For those who enjoy history, visiting Rome, Italy, is a dream come true. Ancient ruins, amazing architecture, and intriguing museums providing a window into the past abound throughout the city. Among the must-do things in Rome are investigating the Colosseum, seeing Vatican City, and throwing a penny into the Trevi Fountain. Important experiences that will make your vacation unique are also savoring traditional Italian food and drinking aperitivos at a neighborhood cafe.
See in this 2,500-year-old city incredible achievements of both ancient and modern civilization.
When one thinks of Rome, ideas of its rich historical history of leaders like Julius Caesar, the celestial match of real Italian pizzas with wine, and an abundance of breathtaking landmarks immediately spring to mind. Considered as one of the most beautiful cities on Earth, Rome offers a lot of attractions drawing visitors from all around. For a visitor, it is an ideal location from its well-known churches to museums containing valuable artwork. For millennia it has been the leader in shaping culture, architecture, and art.
Rome lives up to all the promise. Food, history, art, sculptures, and ideas. A month should ideally be less to savor all these things in some depth. Though the traffic is as in any other big city, the people are friendly. Not only for the travel perspective but also for advice on where to eat or have a quick drink; a good guide is indispensable.
One may quickly spend a whole day in Vatican City by itself. Two churches many visitors see as part of their trip to Rome are St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel. They are, quite naturally, must-see locations in the city. As I moved through the hallways, I felt great respect.
Beauty abounds in every direction. While sculptures of mythological and historical objects were arranged around the walls and walking paths, the ceilings had elaborate religious paintings like the well-known Creation of Adam.
The steps’ foundation consists in a fountain from which the magnificent Trinita dei Monti church is viewable. Many stores were still open even into late hours. Still, be careful while visiting the steps. Resting, eating, or drinking on the steps carries fines. Seeing the Colosseum at sunrise or sunset not only provides beautiful images but also a sense of awe not possible from the daily grind.
Rome has beauty and thrill to savor, hence its cost is not necessary to appreciate it. Although numerous sites are free to visit, be ready to pay for guided tours, access fees, or transportation. Many sites are thankfully easily reachable on foot because to their close proximity to one another, hence I advise buying a decent pair of walking shoes. Apart from that, using the public transportation network is the most affordable means of mobility inside the city.
Rome is an amazing place regardless of the event. There is something for everyone to see and do in the city—from street exploration to taste of the local food to architectural and artistic appreciation to historical research. Treat yourself and then explore amazing Rome.
