Trevi Fountain
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The Trevi Fountain is an important fountain close by Piazza di Trevi in the center of Rome. The fountain was designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and constructed by Nicola Salvi. Tourists often throw coins in the fountain, as legend says that if you throw two coins in, you'll soon be married!
Standing 86 feet high, it is the largest Baroque fountain in the city and one of the most famous fountains in the world. The fountain is constructed of "Travertine", and in the center a giant statue of Oceanus (god of all water) can be seen.
How high is the Trevi Fountain?
86 feet
In which of Rome’s neighbourhoods is the Trevi Fountain
located?
Trevi
Of what material is the Trevi Fountain constructed?
Travertine
Trevi is an etymological distortion of the word trivio. What
does this word roughly translate into?
Three streets
What does myth say will happen when you throw 2 coins in the
Trevi Fountain?
You will soon be married
What is the meaning of the Italian word fontana?
Fountain
What is the Trevi Fountain?
A fountain
Which god is placed in the center of the Trevi Fountain?
Oceanus
Who began the construction of the Trevi Fountain?
Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Who completed the construction of the Trevi Fountain?
Nicola Salvi
Stadio Olimpico
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During the 1960 Summer Olympics, the stadium hosted the opening and closing ceremonies as well as athletics competitions. A lot of soccer is played here as the arena is home to two of Rome's big teams, Lazio and Roma. The Stadio Olimpico can accomodate 72,698 spectators.
Italy's national soccer team, called "Gli Azzurri", often plays at this stadium and for the 1990 FIFA World Cup the stadium underwent an extensive renovation.
The stadium hosts the annual Italian Cup final, called "Coppa Italia". It also hosted the Champions League soccer final in 2009 where FC Barcelona won.
How many spectators can the Stadio Olimpico hold?
72,698
Italy’s national football team sometimes plays at Stadio
Olimpico. What is the nickname of the team?
Gli Azzurri
In what year was construction completed on the Stadio
Olimpico in Rome?
1928
In which part of Rome is the Stadio Olimpico located?
North
In which year did Rome host the summer Olympics?
1960
In which year was the Stadio Olimpico re-built in
preparation for the World Cup in Italy?
1990
The Italian Cup soccer final is played annually at the
Stadio Olimpico. What’s the cup called in Italian?
Coppa Italia
The Stadio Olimpico hosted the Champions League soccer final
in 2009. Which team won the cup?
FC Barcelona
Which of the following statements about the Stadio Olimpico
is correct?
It has a running track
Who owns the Stadio Olimpico?
The Italian Olympic Committee
Colosseum
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The Colosseum, which is also known as the Flavian Amphitheater, was built between 70 and 80 A.D. in Rome. It has a circumference of 1,788 feet.
Construction began under the emperor Vespasian and was completed under his successor and heir Titus. Despite being partially ruined because of damage caused by earthquakes and stone-robbers, the Colosseum is still an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome. The part of the building which still stands is a powerful sight, as well as a popular destination for tourists.
Approximately how many deaths have occured in the Colosseum?
500 000
In ancient Rome, what group of people was allowed to sit in
the front row at the Colosseum?
Senators
The Colosseum is also known as what?
Flavian Amphitheatre
What is the approximate circumference of the Colosseum?
1,788 feet / 545 meters
What is the primary cause of the Collosseum’s deterioration?
Earthquakes
What’s the name of the Russell Crowe film which contains
scenes involving the Collosseum?
Gladiator
What surface was used on the arena floor during gladiatorial
fights in the Colosseum?
Sand
What were the ancient Roman gladiatorial games called?
Munera
Which Roman emperor initiated the construction of the
Colosseum?
Vespasian
Who completed the construction of the Colosseum?
Titus
