Sightseeing in Rome – What To See on Your Tour of Italy
It is often found that Rome is the highlight of a trip to Italy, and it’s not difficult to see why. Around every corner in Italy’s capital is a world-famous sight, a delicious ristorante or a beautiful piazza to sit and enjoy the Mediterranean sunshine.
Maybe you aren’t spending your whole break in Rome. Perhaps you are booking a tour of Italy which incorporates Rome, or perhaps you will joining many the many who are enjoying Italy multi centre holidays, with one of your destinations as Rome. The fact is, however long you are planning to spend in the ancient city you can guarantee that you won’t be short of things to see and do.
Think of Rome and you will think of ancient buildings and sights such as the Colosseum. Built to stage gladiatorial combat in front of 60,000 spectators, the Colosseum is one of the wonders of the world. A visit here, even if just to see it from the outside, is often the highlight of trips to Rome. The Pantheon is another famous and stunning Roman site, which was built as a temple to the gods of Ancient Rome.
The Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps are other world-famous monuments in the city, which both date from Baroque times. They are often very crowded with visitors but this doesn’t detract from their beauty. For fans of Michelangelo’s the Piazza del Campidoglio, which he designed, is considered a masterpiece of renaissance architecture, and houses a number of palazzo (palaces).
A trip to Vatican City is a must if you are visiting Rome. View the grandeur of the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Square to see the St. Peter’s Basilica dome, and make sure you visit the Vatican Museums which house ancient religious art. If you visit any church during your tour of Italy, make sure that it is to Rome’s Church of San Luigi de Francesi, which is adorned with paintings by Caravaggio. For art lovers, The National Gallery of Modern Art has work from the greatest artists, such as Fontana, Turcato, Kanisky and Cézanne, on permanent exhibition.
Rome is also one of the fashion capitals of the world, in addition to its rich culture and ancient monuments. Many of the luxury fashion houses were founded and have headquarters in the city.
Rome really does offer something for everyone. Whether you are planning an Italy multi centre holiday or a tour of Italy, ensure that your holiday includes a trip to Rome for truly unforgettable Italian experience.
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