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<\/a>Tourism in Ancient Rome: Historic Evolution of Tourism<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n

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This is the first part of an investigation of the History of Tourism. The second part, Tourism in the Middle Ages<\/a> <\/strong>can be read here Tourism is a series of trips made for pleasure or for commercial, professional or similar reasons<\/strong>, during which the absence of habitual residence is only temporary. History of Classical Tourism<\/em> in ancient times.\u00a0 See Tourism in Ancient Greece<\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Modern tourism<\/a> was born in the XIX century, as a consequence of the Industrial Revolution, with displacements between distant places, with the main intention of developing leisure, rest, culture, health<\/a>, business or family relations.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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These movements are differentiated by their purpose of other types of travel originated\u00a0by wars, migratory movements or conquest<\/strong>. But tourism has many historical antecedents.How was the tourism in ancient time?<\/span> How was the tourism in ancient time?<\/strong><\/span> Tourism and travel in ancient times, short or long distances was an important and dangerous business. It required careful planninMost of the trips were made for religious reasons, war, diplomacy, health reasons or training in schools of scholars. They also go to festivals such as the Olympic Games or the Dionysian Games.<\/span> \u00a0<\/p>\r\n

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Examples of Tourism in ancient Rome, according to social class<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n

An upper-class Roman citizen might travel to Rome to enjoy the city’s attractions, such as the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Pantheon. He could also visit the thermal baths, theaters and temples.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Middle-class Roman citizens could travel to a coastal city to enjoy the beaches and climate. You could also visit the ruins of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

A lower-class Roman citizen might travel to a rural area to enjoy nature and outdoor activities. You could also visit hot springs or spas.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

A foreigner could travel to Rome to visit the center of the Roman Empire. You could also visit other major cities, such as Constantinople, Alexandria, and Carthage.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Traveling in ancient times: Slaves & Tourism<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n

In Ancient Rome <\/b>free men gave great importance to leisure, and devoted it to culture, entertainment,\u00a0religion<\/a>\u00a0and sport. We must remember that all these activities could only be done by free men of the upper class or the Nobles.\u00a0Many slaves were also available at that time<\/strong>.<\/span> Approximately seven slaves for each free man. It is for this reason that\u00a0tourism<\/a>\u00a0was an exclusive activity of wealthy class that moved with servants, slaves and a considerable guard for protection. The\u00a0tourist activity that was not religious.<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0<\/p>\r\n

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<\/a>What was it like to travel in the Roman Empire?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n

During\u00a0Roman Empire<\/a>, the Romans frequented thermal waters and great spectacles, like the theaters, and the coliseums. They made trips to the Mediterranean coast in the city of\u00a0Pompeii and Herculaneum<\/a>,<\/strong>\u00a0Campania area (near Naples).Also the\u00a0island of Capri<\/a>, where there were summer residences. The Emperor Tiberius had a villa on the island of Capri (today you can visit its ruins). These pleasure trips were possible due to\u00a0Pax Romana<\/strong>, the development of communication routes. They also influenced economic prosperity due to the trade that allowed the creation of an upper class. And of course free time.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Travel in Ancient Rome:\u00a0A Bit of Roman History<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n
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During the\u00a0empire (27 BC to 476 AD) begins a period of absolutism in Rome<\/strong>, where the emperor was chosen by the army. With\u00a0Octavio Augusto<\/strong>\u00a0(first emperor) the Pax Romana was achieved, which lasted approximately 200 years. In this epoch is where the\u00a0Roman tourism<\/a>\u00a0had its maxima. The empire was divided into provinces that in turn were divided into\u00a0Municipium and Coloniae.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0It is depending on their legal hierarchy Each territorial division had services for public\u00a0enjoyment and entertainment<\/a>, which were sometimes visited by inhabitants of other territories.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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The Roads in the Ancient Roman Empire<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n

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How were the Roads Built in Ancient Rome?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n

The Romans built three types of strategic roads (viae): the so-called<\/span><\/p>\r\n