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IN A NUTSHELL
WHAT: Rome, Italy's capital city and one of the great
cities of Western Civilization.
WHERE: Central Italy.
WHY: Colosseum, Spanish Steps, Pantheon, Roman Forum, the
Vatican, Rome is simply filled with amazing sights! Walk in
the footsteps of the Caesars.
WHEN: Any time of year, but the summer will draw a mass
of tourists.
HOW: International flights into Rome Fiumicino (Leonardo
Da Vinci) Airport or via train down the Italian peninsula. |
For a panorama
of the Colosseum, CLICK HERE
 Rome
is one of those must-see cities. This capital of both
present-day Italy and the ancient Roman Empire is hyped up in every
way. You read about the city in history books, art books,
architecture books, culinary magazines, and travel guides.
And you will not be disappointed. Rome as a city is loud,
confusing, and often overwhelming. Every which way you turn,
there is an abundance of traffic and bustling people blended into a
mixture of the ancient and the modern.
 The
city is a wonderland of food, history, art and architecture.
It was, and still is, one of the great cities in all of Europe and
the world. Italy boasts great food, great culture, and great
scenery, and Rome is the place to see it all.
Finding a hotel is oftentimes difficult in this busy city.
Check out our
Rome hotel finder to find an available room, and then use our
Map of Rome to get acquainted with your
destination.
 
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Around Rome |
 CASTEL
SANT' ANGELO is a small castle on the banks of the Tevere River
located just outside of the Vatican.
COLOSSEUM
(Colosseo) is perhaps the most famous of all of Rome's tourist
attractions. This 2,000 year old stadium is the worlds largest
surviving structure from Ancient Rome.
 PANTHEON
The Pantheon is a marvel of Ancient Roman architecture.
The building was designed to be able to hold a perfect sphere, the
roof of which follows that perfect sphere up to a circular opening.
 PIAZZA
NAVONA The Piazza Navona is an exceptionally long open plaza
which owes its unusual shape to the Roman racetrack which once stood
here.
 ROMAN
FORUM (Foro Romano E Palatino) The Forum was the marketplace of
Ancient Rome and also served as the business district and civic
center. Today you will find the remains of these structures in
a jumble of stone columns and walls.
 SPANISH
STEPS (Piazza Di Spagne E Salinata Della Trinitą Dei Monti)
These famous steps lie at the heart of Rome's shopping area.
 TREVI
FOUNTAIN (Fontana Di Trevi) This amazing fountain lies in a tiny
piazza in central Rome. The intricate sculptures and clear
water make this fountain the perfect place to while the day away.
 VATICAN
CITY Within the tight confines of this ancient city you will
also find the world's smallest country, the Holy See (Vatican City).
Here you will find magnificent sights such as St. Peter's Basilica
and the Vatican Museums, which make up the world's largest museum
complex.
For a panorama
of the Colosseum, CLICK HERE
Rome
Hotels starting at $53 a night
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Rome
Travel Tips |
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WHERE TO STAY Find out which parts of the city to stay
near...and which parts to avoid!
URBAN TRANSPORTATION
Tired of
walking? Like any other city, Rome offers several modes of
transportation.
MAP
OF ROME
Take a look at our map of the city to find out where to go, what to
do, and how to get there. This map also includes the city's
two metro lines and metro stops.
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