Holidays in Rome | Italy
Rome, the capital of Italy and also referred to as “Eternal City” is located on the central-western part of the Italian Peninsula, easily accessible by road, rail or plane. Whether you are going to Rome with your family or friends, you will have a fantastic holiday. Give yourself at least one week to soak up all that Rome has to offer.
Piazza Navona / Photo by admin
Attractions in Rome
Rome is filled with a number of tourist attractions, you will never run out of places to visit, only time. One of the most recommended attractions is the Colosseum which has to be one of the most popular tourist attractions in Rome (it gets very busy in the peak season). Built in AD 80, the Colosseum held many gladiatorial and wild animal fights and today, there are men dressed in gladiatorial costume to help set the scene as to how it was like back then. On Sundays the road leading up to the Colosseum, the Via dei Fori Imperiali is closed to traffic and therefore it is nice to stroll up to the Colosseum, there are plenty of souvenirs to buy from the vendors along the road.
One of Rome’s most beautiful sqaures, the Piazza Navona, was originally built as a stadium for athletic contests. Until the late 19the century the square was flooded to be used for mock naval battles and other aquatic sports. It is now filled with lavish cafes and three Baroque fountains. Don’t miss out on the delicious ice cream dessert, tartufo. which you can have at one of the cafes.
A third tourist attraction you won’t want to miss is the Pantheon. It was built 1,800 years ago and until 1436 was the largest dome in the world at 43 metres high. With marble columns and brick walls, the Pantheon was originally a temple for pagan gods but was converted into a church in 609AD. It now contains the tombs of the artist Raphael and many Italian kings. The Pantheon borders the Piazza della Rotonda, which has a central fountain and obelisk.
Pantheon / Photo by admin
Places to Stay in Rome
There are plenty of hotels to stay in Rome, hotels to suit every budget. One of the more luxurious hotels is near the Piazza Navona, called the Raphael Hotel. Inside of the hotel is filled with antiques and artwork. Staying in short term accommodation rentals can be just as luxurious and are all centrally located. There are many apartments in Rome for rent to suit every budget.
There are many different places to stay when travelling round Europe. A lot of companies offer short term accommodation rentals in Berlin, Rome, Paris and you can even rent apartments in London.
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