Rome, the capital of Italy is a fascinating city founded more than 2700 years ago. It is also called as the Eternal City. This city is very vast. It will be a very enriching experience to travel in Rome. It gives you a felling of pleasure having turbulent history under your feet. Knowing a little bit of history will add some charm in your traveling.
This city is rich in art, monuments and historic views; it has maintained its charm and independence throughout the centuries. Rome’s history can be read in every monument. It is like a museum, visited each year by millions of tourists from all over the world Monumental buildings like the Pantheon and the Coliseums are remains of the age Roman Empire. Saint Peter’s Basilica is one of the famous buildings here which is the largest church in the world.
Tourist Attractions in Rome
There are plenty of things to see in Rome, your entire weekend can be spending alone in the Vatican City. As there is so much to visit you have to visit places as fast as possible so that you cover most of the places. Rome has around 400 churches and four major basilicas.
San Clemente covers the multi-layered labyrinth of Rome. On the street, there is a 12th-century basilica with beautiful mosaics. Down one level is a well-preserved Roman basilica.
Quirinale is the highest of seven hills. In front of the Palazzo are Scuderie having exhibition space in the building. The Colosseum was the largest building of the era.
The monumental structure has become old now, but even today it proves to be a beautiful sight. It is also called as the Flavian Amphitheatre. Its construction was started by the Emperor Vespasian, the huge amphitheater was built near the lake, which also included the Golden House and the nearby Colossus statue.
It is a large elliptical building, measuring 188m by 156m and a height of 48 meter. The Colosseum was covered with a coating called as velarium. This protected the spectators from the sun.The most popular areas include the Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona which are spectacular and inviting.
Night life in Rome
Rome’s night life is spectacular. There are magical lightening fountains under the black haed sky. Some of Rome’s monuments, museums, historical sites are open untill late at night. Fountains like Naids, the Tortoise looks beautiful at night. The capitoline hills, glows magnificiently in the dark. Pietro also looks very impressive at night. Illuminated architecture, Renaissance fountains, sidewalk shows, and art expos all gives life to Piazza Navona. The Academy of St. Cecilia hosts a large number of performances of the most important orchestra. Don’t forget to have a look on opera at the baths of Caracalla.
The Reputation of ballet dancers is made by the performance of internationally known guest.At Night Street of Rome looks like outdoor festival.
If you want to have a sit over wine or coffee late at night then there is Via Veneto, piazza della Rotonda for you
Travel tips for Rome Traveler
For most holy sites, clothing should covers up midriffs, shoulders and legs, particularly for the Vatican.
Tourist’s sites are full of pickpockets; even inside the church it is full of them, so beware of them.
Tourists have to pay heavy fine on the purchase of counterfeited goods so do not buy them.
Tourist requiring urgent medical attention should visit the nearby hospital.