Virtual reality resurrects ancient Rome bit by bit

The Rome Reborn Virtual Reality project and Flyzone Productions shows a virtual reality image from the project's interactive application. — AFP Relaxnews

ROME: Gazing upon the splendours of ancient Rome is no longer a luxury reserved for visitors to the Italian capital, as temples opened their doors internationally with a digital project launched Nov 21 after decades of planning. 

The Rome Reborn tour is the first to show users over 7,000 buildings and monuments from the year AD 320, allowing both those with Virtual Reality goggles or just a computer to explore over 14 square kilometres (five-and-a-half square miles).