Friday, August 17, 2007

And the Winner Is...

The results are in. The most desired world heritage destination site according to my poll last week was the Colosseum in Rome. Half of you chose this option. To learn all about the Colosseum check out this interesting Wikipedia article.

Did you know that the name "Colosseum" is believed to have been derived from the colossal, bronze statue of Emperor Nero that stood nearby? I also found it interesting that the Colosseum was in use well after the fall of the Roman Empire. And it's been around now for nearly 2000 years!

Image Source: Wikipedia

5 comments:

Jeanne said...

lets go see this...

Jon Plank said...

Interesting...you should go see it.

Jason said...

I would love to go see this... get this.. when mom and Kim met Jojo there, they went to the Colosseum and mom stayed out side!!1 She said she did want to go in?! She is nuts!!

Bates said...

It was so awesome to be able to visit the Colosseum.. It was very interesting.. The whole trip was so breathe taking.. Rome is one of the many places I would revisit if I ever get a chance...

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