Acquaintance with the city cannot be imagined without visiting the Colosseum, which became the household name of the amphitheater. This is the most famous monument of ancient Rome, and it was built in the 80’s. However, there is another Colosseum in the Eternal City, the square shaped Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana. The commoners refer to it as Colosseo Quadrato. The place is non-touristic for the reason that it was built by the order of Benito Mussolini in 1945, and is a reminder of the unpleasant moments in the history of Italy. Nevertheless, it is one of the most magnificent buildings in the Italian capital, and is definitely worth a visit.
One of the most ancient buildings in the Eternal City is perhaps, Cloaca Maxima. The time of its erection is attributed to the period between the 4th and 8th centuries BC. Today the construction serves as a water drainage system, given that it has been preserved in excellent condition. Another structure which did not survive to this day, now serves as a refuge for cats. This is the Largo di Torre Argentina. At some point, there was a majestic Pompey Theater here, and today the only owners of the place are homeless cats looked after by volunteers. So it turned out to be a kind of cat’s shelter.
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