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Travel in Italy – 5 Places to Visit While in Rome

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When you say Rome, an unexpected journey comes to your mind and feels like a romantic city break away from routine or a gorgeous family holiday is the right deal for you. From the best gelato shop across the street to a long list of popular places to visit in Rome, this town has become […]

When you say Rome, an unexpected journey comes to your mind and feels like a romantic city break away from routine or a gorgeous family holiday is the right deal for you. From the best gelato shop across the street to a long list of popular places to visit in Rome, this town has become one of the most visited destination in the world, due to the incredible architecture, an inspiration to the whole artists table, panoramic views and fascinating sightseeing.

Take the Roman steps and get lost in the following charming places to visit while in Rome! Certainly, you’ll need an italian online guide. Enjoy it! ?

5. Trevi Fountain

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What are you waiting for? Throw a penny and make a wish… Legend says that anyone who throws a coin into the water will return to Rome one day. This money should be thrown back over your shoulder. Fontana di Trevi is the most famous and the most beautiful fountain in Rome, well worth to visit.

4. Vatican Museums

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Vatican Museums now include ten different museums, but visitors have access to the exhibition halls of the Vatican library and other rooms decorated with frescoes from Renaissance, including those painted by Raphael and, of course, the Sistine Chapel. You’ll definitely lose among many magnificent paintings, artifacts and tapestries.

3. Pantheon

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It is the best preserved Roman building and the most important old building in the world with the original roof complete. Although the architect’s identity remains uncertain, many people believe that it was built by Apollodorus of Damascus. Until the 20th century, the Pantheon has been the largest existing concrete building in the world.

2. St. Peter’s Basilica

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Basilica di San Pietro is the world’s largest church, found in Vatican City. With a total area of ​​15 000 m2, this breathtaking construction should be visit by every tourist who is in Rome for the first time. When you come from the bridge “Sant’Angelo”, after the narrow street “Del Borgo”, you’ll be impressed by a solemn space, the recently restored brilliant decoration of the church.

1. Colosseum

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The beauty of Antiquity, Colosseum is the most impressive building of the Roman Empire. Originally known as the Flavian Amphitheater, the Colosseum was the largest building of its time and today is the largest ancient amphitheater that can be visited. The actual name of the building comes from the giant statue of Nero, Colossus, 36 meters high, being demolished later.

Rome is a secret treasure that you’ll discover with every famous street and artistic sights. The list of places to visit in Rome can continue with Spanish Steps, the Roman Forum, Piazza Navona, Castel Sant’ Angelo, Campo de’ Fiori. Every touristic point has something special that will not disappoint your expectations.

And now that we’ve reached the final and you’re thinking about travel in italy, what would you like to visit in Rome?

«Yes, I have finally arrived to this Capital of the World! I now see all the dreams of my youth coming to life… Only in Rome is it possible to understand Rome». Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in Italian Journey (1816).


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