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  THE BIRTH OF ROME

  Posted on F j, Y by flavia in

  This is where it all started. Populations that lived atop the hills controlled traffic across the Tiber river right here where the Tiber Island is, and the first international port and marketplace, and the first wood bridge. And there was Rome. Start from the Aventine Hill to see how Roman insulas became the church of Santa Sabina, […]

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  ROMAN BATHS AND CITY WALLS

  Posted on F j, Y by flavia in

  Start this walk at the Circus Maximus, the most extensive stadium ever that could sit up to 300.000 spectators. The Appian Way originally started here in 312 BC. Walk along the Appian Way to reach the impressive walls of the well preserved Baths of Caracalla, where we learn how Ancient Romans spent their afternoons in these true leisure centers. […]

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