Rome, if anything, is a city with rich historical and cultural heritage. This Eternal City located in Western Italy is not only the center of the ancient Roman Empire and the location of world famous historical constructions like the Colosseum or Pantheon, but also the heart and soul of Italian culture and the Roman Catholic Church. The warm-hearted capital and the most visited city in Italy, Rome is also a vibrant city with modern services, shopping opportunities and lively nightlife.
World-famous sights. Rome has several famous historical attractions to be explored. You could start with visiting Colosseum, a monumental amphitheater that once was the arena of famous gladiators who played a dangerous game entertaining people with fighting for their life. Today, this ancient structure is one of the most attractive tourist attractions of Rome and the most famous remain of the ancient Roman Empire. The popularity of Colosseum is based not only on its monumental appearance, but also in the atmosphere that is said to have remained inside its walls from the ancient times.
From Pantheon to Vatican. Another historical remain of Roman Empire and a place to be experienced in Rome is Pantheon. An ancient temple built for gods of the Roman Empire that was later used as a tomb and as a church, Pantheon is one of the best preserved ancient Roman structures left standing. Adding the attractiveness of Rome, this ancient city is the center of Roman Catholic Church, and includes the ever popular Vatican City, which in many ways is a subject of specific interest and a cultural site worth visiting for not only those who belong to the Roman Catholic Church. Don't forget to visit also the famous Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps and the impressive Piazza del Campidoglio square. The city offers you also interesting theatres, opera and regular concerts in Rome to enjoy. The numerous museums in Rome offer you a great variety of cultural attractions as well.
Shopping and entertainment. In spite of all its cultural and historical attractiveness, Rome is also a vibrant city offering you excellent possibilities to explore Italian culture and to enjoy excellent city services of a modern capital. Shopping in Rome offers many attractions, as well as modern spas and wellness services.
Colosseum, Pantheon and Vatican: Main attractions of Rome
Rome is one of the most popular tourism destinations in the world for a reason. Although interesting in many ways, Rome is most of all a historical city. The city's history knows many legends, of which the first is connected with the founding of the city. An old legend says Rome was founded by mythical Romulus and Remus, twins who were abandoned as newborn and rescued by a wolf who took care of them until they were found and raised by a shepherd family. With Rome, this interesting tale is however only the beginning and many more can be found when exploring the city.World-famous sights. Rome has several famous historical attractions to be explored. You could start with visiting Colosseum, a monumental amphitheater that once was the arena of famous gladiators who played a dangerous game entertaining people with fighting for their life. Today, this ancient structure is one of the most attractive tourist attractions of Rome and the most famous remain of the ancient Roman Empire. The popularity of Colosseum is based not only on its monumental appearance, but also in the atmosphere that is said to have remained inside its walls from the ancient times.
From Pantheon to Vatican. Another historical remain of Roman Empire and a place to be experienced in Rome is Pantheon. An ancient temple built for gods of the Roman Empire that was later used as a tomb and as a church, Pantheon is one of the best preserved ancient Roman structures left standing. Adding the attractiveness of Rome, this ancient city is the center of Roman Catholic Church, and includes the ever popular Vatican City, which in many ways is a subject of specific interest and a cultural site worth visiting for not only those who belong to the Roman Catholic Church. Don't forget to visit also the famous Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps and the impressive Piazza del Campidoglio square. The city offers you also interesting theatres, opera and regular concerts in Rome to enjoy. The numerous museums in Rome offer you a great variety of cultural attractions as well.
Shopping and entertainment. In spite of all its cultural and historical attractiveness, Rome is also a vibrant city offering you excellent possibilities to explore Italian culture and to enjoy excellent city services of a modern capital. Shopping in Rome offers many attractions, as well as modern spas and wellness services.
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Nightlife in Rome is lively throughout the year, and hotels in Rome represent many different standards and price levels, as do restaurants in Rome that offer an interesting journey into the rich culinary tradition of Italy. Golf in Rome and spas in Rome offer possibilities for refreshing in between your city activities.
Practical information for your trip to Rome
Due to the comfortable Italian weather with warm summers and mild winters, you can feel free to travel to this highly popular city destination any time. However, if you visit Rome in the middle of the European summer holiday season in August, be prepared for the fact that Rome is filled with other visitors as well. Hotels in Rome are found in great numbers, including some choices for all price brackets. English is widely spoken in the touristic areas of Rome.How to get there. Flights to Rome are widely available from all major airports of the world. You can also travel to Rome easily by train or bus from elsewhere in Italy, or by Mediterranean cruises that stop in the nearby Civitavecchia. Moving in the city is made easy by efficient public transport with good and reliable subway, bus and tram services, as well as countless efficient but a little bit expensive taxis. Central parts of Rome can also be toured by foot. Rental cars in Rome are widely available, although driving in the city itself is not recommended for those visitors who are not used to the busy and chaotic traffic of Rome.
Safety. Although a big city with its share of crime problems, Rome is generally a quite safe city to visit. However, you should watch out for pickpockets and scam artists especially around crowded touristic sites, and avoid the city parks after dark.
hint See also these nearby destinations: Vatican City (Holy See), L'Aquila and Gran Sasso
