There are a few cities in Europe that are worth seeing at least once during your lifetime. I am talking about those cities that still preserve, in an impressive manner, the vestiges of a rich historic past. Walking on their streets will be like taking a leap back in the past when life unrolled in a very different manner than we all know and are familiar with today. Rome is one of those cities. It impressed me in very many ways, not just showing me its vast history and stunning evolution over time. So, the following lines are my reflections over what I liked and enjoyed during my visit to Rome.

Rome is currently Italy?s capital city. But it was also once the capital city of the entire Roman Empire. Let us not forget that the Roman Empire was once one of the most powerful and large in history, which shaped the world during its reign. Walking around the old parts of the city will allow experiencing moments carved from the days when the Roman Empire was thriving. The Pantheon and Coliseum are two impressive buildings that still stand today, in spite of the fact that they were built in antiquity. Looking at their massive structure and taking into account the period of their making, they become even more mind-blowing, as you realize that they were mostly built by hand, without any of the technologies we enjoy today.
The Pantheon in an ancient Roman temple, where people used to gather to celebrate their Gods and pray to them in times of need. Its architecture is famous for its e...