Let's make your Italian experience something unique! Before booking your trip make sure to select the perfect location for your staing in Rome. Rome has many areas in the city center, each one with its own unique touch and style. Where should you start from? Here are some guidelines.
1)TRASTEVERE: grew in the middle ages with narrow, winding, irregular streets. There was no space for carriages to pass, therefore Trastevere remained a maze of narrow streets what is known today.
All year round the Trastevere area is a major attraction for its restaurants, cabaret clubs, movie theaters, crafts artisans and picturesque maze of narrow cobbled alleyways.
At night, cafe and restaurants tables spill out over to the pavement, especially around Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere. During the early morning, this friendly neighborhood of antique charm and unique narrow streets shows its unique atmosphere.
2)THE SPANISH STEP: it's the area where the famous "Scalinata" (staircase) is and can be recognized by a rectangle like shape and the very famous water fountain called "La Fontana della Barcaccia" at the foot of the stairs (built in 1627-29).
It is without a doubt the longest and widest staircase in all Europe; one of the most popular and famous places in Rome. Nowadays, the Spanish Steps area has become a meeting point and also an attraction if you want to take a romantic or scenic ride in a carriage pulled by a horse around Rome.
3)THE PANTHEON: by definition the "Temple of all the gods", it was built in 27 B.C and then converted into a church in 609. This perfect square rests on a cylinder measuring 142 feet wide and 142 feet high.
It is the best preserved of all Roman buildings, and perhaps the best preserved building of its age in the world today. When you travel to Rome, The Pantheon is a site you must visit.
There is nothing more relaxing then having your Italian cappuccino, pasta or pizza in one of its many neighbouring restaurants while facing this magnificent wonder of the world. Some of the best souvenir shops and "Gelato" in Rome can be found anywhere in this area.
4)THE COLOSSEUM: it's one of the most astonishing monuments you will ever see in your life. Truly amazing,it has a 55.000 seating capacity and it's the place were the famous deadly gladiatorial fights took place in ancient rome for people and emperor entertainment.
Emperor Vespasian wanted but it was finished only under his son Domiziano in 80 AD by his son Domitian, it's the most famous touristic place where to go in Rome, you can't leave Rome without witnessing it.
Sometimes, special events are held inside. Today's stadiums and structures have been inspired by the concepts introduced in the Colosseum's building structure.
5)THE VATICAN, St. PETER'S CHURCH: since 1377 it became the residence of the Pope. "The Vatican City" is home of the independent state of the Vatican since 1929. A mass from the Pope is held almost each Sunday to the public.
The massive large square fills with people listening to the magic and powering words of the pope.
It also houses the best museum of antiquity, artefacts, paintings and archeological finds in the world. Many people travel to Rome just to witness this event. Even though attracts many tourists, it's still a quiet, settled peaceful area to come and visit.
6)TREVI FOUNTAIN: is one of the most beautiful and well known tourist attraction in Rome.It's in the really city center, and it's the largest standing and most impressive Baroque fountain of Rome, it measures 25.9 meters (85 feet) high and 19.8 meters (65 feet) wide.
Its name comes from its position which is at the intersection of "tre vie" (literally 'three roads'). The building behind Trevi Fountain is called Palazzo dei Duchi di Polis, and its considered a modeled replica of the triumphal arch. The legend says that visitors coming to Rome and throwing a coin into the fountain will return to Rome again!
7)CAMPO DEI FIORI: during the day is conquered by lots of standowners that sell their goods and vegetable in the famous daily outdoor market right in the campo de fiori square. The whole area is very charming and good for quick bite to eat, wonder around, and people watching.
Many small boutiques are spread all over Campo dei Fiori and some souvenir shops are very nice. During the whole year you will notice people sit outside, hanging around the square and lots of outdoor Trattorias and espresso bars.
By night, the area becomes lively with an animated atmosphere where people get together and enjoy the evening. It has become a popular tourist attraction in the past few years.
8)PIAZZA NAVONA: one of the biggest and beautiful squares in Rome. It has an oval structure has it once was the "Stadium of Domitian" and used to be flooded with water for naval battle ships, up to 30k spectator's seat were available.
Today, three magnificent fountains in marble decorate the Piazza designed by Bernini with an Egyptian Obelisk in the middle of the square. The streets surrounding Piazza Navona are full of interesting small boutiques and souvenir shops.
From December 8th until January 6th Piazza Navona is the host of the event "Befana" ("Epiphany") celebration, very popular and characteristic. - 15266
1)TRASTEVERE: grew in the middle ages with narrow, winding, irregular streets. There was no space for carriages to pass, therefore Trastevere remained a maze of narrow streets what is known today.
All year round the Trastevere area is a major attraction for its restaurants, cabaret clubs, movie theaters, crafts artisans and picturesque maze of narrow cobbled alleyways.
At night, cafe and restaurants tables spill out over to the pavement, especially around Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere. During the early morning, this friendly neighborhood of antique charm and unique narrow streets shows its unique atmosphere.
2)THE SPANISH STEP: it's the area where the famous "Scalinata" (staircase) is and can be recognized by a rectangle like shape and the very famous water fountain called "La Fontana della Barcaccia" at the foot of the stairs (built in 1627-29).
It is without a doubt the longest and widest staircase in all Europe; one of the most popular and famous places in Rome. Nowadays, the Spanish Steps area has become a meeting point and also an attraction if you want to take a romantic or scenic ride in a carriage pulled by a horse around Rome.
3)THE PANTHEON: by definition the "Temple of all the gods", it was built in 27 B.C and then converted into a church in 609. This perfect square rests on a cylinder measuring 142 feet wide and 142 feet high.
It is the best preserved of all Roman buildings, and perhaps the best preserved building of its age in the world today. When you travel to Rome, The Pantheon is a site you must visit.
There is nothing more relaxing then having your Italian cappuccino, pasta or pizza in one of its many neighbouring restaurants while facing this magnificent wonder of the world. Some of the best souvenir shops and "Gelato" in Rome can be found anywhere in this area.
4)THE COLOSSEUM: it's one of the most astonishing monuments you will ever see in your life. Truly amazing,it has a 55.000 seating capacity and it's the place were the famous deadly gladiatorial fights took place in ancient rome for people and emperor entertainment.
Emperor Vespasian wanted but it was finished only under his son Domiziano in 80 AD by his son Domitian, it's the most famous touristic place where to go in Rome, you can't leave Rome without witnessing it.
Sometimes, special events are held inside. Today's stadiums and structures have been inspired by the concepts introduced in the Colosseum's building structure.
5)THE VATICAN, St. PETER'S CHURCH: since 1377 it became the residence of the Pope. "The Vatican City" is home of the independent state of the Vatican since 1929. A mass from the Pope is held almost each Sunday to the public.
The massive large square fills with people listening to the magic and powering words of the pope.
It also houses the best museum of antiquity, artefacts, paintings and archeological finds in the world. Many people travel to Rome just to witness this event. Even though attracts many tourists, it's still a quiet, settled peaceful area to come and visit.
6)TREVI FOUNTAIN: is one of the most beautiful and well known tourist attraction in Rome.It's in the really city center, and it's the largest standing and most impressive Baroque fountain of Rome, it measures 25.9 meters (85 feet) high and 19.8 meters (65 feet) wide.
Its name comes from its position which is at the intersection of "tre vie" (literally 'three roads'). The building behind Trevi Fountain is called Palazzo dei Duchi di Polis, and its considered a modeled replica of the triumphal arch. The legend says that visitors coming to Rome and throwing a coin into the fountain will return to Rome again!
7)CAMPO DEI FIORI: during the day is conquered by lots of standowners that sell their goods and vegetable in the famous daily outdoor market right in the campo de fiori square. The whole area is very charming and good for quick bite to eat, wonder around, and people watching.
Many small boutiques are spread all over Campo dei Fiori and some souvenir shops are very nice. During the whole year you will notice people sit outside, hanging around the square and lots of outdoor Trattorias and espresso bars.
By night, the area becomes lively with an animated atmosphere where people get together and enjoy the evening. It has become a popular tourist attraction in the past few years.
8)PIAZZA NAVONA: one of the biggest and beautiful squares in Rome. It has an oval structure has it once was the "Stadium of Domitian" and used to be flooded with water for naval battle ships, up to 30k spectator's seat were available.
Today, three magnificent fountains in marble decorate the Piazza designed by Bernini with an Egyptian Obelisk in the middle of the square. The streets surrounding Piazza Navona are full of interesting small boutiques and souvenir shops.
From December 8th until January 6th Piazza Navona is the host of the event "Befana" ("Epiphany") celebration, very popular and characteristic. - 15266
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