Colosseum Built between 72 AD and 80 AD under the watchful eyes of the Flavian dynasty; the Colosseum was an attempt to return some of the precious public utilities to the Romans and to restore the damage done by the cruel reign of the infamous king Nero. The biggest amphitheatre in the world the Colosseum… Read the full article
Rome Travel Guide You Need At Every Step
Rome ….the Eternal City is one big sweeping museum with an array of attractions that can both enthral and exhaust you. This is one city that requires a planned holiday otherwise the travellers run a risk of being overwhelmed by its cultural, architectural, historical and spiritual abundance.
The Neoclassicism and the Baroque styles were born here and famous artists and painters from across the world flocked to Rome to produce their masterpieces… the Museums of Rome hold the best works of art. Apart from the religious capital of Christianity… the Vatican City, many international bodies like Food And Agricultural Organisation, World Food Program and other branches of the United Nations have their headquarters in Rome… Romans know that this city is where the most important decisions are taken and they are incredibly attached to their heritage.
Rome is actually more than the Pantheon and the Coliseum and the Sistine Chapel … every street has a different experience and almost every building here has incredible mosaics and frescoes.
When in Rome do not scramble around in a hurry trying to see every attraction… this is a slow sensual yet spiritual city that moves in a lazy rhythm. To experience Rome fully do lesser number of things in more time. For example you could take on a private history guide to walk you around the historical ruins, archaeological sites, museums that dot the city or you could cruise along the Tiber watching the city light up at night.
Artisanal perfumes, leather goods, designer wear, antiques and exquisitely beautiful jewellery are just a few things you can shop for here but they all fade before the gorgeous blooms of the Campa di Flori market. Learn about what makes Rome special, seductive and powerful in our ingeniously researched Roman Guide.
Here is a great article to get a head start: Secrets of Rome Tourism
Alternatively, go through the rich collection of articles below that unveil each aspect of travel & tourism in Rome.
Magnificent Fountains Of Rome
When you go on your Roman holiday, the presence of a beautiful fountain at every notable point in the city will surely pique your curiosity. Rome has fountains… an incredible number of them and most of them feature work by prominent artists and sculptors. The ancient Romans believed that water was a gift from Gods… Read the full article
Villa Farnesina: Stunning Renaissance Architecture & Frescos
One of the most beautiful pieces of ancient renaissance architecture in Rome; the Villa Farnesina rightfully claims its place amongst the city’s top attractions. Built in a startlingly unconventional style it has a central block, two wings and two floors unlike traditional Palazzos. Almost all the best artists of the reigning renaissance era had worked… Read the full article
Sistine Chapel: What To See & Do
Although housed in the premises of Vatican Museums, technically, the Sistine Chapel isn’t a ‘museum’… it’s a chapel… a place where Popes pray and spend time in spiritual reflection. However practically, it commands more traffic than any other part of the gorgeous and enormous Vatican Museums. And to see the Sistine Chapel you need to… Read the full article
Vatican Museums: What To See & Do
What To Expect If you just glance at Vatican City on a Roman Map then you will realise that it’s actually a separate country. It’s huge!!! And a big part of the hugeness are the Vatican museums. Walking through all of the museum space will mean that you walk nearly 7.5 km. Incidentally the Vatican… Read the full article
Castel Sant’Angelo: What To See & Do
Even by Roman standards, the history of Castel Sant Angelo is turbulent; its walls have seen way too much violence. And yet Saint Michael at its top gives it serene peace filled appearance and there is this lore that he actually saved Rome from being consumed by the plague. The monument bore two alternative names;… Read the full article
St. Peter’s Square (Vatican City): What To See & Do
About The Square The large open space in front of St. Peter’s Basilica was redesigned by Bernini between 1656 under the instructions of Pope Alexander VII with a fixed purpose; the largest number of people should be able to see the Pope give his blessings (either from the church or the Vatican palace). It was… Read the full article
St. Peter’s Basilica: What To See & Do
Perched on the Vatican Hill in Vatican City, St. Peter’s basilica can easily qualify for the title of the most impressive building in Rome. This is the site where the Holy St Peter ….principal of Jesus’s apostles and the founder of the Christian Church is buried so you can imagine the symbolic importance of this… Read the full article
Trevi Fountain: An Amazing Baroque Architecture
The Trevi fountain stands in the Quirinale district of Rome and is officially recognised as one of the best-looking fountains in the world. In Rome, there were more than 1350 fountains in the 4th century so you can imagine the stiff competition. If you have seen the movie La Dolce Vita you will be able… Read the full article
Spanish Steps: An Amazing Baroque Stairway & Meeting Point
The Spanish steps are a group of stairs in Rome (Italy) that have become a cultural landmark. The most attractive members of the Roman society converge here and the best street artists stop by to paint them while the best street musicians stop by to brighten the atmosphere by impromptu gigs. The rest of Roman… Read the full article
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