Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The ancient ruins of Rome embody all aspects of the old civilization, including art objects, religious artifacts, religious buildings, political buildings and sport buildings. Waterways and roads from ancient times are also in evidence.
The ancient Roman attractions provide a physical connection to the past. Roman history is an essential part of the modern world's history. Much of the rest of the world has been affected by the world these ruins represent.
Tours of the ruins are available throughout Rome. Visitors have the option of taking guided tours or striking out on their own. Buses in the city offer hop-on/hop off service, and some companies even offer tours on Segway vehicles.
Most visitors make sure they get to see such attractions as the Colosseum, otherwise known as the Flavian Ampitheatre, and Circus Maximus, the site of many chariot races. Both Trajan's Column and Trajan's Market were built as a result of success in the Dacian wars. Other important attractions of ancient Rome are the Pantheon and the Forum.