Famous Landmarks

Colosseum in Rome
The huge oval amphitheater stands in the city center of Rome and construction was started in 70 AD. The colosseum was the place in those days where the Romans held their popular fights and games. There were gladiator games, animal hunts, and mock sea battles held in the colosseum. About 50,000 people could be seated on the steps of this ancient amphitheater.

Leaning Tower of Pisa
The famous Leaning Tower is in fact the city cathedral's bell tower, in Italian called 'campanile'. The tower was constructed in 1173 but the structure was miscalculated and built on the not-so-solid ground, so the tower began leaning early on! It is said that Italian scientist Galileo Galilei used the tower for various gravity experiments, such as dropping various objects from the top of the tower.

Grand Canal in Venice
Thousands of tourists come to Venice every year to see the houses built on wooden piles along the many canals and waterways of the city. St Mark's Square with the famous St Mark's Cathedral (basilica San Marco) and the campanile (bell tower) are major attractions. The city's palaces and houses can either be reached by boat or foot, there are no cars driving in this city!