From the Colosseum to the Pantheon, there are some parts of Roman history you need to see for yourself.
The ancient Roman Emperor Augustus famously declared, “I found Rome a city of bricks and left it a city of marble.” And though many of the Eternal City’s most incredible ancient sites have been left in ruins, gazing upon them lets you imagine what Rome might have been like when men roamed the streets in togas and gladiators battled to the death. Between the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the many bathhouses, markets, and theaters, you could spend a lifetime visiting all of Rome’s ancient sites and archeological ruins. The city is so saturated with them that any time construction workers start digging, they’re bound to discover more relics that have to be preserved. If you’ve got a limited amount of time to explore, these 10 ancient sites are a good place to start.