Travel allows us to meet different people, try new culture, taste new food, and marvel the sight of a different place with its beautiful scenery. No matter what your reason for going in a travel, it is especially important to spend a good time, relaxing, and leaving the problems behind. So if you are looking for a place to fulfill your wanderlust while giving you the option of a fulfilling vacation—visit Rome.
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Rome, the capital city of Italy is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. This spectacular place is where history lived over ages as every tourist spot lies history itself. This place is the one of the most popular city in the world not only for its beautiful sightings but also for its big influence and contribution in human history. The city is surrounded by different buildings carved with beautiful architecture, and streets made of stones that lived centuries ago and still standing all of this years. One of its remarkable landmarks is the great Colosseum, which is listed as one of the “Seven Wonders of the World.” It is the most popular a man-made arena of the ancient Rome, a subject of many stories in the course of time.
To visit Rome is a promise of a wonderful adventure. The city has plenty to offer and you will never run out of activities to try in the place. From its nightlife to food, every day of your vacation can be a surefire fun when you plan it ahead. Take note of our brief guide in your Roman conquest.
1. Traveling in Rome
The Colosseum
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Taking an airplane is an easy option in visiting Rome. The city has its own airport, the Leonardo da Vinci Airport named after the popular painter. The airport receives international flights from countries worldwide and is busy with shuttle buses and trains run from both the international and domestic airport in Rome.
Riding on buses throughout the Italy is an easy choice for your awesome traveling, but driving yourself is also allowable for as long as you have an international driving license.
2. Staying In Rome
You cannot travel Rome for only a short period of time if you want to experience Rome at its best. You may need a week or a month to can explore all the beautiful spots of the city. Rome has an array of hotels; however, with its tourist influence in the world, hotels are pretty expensive and luxurious. Booking in advance can be a great help to save your money. If you are visiting Rome in a budget travel, there is a lot of accommodation to be found within the city like guesthouses, apartments and hostels.
3. Knowing Rome’s Beautiful History
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For over 2,500 years, Rome stood as an historic and artistic heritage unique to the world. Ruins of the ancient Roman Empire and Christian Basilicas, baroque and renaissance style of buildings like churches and museums showcases the works of famous artist of all times.
Rome began its interesting history being the capital of the Roman Empire in 752 B.C. The empire almost conquered the world up to one fifth of its population. During the Middle Ages, Rome became a cultural and artistic capital city.
4. Attractions and Beautiful Spots in the City
One of the reasons why most of the tourist choose Rome as their main place to visit in Italy is because the entire city itself is a tourist spot. The Rome’s huge Colosseum is one of the main attractions, but there still are more. Here are a few world-renowned destination every traveller in Rome should never miss.
- Roman Forum
- Spanish Steps
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
- Peter’s Basilica
- Palatine Hill
- Piazza Navona
- Hadrian’s Villa
- Piazza Venezia
- Piazza di Spagna
5. Shopping in Rome
Rome is also known for its shopping potential as travelers go to spend time buying souvenirs and items to be a remembrance of the place. The city is tuned with the world’s current fashion trends and its city streets is lined with the world’s leading designer brands. Via Nazionale, Via del Corso and Via Cola di Rienzo are a few of the areas to go for high-street fashioned tourist.
6. Famous Food in Rome
One of the best experiences you can have with travel is the experience of taste. Your travel in Rome will never be completed if you will not give in to your appetite for the city’s international cuisine. It is must try the famous Italian food especially their different pizza and pasta dishes. There’s a lot of restaurant along the city streets that you can found having good price. So forego your diet and eat as you want, you are in a tour, enjoy the best of it.
