2010년 12월 7일 화요일

Italy Cultural Assets


1) The Leaning Tower of Pisa

This is located in Pisa of the west Italy Tuscany state.

The leaning tower of pisa is a part of cathedral.

This is famous as leaning to one side.

Tower's height is 55m from ground, weight is 14,453t and the stairs number are 297.

Currently, This tower's slope angle is about 5.5˚.


2) The Colosseum

One of the most famous symbols of Rome is the Colosseum, the largest amphitheatre ever built in Rome.

This is located in the centre of the city of Rome.

It is built by A.D 80, and can hold up to 50000 people.

Colosseum's height is 48m, circumference is 500m. This is a very giant.

Usually, gladiatorial combat and wild beast combat is shown in the Colosseum.


3) The Trevi Fountain

This is another famous symbol of Rome.

This is the biggest fountain existing in Rome.

It is received high praise as great artistic value.

Legend says that if you throw a coin into Trevi Fountain, you will definitely return to Rome in the future.

Fountain's height is 25.9m and width is 19.8m.


4) The Pantheon

The Pantheon is an example of Roman building that was built using concrete.

This is a temple dedicated to all the gods.

This is the oldest dome structure in Rome.

Temple's height and circle diameter is the same as 43.3m.

Today, It is used to famous people's grave.



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