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Time Travel? There’s an App for That. New iPad App
Opens a Virtual Window to the World’s Best Roman Ruins
Professionally curated iPad app allows virtual exploration of famous Roman ruins,
alongside fascinating guides to over 350 Roman sites & 1500+ awe-inspiring images.
06 NOV, 2013 • LONDON, UK: Newly-released iPad app Roman Ruins HD offers a groundbreaking new way to virtually explore the very best Roman ruins in the world while
providing a rich, visual tour of incredible Roman landmarks. Developed by Historvius, the
world's leading online guide to historical places, the app allows people to discover hundreds
of Roman sites and to virtually explore the length & breadth of the Roman Empire.
Fancy having the Colosseum all to yourself? How about creeping
through an emperor’s palace in the dead of night? Or discovering the
best-preserved Roman places without boarding a plane? Now history
travel experts Historvius are bringing the wonders of ancient Rome
directly into the home with an astonishing new iPad app - Roman Ruins
HD. This revolutionary tablet experience lets people take a virtual hike
up the Palatine Hill, pop in to Pompeii and march into the heart of
Hadrian’s Wall.
Utilising the iPad’s gyroscope control fused with a ground-breaking
integration of Google Street View, Roman Ruins HD opens a virtual
window to the Roman world. This trailblazing functionality combines
with expert guides to more than 350 Roman sites and over 1500 high
quality images to let people discover the very best remnants from
ancient Rome, from world famous landmarks to obscure hidden gems.
“This app brings a revolution to the way in which we explore our
world,” said Mike Lewis, Historvius CEO.
“By pioneering a state-of-the-art interactive experience it allows us to
travel virtually through a multitude of stunning Roman wonders,
making it simple and practical to discover these fascinating ancient
places. It sets a precedent that highlights how effectively technology is
changing the very concept of travel and discovery as we know it.”
iCame, iSaw, iPondered
This immersive, visually-rich coffee-table-app has been professionally
curated to help people easily discover a vast range of Roman ruins.
Users can explore by country, category, gallery or via the interactive
map. Collections include guides to the very best surviving Roman
amphitheatres, temples, forts, aqueducts, theatres, baths, underground sites, hidden gems and many more.
The app contains guides to the best-preserved Roman ruins, editor’s choices and a top ten list. It’s even
possible to explore the life of Julius Caesar, following in the very footsteps of this famous Roman leader.
Pricing and Availability
Roman Ruins HD for iPad is available now in the App Store, with a promotional launch price of $4.99 / £2.99
(Standard $9.99 / £5.99).
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About Historvius:
Historvius is the world's leading online guide to historical places. Run by history enthusiasts who are
passionate about the web, it provides a professional community-led directory of the world’s historic
sites, offering both inspiration and a practical guide to discovery. To find out more, visit
www.historvius.com.
Media Kit & Resources:
For a full media kit including video previews, icons, screen shots, high-resolution photographs of
Roman ruins, company logos and other assets visit: www.historvius.com/press/roman-ruins-app.
Contact:
For more information, please contact:
Elli Zaidman
Press Office
E-Mail: press@historvius.com
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