Chapter Eighty-Seven: The First Stop of the Journey Rome II

If you don't come to Rome in Italy, you are like never coming to Italy, because it is a symbol of ancient Rome and a deposition of history.

Rome is the second largest city in Europe, with the exception of Paris. Everyone knows that Rome is an ancient capital with a history of thousands of years, but if you haven't been to Rome, you still can't experience it. Its antiquity, there is no so-called time boundary, there is no geographical boundary. Walking through Rome, you will travel through all kinds of time and space, from the glorious architecture of the ancient Roman Empire to the exquisite sculptures of the Renaissance, the whole city is a huge museum, the feet are stepping on the bluestone slabs of the streets, the eyes see all kinds of blue brick churches, even breathing is like traveling through the Eternal City, it seems that it will never get old, because it is really old.

After a day's rest, Li Zehan and others got together to discuss today's itinerary after breakfast.

"I'm discussing things, and I'm just playing games. snatched the mobile phone from Li Zehan's hand, Kim Tae-hee said angrily, he came to play abroad, and he was still playing Pokemon there with his mobile phone, which was really convincing.

"You can arrange it, and I'll be in charge of finding our lunch and dinner restaurants. Li Zehan said obediently. "Zehan, he does have a talent for finding food restaurants. Park Shixian nodded and said, I went to eat with Li Zehan, I really haven't tried to come across a restaurant that doesn't taste good.

"If he had shared his passion for finding food restaurants, I think we'd find more places to play. Kim Tae-hee naturally knows this, she just habitually wants to find Li Zehan's stubble, and Li Zehan won't mind anyway.

The eyes of the three of them were focused on Li Zehan's body, which made Li Zehan feel a lot of pressure.

The Colosseum is arguably the most famous attraction in Rome and even Italy, so after some discussion, they chose to go to the Colosseum for the first stop of the day.

The Colosseum, full name: Colosseum, also translated as the Colosseum, Colosseum, Colosseum, Colossium, Colossium, formerly known as the Flavin Amphitheater, is located in the center of Rome, Italy, is the largest colosseum in ancient Rome, built in 72-82 AD by 40,000 prisoners of war in 8 years.

In 72 AD, the new Roman emperor Vespasciano built the Golden Palace built by the former tyrant Nero to build this arena for the pleasure of the royal nobles - the "Colosseum", the symbol of glory of ancient Rome. In the beginning, there were three kinds of programs staged here: beast to beast fight, beast to man to fight, man to man fight. The ancient Roman Empire was strong, with territories throughout North Africa and the Middle East, and there was no shortage of ferocious beasts, as well as a large number of prisoners of war, slaves and prisoners, both of which were not lacking. Moreover, the gladiators who entered the arena were not only oppressed people, but also free men of the fighting academy.

The Colosseum can accommodate about 50,000 spectators. There are three floors of seating, lower, middle and upper levels, and a stand-only stand on the top floor, which is reserved for the lowest members of society: women, slaves and the poor. But even on other levels, the seats were arranged according to social status and occupation: special boxes owned by members of the royal family and the consecrated ladies who watched the flame. Patriarchs dressed in white and red-trimmed robes sat in the same "choir" on the same floor, followed by samurai and commoners. There are also special seats for people of different professions, such as soldiers, writers, scholars, and teachers, as well as high-ranking monks abroad, etc. Spectators enter the Colosseum through 80 arched entrances on the first floor, and a further 160 exits spread across the seats on each floor, known as spouts, through which spectators can pour in and out, allowing the chaotic and out-of-control crowd to be quickly evacuated, which is said to be emptied in just ten minutes.

The Colosseum is an exemplary masterpiece and wonder in the history of architecture, known for its size, majesty and magnificence. Although only half of the skeleton remains, its majestic spirit and majestic momentum still exist.

I have to say that Li Zehan and they had good luck today, they usually need to queue for a long time to enter the Colosseum, but it only took them less than 10 minutes to get in.

The attraction is full of ruins, but you can still feel the brutality of the battle thousands of years ago. The Colosseum is a very majestic building, although it has experienced the baptism of time and the destruction of history, it still has a majestic and magnificent momentum.

Hidden beneath the arena's performance area are holes and pipes where props and livestock can be stored, as well as gladiators, who are hoisted to the ground at the start of the show. The arena can even use aqueducts to divert water. Let the visitors deeply feel the wisdom of the ancient people, in order to build such a magnificent building.

"I don't really like it here. After visiting for a while, Kim Tae-hee, who was holding Lee Tae-han's arm, spoke.

"What?" Li Zehan and the three looked at her suspiciously.

"Looking at this and thinking about its use in ancient times, I always think of the cruelty of human nature. Kim Tae-hee looked at the performance area and said, she didn't feel much when she first arrived here, but after listening to the introduction of the Colosseum to the members of the tour group by a tour guide not far away, she felt a little uncomfortable.

"Then let's take a few more pictures and go. Li Zehan patted Kim Tae-hee's hand soothingly and said softly.

"After we go to the Arch of Constantine next to it, we will go to the places we want to go to the most to help you get back in a good mood. Park Shixian also said with a smile.

"Ernie your offer is really great. Kim Tae-hee said excitedly.

"Of course. Park Se-hyon said smugly, the few scenes she said were the classic scenes that she and Kim Tae-hee revisited together before sending them out, it can be said that they came to Rome basically for these places, although the Colosseum where they are now has been in the movie The hero and heroine have also come, but who makes the two of them really indifferent to this place.

On one side of the Colosseum's exit is the Arch of Constantine, which, as the name suggests, must have been built to celebrate the victory in the war.

Built in 312 AD, it is the latest of the three triumphal arches in Rome. It was built to celebrate Constantine the Great's complete victory over his powerful rival Maxenti in 312 AD and the unification of the empire. The Arc de Triomphe is full of various reliefs inside and out, and on the surface, the huge Arc de Triomphe and the rich reliefs, although magnificent, lack the overall concept. The reason for this is that the various parts of the Arc de Triomphe were not created as a unity, and even most of its components were removed from monumental buildings of the past, such as the friezes on Trajan's Square, a series of shield reliefs in Hadrian's Square, and the eight panels on the monument to Emperor Marc Orlho. Despite this, it is still a magnificent triumphal arch, especially the carvings of various important periods of the Roman Empire preserved on it, which is a vivid history of Roman sculpture.

"Alright, the photo is taken, let's go. After staying here at the Arch of Constantine for less than twenty minutes, Park Shixian said to the three of them.

"Ernie, do you want ice cream? Kim Tae-hee, who was not in much interest, immediately came to his senses after hearing Park Se-hyun's words.

"yes, don't you want to eat it too. Park Shixian curled the corners of her mouth and said.

After listening to their conversation, Li Zehan and Jiang Zhiqi also guessed the next place they wanted to go, Plaza de España.

Piazza di Spagna is actually not much special, originally named after the nearby Spanish Embassy, looking up at the whole view of Piazza di Spagna, compared to other places of interest in Rome, it is relatively small and does not have many highlights. But because of the movie "Roman Holiday", it has a special complex and charm......

It is believed that many tourists' earliest longing for the ancient city of Rome originated from the movie "Roman Holiday" starring Audrey Hepburn. In the movie, the heroine played by Hepburn sits on the steps of Piazza di España and eats ice cream, and the classic plot of the second "chance encounter" with the male protagonist here is unforgettable.

The Piazza di Spagna in the movie is famous for the staircase in the square, which is located at the foot of the hill where the Trinity Church in Rome is located, and the Trinity Church can be reached from the bottom up by climbing 138 steps. The 138 steps are the most lively place in the whole square, and there are many people from all over the world sitting here every day: single girls, handsome men, young lovers, elderly partners, friends, adults and children, etc., everyone admires the footsteps of the "goddess" Hepburn, sitting lazily on the steps to bask in the sun, and taste the classic love of the last century. You can also climb the hill to the highest point of the church, overlooking the beautiful streets of Rome.

The movie "Roman Holiday" won Hepburn the Oscar for Best Actress, and also made her a symbol of beauty and fashion, and was sought after by countless fans. In Plaza de España, you will find many girls dressed like Hepburn, and some even hold ice cream, pursuing Hepburn-like romance and sweetness. However, not everyone can be a princess, but young girls in Plaza de España can dream of being a princess as much as they want. In addition, there are many old Hepburn fans who have now become parents, parents or grandparents, and have brought their children or grandchildren to Plaza de España to feel the bright and leisurely atmosphere here, and look forward to a never-fading youth dream.

Li Zehan: When they came to the Plaza de España, there were already many people in the square, and some people said that sitting down on the Spanish steps could experience a bright and leisurely atmosphere, although it was incredible, but it was a good choice to sit there and rest after all.

In front of the stairs, there are also many people waiting in line to take pictures, a lively scene, this fountain is the work of Bernini's father, the idea came from a burst of the river Tverre, a small boat was pushed here by the water.

"I've wanted to come here for a long time, and this time I finally got my wish. Park Shixian held her husband's hand and said excitedly.

"It's just that there are a little too many people. Kim Tae-hee said while taking a picture with his camera.

"Who's to say no, I expected a lot of tourists at the beginning, but I didn't expect there to be so many. Park Shixian stroked her face with her left hand and said with a sigh.

"Do those two beautiful ladies still want to eat ice cream?" Li Zehan said with a chuckle.

"Of course, I want chocolate. ”

"I want vanilla. ”

"Brother, what flavor do you want?" Li Zehan turned his head to look at Jiang Zhiqi again and asked.

"I don't need to. Jiang Zhiqi waved his hand and said.

"Then I'll buy it. Li Zehan nodded and said, and then walked towards the place where ice cream was sold in the square.

After waiting in line for a few minutes, Li Zehan bought the ice cream, and then turned around and went back the way he came.

After receiving the ice cream handed over by Lee Zehan, Kim Tae-hee and Park Se-hyun couldn't wait to pull Lee Tae-han and Kang Ji-ki to the stairs.

As you climb up the stairs, there are many people on the stairs under the warm sun. Some sat on the ground, others stopped and pondered. There is a sense of comfort in the time.

found a position with fewer people, Kim Tae-hee pulled Park Shixian to sit down together, and then Li Zehan and Jiang Zhiqi took cameras to help the two of them shoot.

After the photo was taken, the four of them continued to walk up the stairs.

The orange and red old houses around look dazzling against the blue sky, and when you turn around and look down at the square, you can see the beauty of the city of Rome.

All kinds of couples can also be said to be a dazzling scenery, Kim Tae-hee also recognized a couple from Taiwan, and Kim Tae-hee also generously complied with their requests for autographs and group photos.

Before coming to Trinity Church, Trinity Church under the blue sky is particularly magnificent.

From the pair of bell towers and windows of the church, it can be seen that it belongs to the Gothic architecture, which is different from the luxury and elaborate craftsmanship of the Baroque that is more common in Rome.

There are many people in the Holy Trinity Church, but there is no sound to be heard, there are people who are praying, and the people in the church are very religious and silent, and when you come to such a place, you seem to be bound by an invisible constraint, and you will naturally conform to this atmosphere. The religious images on the stained glass of the gate are simple and harmonious with the solemn atmosphere of the church, and there is a sculpture of the martyrdom of Jesus, which is delicately shaped.

After taking a few photos, the four of them withdrew from Trinity Church.

"It's not early, let's find a place to have lunch, right?" After looking at the time, Li Zehan looked at the three of them and asked.

"I'm a little hungry, Zehan, have you found a good restaurant? Park Shixian touched her stomach and said.

"A restaurant in Abu Lu Magnet near the square. Li Zehan was naturally prepared, and when Kim Tae-hyun and the others decided to come to Plaza de España, he took out his mobile phone and began to check the restaurant.

"Let's go. Park Shixian said with a wave of his hand.

After consulting with the police here in the square, the four of them found the restaurant smoothly, smelling the aroma of the food in the restaurant, and then watching the guests feasting, which also made them look forward to the next lunch.