You know the saying: when in Rome, do as the Romans do. Tour operator Citalia takes the adage to a whole new level: they’ve put together a detailed interactive map that lists out some of the most significant landmarks from parts of Ancient Rome to provide travellers with a handy companion and guide.
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_separator color=”black” border_width=”10″][vc_custom_heading text=”Revisit the most stunning landmarks from the ancient Roman Empire”][vc_separator color=”black” border_width=”2″][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=”sidebar-page”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]You know the saying: when in Rome, do as the Romans do. Tour operator Citalia takes the adage to a whole new level: they’ve put together a detailed interactive map that lists out some of the most significant landmarks from parts of Ancient Rome to provide travellers with a handy companion and guide.
The interactive map —viewed here — lists out some of Ancient Rome’s most recognisable landmarks, but also includes some lesser known sites, like the ruins of Alba Fucens, which was a prosperous city during the Imperial Age, and is widely considered to be an archaeological jewel.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
There are a wealth of lesser known landmarks on the map for you to discover
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]It also marks out the path of Ancient Roman roads and compares them to their modern day counterparts, making for a great way to plan a road trip through Italy.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]
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[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Aside from naming the locations, the site also provides a wealth of useful information, including opening times as well as average ticket costs. Pictures and 360-degree views of each attraction are also available — not that travellers will have any difficulty spotting these magnificent landmarks from afar.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
The map makes planning for a road trip seamless and fun
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]The map is the perfect accompaniment to any aspiring traveller to Italy: whether you’re planning to head to the country soon, or just looking for some inspiration, the site provides a fun and comprehensive way to see some of the gems of Ancient Rome. ◼[/vc_column_text][vc_basic_grid post_type=”ids” element_width=”12″ initial_loading_animation=”none” grid_id=”vc_gid:1549889479169-9c06f470-1fc3-5″ include=”16273″][vc_column_text]
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