Architectural Features
Rome has been described as the world's largest "open-air history museum". One of the world's eight greatest attractions, the Roman Colosseum, also known as the Colosseum, was built in the 1st century AD. This oval-shaped building covers an area of about 20,000 square meters, with a circumference of 527 meters, and is a symbol of the ancient Roman Empire. On both sides of the wide imperial avenue were built the Senate, the Temple of the Gods, the Shrine of the Virgins and some famous temples, such as the Pantheon. North of this open-air arena site, is recorded in the Emperor Severo expedition to Persia achievements of the triumphal arch, the south is recorded in the Emperor Tidu east of the battle of Jerusalem Tidu triumphal arch, not far south of the Tidu triumphal arch, there is a in honor of Constantine the Great victory over the tyrant of Nero and the establishment of the largest triumphal arch in Rome. The Traiano Market, on the east side of the Via Imperiale, was the commercial center of the ancient Roman city. Next to the market stands a 40-meter-high triumphal column with spiral reliefs depicting the story of Traiano the Great's expedition to the Danube Valley. In the center of the ancient city, Piazza Venezia is 130 meters long and 75 meters wide, and is the meeting point of several main streets in the city. On the left side of the square is the Venetian Palace, an ancient Renaissance building, and on the right side is the Venice Insurance Company building, which is similar in style to the Venetian Palace. In addition, the majestic Palace of Justice, the splendid Piazza Navona, and St. Peter's Basilica all reflect the artistic style of the Renaissance. There are also hundreds of museums in Rome with collections that include art treasures from the Renaissance.
Rome is home to most of the monuments to the Italian independence and unification movement. On a raised platform in the center of the monument to the right of the Piazza Venezia stands a large gilded bronze statue of Emmanuel II on horseback. Emmanuel was the king who once led his people to drive out foreign occupiers and unify Italy. This monument is called "Altar of the Fatherland" by Italians. On the west bank of the Tiber River, the monument to Garibaldi, the Italian national hero who led the liberation of Rome, stands on the ridge of Gianicolo.
There are many fountains in Rome. The most famous, the Trevi Fountain, was built in 1762 AD. In the statue of Poseidon in the center of the fountain, two sculptures of seahorses represent the calm sea and the raging sea, and four statues of goddesses represent the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter. The architecture of the city of Rome develops radially according to the terrain.
"On May 28, 1998, Rome and Beijing became sister cities."
Cultural Characteristics
Ancient Roman Architectural Art: Because of its practicality, the highest achievement of Roman art is reflected in the countless public **** buildings. They built massive roads, waterways, bridges, squares, public **** baths and other facilities. The earliest Roman architectural art originated in Greece, but as the Romans paid more attention to practicality and real-life enjoyment, the techniques that mainly added color to temples in Greece were soon used in large-scale public **** buildings serving people, and the grandiose coliseums, public **** baths, squares, and watercourses played an important role in the city. Romans love luxury, often in the typical Greek shape based on the transformation, such as in the Doric columns at the bottom of the column and then add a base, the Ionian column head on the scroll shape added to the Corinthian column to get a composite head, so that the architectural form of the more complex and magnificent. In the era of the Roman Empire more powerful, the building began to reflect more of the personality and characteristics of the Roman nation, such as arches and vaults of a large number of uses, in the history of architecture has written a new chapter. Ancient Roman sculpture art: the Romans also made outstanding achievements in portrait sculpture. Early works were influenced by the Greek sculpture art, the figure is extremely idealized. During the Roman Empire, the realistic style of portrait sculpture was popular, and portraits with strong personalities and complex inner world depictions appeared. The Romans had a tradition of carving statues of their ancestors, so they had a very high demand for realistic portraits, and made outstanding achievements in portrait carving. Early Roman works were influenced by Greek sculpture, and the figures were highly idealized. A large number of "Augustus" is a typical example: the sculptor of the short, lame, frail Augustus expressed as a tall and healthy commander-in-chief, with athletes in general physical fitness and heroism, the face is close to the general perfection of the Greek sculpture.
Ancient Roman painting art: Roman painting is mainly mosaics and frescoes, more specific historical events, used to decorate public **** places and homes. In 79 AD, due to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, a large number of precious frescoes were buried. Based on these frescoes, Roman frescoes were categorized into four styles. The paintings of the Roman period were mainly mosaics and frescoes, which recorded specific historical events and were used to decorate public ****ing places and houses. When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D., the ash buried Pompeii and several nearby towns, and a large number of precious frescoes were preserved intact. According to these frescoes, Roman frescoes were divided into four styles.
Several Festivals
New Year's Eve (San Silvestro a Roma) The traditional end-of-the-year celebrations are held in the city's piazzas on December 31, with fireworks displays, bonfires and rock concerts. The *** and the President of the country will attend a classical concert at the Palazzo Quirinal. The subway also runs late on this day.
Rome's Birthday, April 21 celebrates the laying of the cornerstone of Rome in 753 B.C. All archaeological sites and operating museums are open free of charge.
Organized by the trade unions, on May 1, some of the most important and popular singers and bands will give a traditional concert in Piazza San Giovanni from 14:00 to 23:00 pm.
(Festa Nazionale) June 2*** and the anniversary of the founding of the State. There is a military parade on the Avenue of the Empire, and in the afternoon the gardens of the Palazzo Quirinal (Presidential Palace) are exceptionally open to the public.
(Ferragosto) August 15 hosts the Grand August Festival Ball (Gran Ballo di Ferragosto). Many of the city's squares will host different types of professional dance performances, with music played live and the public invited to join in the dancing. Piazza del Popolo is the center of the event. People are going on vacation around the August festival to avoid being in the hottest time of the year.
(La Notte Bianca) Shops, bars and clubs are open all night on September 17th.
(Mercato di Natale a Piazza Navona) December 8-January 6 Driven by traditions passed down from the Middle Ages to the present day, stalls swarm into Piazza Navona selling toys, sweets, festive decorations and featuring street artists until the market closes on January 6th.