Rome

Rome Caput Mundi, Rome the ageless City has been always one of the most popular holiday destination for many tourists from all over the world. In Rome you will be amazed with the diversity of styles. It is a modern and interesting city. In the modern part of Rome you will find the most

exclusive hotels as well as shopping and dining galore along the Via Veneto; home to the Quirinale, Trevi, Castro Pretorio, and Repubblica neighborhoods. The Italy’s capital possesses also a long and turbulent history. Its history is very much related to the history of Europe. Not just the Roman emperors, but also medieval emperors and kings like Charlemagne or Otto I saw Rome as the true center of power.

You will have a chance to discover Imperial Rome and Baroque Rome, sophisticated  or working-class Rome. The top places to visit while in Rome are of course the Colosseum , the biggest amphitheatre of the time. Then you should consider heading to the centre of Roman Empire the Forum Romanum, which surrounded by columns, arches, and monuments consist of one of the most fascinating buildings in the world.

In the west of the Colosseum you will see the Vatican. Nearly the half of the Vatican consist of the Vatican Gardens, which established during the Renaissance and Baroque era, are decorated with fountains and sculptures. There near by the Vatican you will right away be confronted with the world’s largest house of worship: St. Peter’s Basilica

 


The most important sight after the Basilica is the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s Last Judgment graces the walls and the image of God creating Adam the ceiling, making this one of the world’s most significant cultural sights.

After  that you should go back to Ancient Rome and discover the only dome still existing from Ancient Roman times: Panthon built around 125 A.D.

If you are interested in Art you can view some of the world class museums. The starting point should be Villa Borghese in Campo Marzio. Here you can see Galleria Borghese houses, Museo Nazionale di Villa Giulia is home of the worlds largest Etruscan art collection, and Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna is both home of some national master pieces of Cézanne, Degas, Monet and Van Gogh.

Visit Rome today, walk around its streets and discover its charm!

 

 
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