The Roman bridge of Córdoba is a bridge in the historic centre and is now a World Heritage site designated solely for pedestrians. With its history dating back to the early 1st century, the current bridge is the result of many reconstructions, including the latest in 2006.

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Templo Romano in Córdoba, Spain

The Romans have indeed been everywhere. This particular set of ruins was discovered in the 1950s when City Hall was under expansion. It’s perhaps not the only ruins in existence, but the excavation unearthed a relatively intact structure.

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Walk in Córdoba, Spain

Córdoba is a city in Andalusia, Spain. It has seen Roman, Visigoth, and Muslim and Christian conquests. It’s a city steeped with history and mixed influences. Home to prominent Moorish architecture, the historic walled center has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Pompeii Ruins in Pompeii, Italy

Pompeii was an ancient Roman city, most famous for being buried and preserved under ash in the wake of Mount Vesuvius’ fiery eruptions. Some sections were covered in ash up to twenty feet. The tragedy of the city and the people’s destruction is not forgotten, and the excavation and preservation of this marvelous place allows us to see a slice of ancient Roman life. Stroll along the streets at this UNESCO World Heritage Site and discover the pathways taken by both royal and commoners of the day.

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Pantheon in Rome, Italy

Head towards the square, Piazza della Rotonda, and you'll see a magnificent structure before you. The Pantheon was a former Roman temple, and now a church in the heart of Rome, Italy.

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Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy

A far less crowded site than the nearby Vatican City during the height of tourist season, it is a great reprieve from the sun, offering shade, history, and some light provisions on top. Not to mention the 360 views of Rome, including the Tiber River and Vatican City.

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The Roman Ruins in Rome, Italy

The Roman Forum and Palantine Hill is an echo of what used to be the center of Roman life. Situated next to the Colosseum, it's a great way to see how the Romans once lived and perhaps astounding to see what a big part the Colosseum's entertainment played for some of the residents.

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The Colosseum in Rome, Italy

The Colosseum is on most tourists' bucketlist of things to see while in Rome. An impressive structure that is nestled between a combination of old ruins and new complexes, Rome's appreciation for their past is evident. So much history is preserved in the bustling city.

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Roman Ruins in Lyon, France

The Romans were a widespread civilization. I had studied them before but even I was in shock that their reaches included this seemingly quiet stronghold of France. Standing in 2,000 plus years of history feels surreal. Dirt and grass patches filled where people once walked. The stairs down towards center stage are as steep as they look. Take a moment to sit in one of the higher rows and breathe in the view of the city in the distance.