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The magnificent city of Rome is often described as the most beautiful European capital city, and rightly so, with its enchanting architecture, ancient Roman ruins and abundance of greenery and green spaces. Often described as the Eternal City, Rome is both a fascinating and captivating destination, and nicely fits the bill for whatever reason you [...]
Rome is one of the world’s most popular city destinations and it offers its visitors probably the most picturesque backdrop available in any capital city. Roman ruins, impressive architecture, world famous attractions and great food are just some of the reasons why tourists flock to the Italian capital. The historic centre is compact and most [...]
The VaticanThe Vatican, or Vatican City, is a small sovereign state that is located in the centre of Rome, Italy. It is best known as the main seat of the governing body for Roman Catholicism and home to the Pope, whose residence is at the Apostolic Palace. The Vatican is often referred to as the [...]
The ornate and magnificent Trevi Fountain is a beautiful monument that lies in the heart of Rome, and is definitely worth a visit if you are staying in the Eternal City. It features a mainly Baroque design and stands at just less than 26 metres high and almost 20 metres wide. The Trevi Fountain has [...]
Standing 25.9 meters high and 19.8 meters wide, the Trevi Fountain is the largest Baroque fountain in Rome and also by far the most spectacular. The location (41.900875, 12.483167) originally marked the terminal point of an ancient aqueduct, Aqua Virgo, that supplied water to Ancient Rome. There was a fountain in the area for a [...]
The Pantheon and Trevi Fountain should be on everyone’s itinerary when visiting Rome. Conveniently, both lie deep in the historic centre of the Italian capital and are only a 5-minute walk away from each other. The Pantheon is one of Rome’s best preserved buildings of Ancient Rome, whereas the Trevi Fountain is a masterpiece of [...]
The Trevi Fountain stands 25.9 meters high and 19.8 meters wide and is the largest Baroque fountain in Rome. Its location, in the centre of the historic area (41.900875, 12.483167), marks the terminal point of the revived Aqua Virgo, one of the ancient aqueducts that supplied water to Ancient Rome. It was customary in Ancient [...]
Via Veneto, or Via Vittorio Veneto as it is officially called, is one of Rome’s best known streets. Located conveniently in the heart of the city, the street was immortalised by one of Italy’s most famous film makers, namely Federico Fellini, in his Oscar award-winning drama ‘La Dolce Vita’. Throughout the Sixties and Seventies it [...]
The Spanish Steps in Rome are located in the city centre, right in the heart of the shopping district and historical area, the exact co-ordinates being 41.90599, 12.483183. Known as the Scalinata della Trinita’ dei Monti in Italian they are one of the city’s most popular attractions and main meeting points for both local Romans [...]
If you are coming to Rome as a visitor for the first time, or even if you are a frequent traveller to the city, then no doubt you will visit the Spanish Steps at some point during your stay. Located in the centre of both the historic area and shopping district, the location near the [...]
The Spanish Steps (Italian: Scalinata della Trinita’ dei Monti) are one of the most famous picture postcard scenes of Rome and also an important gathering point for tourists. Following a competition in 1717, the steps were designed and built in 1723-1725 by relatively unknown architect Francesco de Sanctis. The 138 steps were built on the [...]
Rome is an amazing place to visit as a tourist, thousands of years of history are scattered all around this beautiful city. There are some amazing iconic buildings, picturesque piazzas and of course some great restaurants. Although Rome is a compact metropolis, it is best to be based in a convenient and central location to [...]
Neither Rome nor the Colosseum need an introduction to those who like to travel. This city is one of the world’s most visited capitals and also one of its most beautiful. Scattered around the city centre limits and highly concentrated in the historic centre, you will discover the many historic and religious monuments that make [...]
The Colosseum, or Coliseum, needs no introduction to those of us who are well-traveled, as it is probably the most iconic monument of one of the world’s most visited city’s, namely Rome in Italy. This giant structure dates back hundreds of years and in its heyday was one of the most impressive buildings throughout the [...]
Right in the heart of central Rome, you will find the Colosseum (or Coliseum), one of the most impressive buildings of the Roman Empire and the largest of its era. This gigantic structure has deteriorated over the centuries but is still an imposing and impressive sight and of course a true must-see when visiting Rome. [...]
Rome is a fantastic city to visit in beautiful Italy, as it offers the tourist so much to do and see; ancient ruins, an abundance of museums and galleries, famous tourist sights, exciting architecture and much more. No wonder it is one of the world’s most popular city destinations! Hotels in Rome can be expensive, [...]
In order to help you get the most of your stay in Rome, Italy, you can find below some very useful information and insider tips on discovering how to get about the beautiful Eternal City. WalkingThe historic centre of Rome is compact and many of the most famous sights are clustered together. Therefore, Rome is [...]
Rome is a very popular world tourist destination and is usually found in the top 10 rankings for the most visited cities in the world, which is measured by the sheer number of visitors that each city hosts. The reasons why Rome is so popular are very varied and include its fascinating history, its abundance [...]
Searching for a Rome hotel, especially for 2 star hotels is often difficult, even for the most experienced of travellers. This is because standards of the accommodation offered can vary greatly between properties. Basically, we should not forget that Rome is an old city and more so in and around the historic centre. Therefore, rooms [...]
The beautiful Italian capital should need no introduction to the travelled tourist, as it is a destination that it is home to many well-known landmarks and sights, from the ancient Roman Coliseum and the grounds of the nearby Roman Forum to the three “music boxes” that make up the modern Auditorium complex. Then of course [...]
