Who Understands This Feeling? Rome Made Me Want to Cry...

When I stood inside the Colosseum, touching walls that have endured over a thousand years, walking on its uneven stones, I could almost hear gladiators clashing with beasts and the roaring cheers of tens of thousands of spectators... When I stood on the slopes of Palatine Hill, overlooking the Roman Forum, I could almost see ancient Romans bustling about in the ruins—trading at markets, debating, giving speeches... And then it hit me: these structures have stood here for two thousand years, witnessing the rise and fall of dynasties, the shift of empires, even two World Wars—yet they remain. At that moment, I truly wanted to cry. The pages of my high school history textbook came to life before my eyes. I was so close to them, as if conversing with sages from millennia ago. Their wisdom felt like a dazzling galaxy, their legacy immeasurably profound. Imagine if architectural complexes from China’s Han Dynasty still stood today, preserved so vividly that we could walk among them—how awe-inspiring that would be! As the sun set, the Colosseum lit up, bathing Rome in golden flames. Nearby, crowds gathered for 🌈 Pride Month, dancing freely in the piazzas. Beside these ancient relics, there were no shackles—only openness and inclusivity. 📸 Moments Captured: 🏛️The Colosseum & Arch of Constantine The Roman Forum St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City #EuropeTravel #Rome #RomanHoliday #Italy #Wanderlust #HistoryAlive