in Rome
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 […]