The Sight of Rome:

St. Peter's Basilica - Catholicisim's largest church attracts pilgrim and tourists from all over the world and houses hundreds of works of art, including Michelangelo's "La Pieta' ".

Aview from the top of the Duomo is a must !

Vatican & Sistine Chapel - The Vatican, the world's smallest state, is ruled by the Pope.

The Vatican Museum's highlights include Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, Gallery of Tapestries and Gallery of Maps.

Colosseum - Rome's great amphitheatre and most famous monument, the Colosseum is where deadly gladiators combats, wild animal fights, sea battles and circus acts were staged in front of 50,000 spectators.

Roman Forum - The heart of ancient Rome, its ruins reflect every important event in the development of amazing city. The best view of the Forum is from the Capitoline Hill.

Piazza di Spagna and the Spanish Steps - The most exclusive shopping area in Rome. Designer name line the street, leading off from the Spanish Steps.

Pantheon - Built in the 1st century AD, the Pantheon, a temple to "all the Gods" and burial place for Italian monarchs and home to the tombs of Raphael is the city's most well preserved ancient building. An extraordinary feat of engineering.

Trevi Fountain - This is Rome's most famous fountain. Legend has it that if you throw a coin over your left shoulder into the fountain, you will return to the eternal city one day.

Piazza Navona - Rome's most beautiful Baroque Square contains three Baroque fountains and is surrounded by cafes, making it the social centre of the city.

TIP: Eating out is an important part of a Roman's social life and consequently there is a wide selection of trattorie and pizzerie to be found around the city. The Trastevere area and the surrounding streets of Piazza Navona have the largest concentration of bars, cafe's and restaurants and are popular evening destinations.Perhaps the most typical dishes are penne with amatriciana or arrabiata sauces, both based on tomato and chilli peppers.Wine from the local Frascati region is a popular tipple with your evening meal.

More locations in Rome: Piazza Venezia, Piazza della Repubblica, Porta San Giovanni, Trastevere, Citta' Universitaria, Regina Margherita, Villa Borghese, Via Vittorio Veneto, Ciampino Airport, Fiumicino Airport...

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