Dr. Jamie Ferguson+FollowRome’s metro just became a museumCommuters in Rome now get a daily dose of history with their metro ride—two new stations have opened right in the city’s ancient heart, and they double as archaeological museums! While heading to iconic spots like the Colosseum, you can check out real Roman artifacts unearthed during construction, all displayed in glass cases underground. It’s wild to think that a simple metro trip now means walking through centuries of history. Would you take the metro more often if your station looked like this? What other cities could pull off something similar? #Entertainment #Painting #Rome00Share
Sean Clark+FollowRome’s New Metro: Ancient Ruins Inside!Rome just opened two new metro stations and, plot twist, they’re basically underground museums! During construction, crews stumbled on 2,000-year-old military barracks, ancient wells, and a ton of artifacts—think hairpins, statues, and even phallic oil lamps. Now, commuters and tourists can check out these treasures while waiting for their train. Who knew public transport could double as a history lesson? #Transportation #Rome #Archaeology00Share
boothconnor+FollowTrevi Fountain Selfies Now Cost €2?!Rome is putting a price on those iconic Trevi Fountain selfies! Starting Feb 1, tourists will need a €2 ticket to get up close to the famous fountain (locals are still free). Overcrowding has gotten so wild that only 400 people can be in the area at once. The piazza is still free to wander, but if you want to toss a coin for luck, you’ll have to pay up. Is this the end of spontaneous fountain wishes? #News #Rome #TreviFountain00Share
James Wright III+FollowColosseum Metro Drama: Artefacts or Annoyance? 🏛️Rome’s new Colosseo-Fori Imperiali station is stirring up major debate! While the underground museum of 350 ancient artefacts is a hit with history buffs, locals are still fuming over years of construction chaos and delays. Some fans say the finds are worth it, but others claim the disruption wasn’t justified. Is this a win for archaeology or just a tourist trap? The fandom is split! #Entertainment #Painting #Rome10Share