Trevi fountain, Rome, Italy / Photo by admin

Children have special needs and expectations, and they have to be at least partly satisfied otherwise the vacation can turn into torture for everybody present. What can be interesting for you will probably be no big deal for the little ones and the opposite – children enjoy things in which you see no sense.

Rome – the capital of Italy – is one great destination for visiting. There is almost no one in Europe and in the world that will not love to see this old and beautiful city. And the best part of the offer is that is as interesting for the children as it is for you with its numerous ruins and long stories about the past battles.

The Coliseum should be the first place to start with. It is one major monument, significant part of which is kept till today. Being one of the major buildings in the ancient Rome, it is still keeping the central position in the modern life of the capital. The Coliseum is situated in the heart of the city on the right bank of the river, crossing it, which is Tiber. This is good because you will not wander too much until you find it. It is almost fifty meters high so it is easily seen from most parts of the city. The children will love to jump in the wholes, where were the old corridors of the Coliseum or up and down the tribunes, forming very good for playing stairs.

Coloseum, Rome, Italy / Photo by admin

The next stop can be the Fountain di Trevi – one unique piece of architecture. It is situated in the center of the city as well and is considered to be one of the most romantic places in the planet. It may bring you back to the memories of the beginning of your life as family and wake-up sweet memories for great moments in your life. It is interesting with the combination of details and ornaments in its architecture. The original time of its building is going back to the Baroque times.

Saint Peter’s Square – the republic in the republic – this in one part of Rome which will leave both you and your children with wide open eyes and mouth. On the way to the incredible Vatican you can do some shopping or stop at the numerous restaurants and bars for a rest. The city of the Pope inside will offer many nice spots for observing like the statues of the saints, with you will see wherever you look. St. Patrick’s Basilica is one point of interest inside the square which deserves special attention. Leave some time to visit the Vatican museum, which is situated just adjacent to the Basilica.

Saint Peter’s Square, Rome, Italy / Photo by admin

Last children can see the ruins of the Roman forum. It is close to the Coliseum and the complex of the forum consists of several smaller and bigger monuments. Former center of the political life of the city, today this is a venue for long walks, observation and endless games for the kids, who can run up and down and hide in the numerous places, which will seem good for this purpose.

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Chamonix, France

The North of France is a very popular area for skiing trips; it does not matter whether you already know how to ski or you just want to have fun and try something different, this could be fantastic for you. This destination is chosen as a skiing destination by many people.

Athens, Greece

Athens is an extremely historical city in Europe. It is the city where the Olympics began and is the home of Greek Mythology involving the Gods and Goddesses. Athens, the capital city of Greece, is a big tourist destination due to its historical and fascinating background.

Rome, Italy

Rome is the capital of Italy and is also a very historical city. It is famous for many things and is one of the most famous cities in the world; Rome is visited by many people from all over the world. Rome is probably best known for the Roman Empire and Claire Caesar, who was a Roman General in the years before Christ (B.C).

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Berlin, Germany

Berlin is a beautiful city in Germany and has a lot of history to it. It is often associated with Hitler and the Nazi’s due to the power they had in Berlin; due to the association with Nazi’s, Berlin is a huge historical city. It has many historical sites, including the Reichstag and the Berlin Wall. The Reichstag is an extraordinary parliament building that is well known for the Reichstag fire in 1933; the Reichstag is still in use now and you can have a guided tour inside.

Milan, Italy

As well as its historic background, Milan is known as a huge fashion capital. Many celebrities visit Milan for shopping purposes. If you are looking for a weekend away in a city somewhere in Europe, then Milan is perfect for that purpose.

Faro, Portugal

Faro is a beautiful city, which is the capital of the Algarve region in Portugal. It is the most southern city in Portugal and is a very popular destination for people who love the beach. It is a great holiday for families, for friends and even for romantic getaways.

Moscow, Russia

Moscow is the capital of Russia. Russia is the largest country in the world and there are so many places that would be fantastic places to visit, but Moscow is one of the most famous cities in Europe and even in the World. However, if you do plan on visiting Russia, then you have to make sure you are eligible to go there. A visa is required to go to Russia.

Barcelona, Spain

Like Milan, Barcelona is another great weekend shopping holiday. There are many places to visit in Barcelona, for example Camp Nou (this is Barcelona’s football stadium). If shopping and football is not your thing, then there is also a beach close by; the beach destination near Barcelona is Costa Brava.

Many popular destinations in Europe have a lot of history to them, but even if history is not something that interests you, there are always other things to do; for example, Milan is a historic city in Italy, but it is renowned for fashion and shopping. No matter what you enjoy, Europe has it all.

Sarah regularly writes about her previous travels and likes to refer to https://www.visasandpassportservice.co.uk for more information about visas.

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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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