Travel destinations: Rome, Italy – Part 4

Rome is a magical place that is hard to descibe in words, much better to just have the experience. I, however will try. When I was there, I had the opportunity to spend a glorious 5 days. I talked to a girl from South Carolina on the way back who hated Rome. I asked “WHY?”. I later found out that she was only there for a day and a half. Definatley not enough time to enjoy that magnificent ancient city. This southern girl thought that the city closed down at 6 p.m. Not the case at all! Resteraunts open up at 7 p.m. for their dinner patrons, and stay open most of the night. Italians are passionate about their dining experiences, and Roma being a tourist town found amazing ways to profit from that. Heads up- Don’t be surprised when the complimentary bread costs you, also the linen charge and cutlery charge for the tables, and even making eye contact with the accordian player is going to cost you 5 euros. As an American this all sounds perposterous, but its a living to them. Its worth it all.

Must sees of Rome are all the obvious ones. The Collosium, the Pantheon, The Vatican (teh basilica and sistinth chapel are two of the most beautiful things I have ever seen). My advice is to get a map of the city with the landmarks clearly stated…because there are a ton! The national monument, the ruins, the Museum etc. Don’t let this all overwhelm you, though. There is much more to this city than all of that. Every night at the spanish steps you can find a 120 young twenty somethings shelling out 20euros for a free t-shirt and free beer at the nightly pub crawl. The Bio-Parko (ZOO) is great because no one thinks to go there, so you can be a tourist while taking a break from the other tourists. If you are into film, there is usually a great film festival going on. Outside of the Pantheon you can find actors dressed in period garb handing out directions to that evenings perfomance of the opera. three blocks from the spanish steps is an excellent (yet pricey) shopping district. No worries if you are worried about losing your americaness..there are Mcdonalds EVERYWHERE! “Roadway to America” it proclaims on all the signs. It makes me a little sad,actually. i say don’t waste your time, the burgers are gross and you have to pay extra for ketchup.

With that said, Rome has a bit of something for everyone and every price range. Tight budget? I recommend the Hotel Ottoviano. A hostel located right next to the Vatican and in the heart of it all. The metro has a stop right in that neighborhood. More frivalous? There are a ton of four and five star hotels located right by the central station. My advice is to keep an open mind, plan on spending a bit more than you expect, and know that you cannot do it all in a day and a half!

Around Italy: Discover the Eternal City, Rome

You are going to Rome and would like to see some museums and famous artworks and make some tours around the city or to other places but you are dreading the very likely possibilty to stand in line for hours just to get the tickets?? Then you’re going to like this service that we offer where you can book the tickets for all Museums, Galleries and tours on our web-site comfortably and conveniently from home skipping the stress with queueing “all day”.

One option is to book the Rome Hop-on-Hop-off Double Decker Bus Tour where you take an open-top double-decker which takes you through the entire city and stops at the 9 most important sightseeing attractions and you can hop on and off where and as often as you want.

A tour of a different kind is the Self guided MP3 Audio Tour of Rome where you discover the capital on your own listening to an audio-guide telling you everything about the art, history and popular tradition of the city.

Not in the mood to run around in the city all day to do sightseeing? No problem, just jumb on the Rome Morning or Afternoon Sightseeing Cruise on the Tiber River and see the city from a different perspective.

Also a nice alternative could be the Rome’s Tiber River Dinner Cruise where you enjoy a three-course dinner while gliding along the Tiber River at night.

Just want to see the most important sightseeing attractions of Rome and not spend all day walking around? Then the Classical Rome Morning Tour could be the right thing for you. You get to see the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon and St Peter’s Basilica and it lasts only half a day.

Another half day tour with a focus more on the Imperial-era attractions is the Imperial Rome afternoon Tour where you get to see the Roman Forum, Colosseum and St Paul’s Basilica.

Very interesting is also the Baroque Tour where you get to see the most famous piazza in europe, Piazza Navona with its masterpieces by Bernini and Borromini, the dome of Santa Ivo Sapienza, the church of Santa Luigi dei Francesi with Caravaggio’s famous scenes of the life of St. Mathew and the Pantheon.

For the art interested of you the private tours of either the Medieval Rome Art History or of the Classical Rome Art History are recommendable. You have your own guide who you can ask as many questions as you want.

The Catacombs and Roman Countryside Half-Day Walking Tour takes you to the southern edge of ancient Rome and gives you a different view of the city. It also exists as a Crypts and Roman Catacombs Small Group Half-Day Tour with which you can skip all lines and crowds and get an even deeper introduction of the secrets of the imperial and early Christian Rome.

To get a perfect overview over the city with visiting the most important ancient sights such as the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Capitoline Hall, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and Piazza Navona, book the Ancient Rome Half-Day Walking Tour.

When hearing about Ostia you always just thought about a crowded beach? Infact, Ostia has so much more to offer. Very nearby is Ostia antica (ancient Ostia) where you can visit perfectly preserved ruins, the Porta Romana, Terme di Nettuno with its black and white mosaics, the theatre built by Agrippa, a Forum forming the center of the city and many other ancient roman buildings and sights.

Need a break from the big and lively city? Then we would recommend you the Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este Half-Day Trip from Rome where you make a relaxing trip to Tivoli and get to see more of the surrounding countryside with the beautiful Villas and their beautiful gardens.
This tour also exists as a private tour, called Private Rome Day Tour to Tivoli, Hadrian’s Villa and Villa D’Este where you have an art history expert as a guide who can tell you everything more in detail and with your interest in mind.

You want to do a trip on your own but don’t know how to get there? Then why dont you book the Rome to Pompeii Shuttle Service which takes you in an air-conditioned vehicle to the breathtaking sight where you can explore the area all by yourself.

Another relaxed tour outside of Rome is the Castelli Romani’s Medieval Viallages Half-Day Trip from Rome where you also get to see the Pope’s summer residence of Castelgandolfo, the ruins of Baths of Caracalla, the Chapel of Domine Quo Vadis, and the villages Rocca di Papa and Grottaferrata and enjoy a wine tasting at Frascati.

So if you’re interested in any of these tours go to our web-site and find more detailed information about all of them and you can book them immediately and without any sort of stress:

http://www.aboutroma.com/city-sightseeing-tours-rome.html

Brief Overview of Rome Hotels Italy

 

Bring yourself to Rome which is known as eternal city to whole universe. In this city you can find a perfect abundance of historical treasures everywhere. The city offers a lot of luxurious hotels and restaurants to its visitors by paying a warm welcome and making a comfortable stay. So book a room at Rome Hotels Italy and enjoy your stay.

 

Hotel Le Royal Meridien Eden Rome is one of the famous hotels of Rome city. The hotel is Established in1889. The rooms are richly decorated with wall hangings, curtains and Romanian handcraft bed sheets, Satellite television, free internet connection, telephones, hair dryers and other modern equipments. Besides these the restaurants are having marble bathrooms include gilded mirrors, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

 

The Royal Meridien Hotel is well known for its frequent visits paid by world famous celebrities, great politicians and leaders. The great Italian cuisines and wine make the guests delightful. The multilingual 24- hour front desk staff can provide room service around the clock and arrange dry-cleaning services. Valet parking is available for guests arriving by car.

 

Hotel Eden of Rome has an exclusive Array of spa and fitness centre. The resort is also having numerous bars. In evening hours you can enjoy the live piano music with a cup of coffee, tea or pre- dinner drinks. This luxury hotel of Rome also serves the cuisines from whole through the world.

 

Grand Hotel Olympic is located just a few steps away from the Vatican City museums. This luxury hotel is also near to some of the tourists destinations of Rome. The rooms are elegantly decorated with well furnished furniture, fine arts and other modern antiquities. You can also get a proper guidance of the tourist places from the concerned staff of the restaurant.

 

The grand hotel also has the facility of a nice lobby lounge and offers drinks complimentary buffet breakfast. Grand Hotel Olympic is set between the Vatican City and Piazza del Popolo, within walking distance of the main points of interest in Rome. The hotel is a right place for leisure and business travelers.

Holiday Rentals And Vacation Homes in Rome

All roads lead to Rome, and not without serious reasons. No travelogue is complete without a chapter on Rome. The city that has been the epicenter of renaissance, capital of world’s one of the largest empires, home to Julius Caesar and is the traveler’s ultimate destination. And Rome vacation rentals are the easiest way to know the true spirit of Rome.

If you plan to visit Rome or other numerous attractions of Italy, you will find a lot of pre-planned package options. But these holiday/travel packages may not always be the best/cheapest of the options. With a little research and a little planning, you can save a lot of money of yours without compromising on the quality aspect. A little search in the internet will give a lot of cheaper eating, lodging and transportation options in Italy.

Atypical to any major travel destination, Rome has a plethora of options as far as lodging is concerned. Lodging options spanning the entire budget range is scattered all over Rome. Vacation rentals, rental homes, luxurious hotels, resorts, bed and breakfast, rental flats- you think it and Rome has it. Based on your budget and holiday interest, you have the option of choosing among a plethora of lodging options like vacation rentals, hotels, resorts and apartment rentals.

Vacation rental is the process of renting out fully furnished flat or house temporarily to tourists. While in hotels or resorts which charge per person per day, vacation rentals or rental flats have a set price for an entire holiday period, sometimes with a limitation on the maximum number of guests allowed.

Rome vacation rentals have some inherent advantages over hotels and resorts. First and foremost, you save money; a lot of money if you are traveling with your family or with a group. In some cases, if you choose Rome Vacation rentals, the quantum of savings is as much as 60%. Use that money to treat yourself and your family or friends some extra, quality time at some authentic Italian restaurant.

Apart from the price factor, Rome vacation rentals give you the authentic, down to earth feeling of being in Rome. Rome is indeed about the magnificent colosseum, the Vatican City, the Bocca della Verita and many more. But, Rome is also about getting to know the spirit of Rome, its people, its culture, its ethos. A hotel, or a resort, inspite of best efforts offers an artificial atmosphere and do not match Rome vacation rentals. Rome vacation rentals and rental apartments is probably the best way of exploring and enjoying the true self of Rome.

Rome vacation rentals also offer you the chance to be different from the hoards of tourists flocking to Rome. While a hotel are mundane, Rome vacation rentals represent individuality. Rome vacation rental also offers you the feeling of staying at a home away from home.

Visit the Eternal City – Rome

Rome is one of the few ancient cities of the world, who still houses its historical monuments, cultural identity and charm of modern era.

The eternal city, Rome is a capital city of Italy. Rome is one of the best tourist destinations of the world. It is a city of monuments, museums, gardens, shops and tasteful dining places. Some popular tourist attractions in Rome are The Vatican Museums, The Capitoline Museums, Churches (like St. Peter’s Basilica, The Sistine Chapel, San Giovanni in Laterano and few others), monuments (like Coliseum, Roman Forum, Circus Maximus, Domus Aurea, Pantheon and Castel Sant’Angelo), Piazza di Spagna , Piazza Navona, Piazza del Popolo , Fontana della Barcaccia , Trevi Fountain, Palazzo del Quirinale, Palazzo Montecitorio, Villa Pamphilj and many more. Owning to this large number of tourist attraction, this city provides good Rome hotels for its guests.

Rome is also popular for its variety of dishes like Piazza, Pasta, Bruschetta and many more. And that’s a reason there are many popular dining and drinking centers are available in the city. For wine lovers Rome is a favorite city. Many wine Sellers organized and give information about wine processing, about vineyards, harvesting, fermentation and all the processes linked to the production of good wine.

Rome is also famous for shopping and you can find varieties of outlets and departmental stores all over the city. Some very renowned shopping areas of Rome are: Piazza di Spagna- Spanish Steps-Via dei Condotti (one of the richest streets in Italy and also one of the best streets for shopping in Rome), Via del Corso (the street is famous for its verities of shops and restaurants), Trastevere (It is best food market in Rome and give a chance to do bargaining and chatting with local Roman vendors) and Viale Marconi and Porta Portese, Piazza Vittorio, and Piazza Navona- Via del governo Vecchio are other popular shopping places in Rome.

Rome is very well connected to the all major cities of the world. Rome has two main international airports and these are Leonardo da Vinci International Airport and Ciampino International Airport. Both airports are well connected to the city’s main places. The city’s public transport is very convenient and every single area of the city is well connected to each other.

It is to say that Rome was not built in a day and can’t be seen in a day. So you can understand how much time you need to see this eternal city?

Rome: Influential Empire, Great Tourist Aim

Rome was originate as distant back 753 BC by the clone, Romulus and Remus. It grew substantially until it became the Roman kingdom which was control by an Emperor from the year 27 BC.

The Roman Empire became a following and economic center for the Western World. Its influence stretched far and wide and it was said that “all transportation lead to Rome.” This most powerful Empire, however, fell in 476 AD. It had a uneven history next its fall. The city preserve its rank as the capital of the Papal States and later on it became a center of culture and imaginative activity which it has somewhat retained to this day.

Over its turbulent history, the inhabitant in the area has risen and fallen depending on the style of the time. In modern times, Rome seems to once again be on an upward scale in terms of its permanent population.

It is a very popular tourist destination seeing around ten million tourists through its city every year. The city is a city of contrasts. On the one hand, tourists will find busy thoroughfares and expensive prices. On the other hand, it is full of small sheltered parks, fountains and piazzas. It is full of ancient ruins, famous monuments and fascinating museums. You can view the remains of ancient times, see the extraordinary architecture from the Renaissance period, enjoy a gastronomical treat in a traditional Italian restaurant or relax in the gardens of European sovereign.

Due to the huge number of tourists that visit Rome per annum there are a vast number of holiday accommodation options to choose from. From the traditional to the unique, visitors can choose the place that appeals to them most. Hotels are a popular accommodation choice in Rome. They range greatly in price and quality. You can choose to stay in luxury hotel or you can easily find a budget hotel often in the area surrounding Termini Station.

Holiday apartments or villas can be found to rent. These are a good option for small groups or families as they provide more space and soltitude than a hotel. Bed and breakfasts are fast becoming popular in Rome. If you go for this option be prepared that they may simply be a room in some-one’s house.

Cheap Hotels in Rome

 

Cheap hotels in Rome are often simple in style and therefore economic. But if you are running short of money but still want to spend your holiday in Rome then discount hotels in Rome are the easiest way to afford to suite your budget. Discount hotels in Rome also provide online hotel room reservation facility for budget hotels in Rome. Moreover, Cheap hotels in Rome are elegantly designed and well equipped with modern amenities and accessories. There are a number of hotels in Rome, which offer best in service, hospitality and value for money.

 

As we know Rome was not built in a day, there are various things to do and see in Rome. So, once you have booked your accommodation in Rome, you can plan your itinerary. It will be worthy enough to mention some of the popular tourist attractions in Rome and it includes Trevi Fountain, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Museo e Galleria Borghese, Pincio Hill, Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano, Capuchin Cemetery, Amati & Amati, Berte, Ai Monasteri, Artigianato Del Cuoio and Ditta G Pozzi.

 

The eternal city Rome has many interesting things to offer to its visitors. From the very beginning Rome was a center of tourists, merchants and pilgrims attraction for its finest heritage and rich architecture. And that is the only reason people love to revisit again and again to this beautiful city of Romans.

 

Some of the luxury hotels in Rome come under Discount Hotels In Rome or Budget Hotels In Rome and they are Hotel Turner, Hotel Camelia, Hotel Ariston, Hotel Angel, Hotel Zone, etc. The facilities of such hotels include fully air conditioned, elevator, credit cards accepted, tourist information, concierge, TV Room, luggage deposit, conference room, meeting room, safety deposit box at the reception, fax service at the reception, etc.

 

However, room facilities at Cheap Rome Hotels include individually controlled air conditioning, individually controlled heating, smoking rooms, non- smoking rooms, minibar, safe deposit box, hairdryer, telephone, TV, Satellite TV, Soundproof rooms, writing desk, private bathroom with shower, in –room breakfast on payment, free baby cot, etc.

Rome Holidays – the Land of Romans

Capital of Italy, Rome is one of most visited tourist destination and has lot of exciting and beautiful attractions and tourist spots to offer. Established by twins Remus and Romulus, the city of Rome is famous for its rich architecture and ancient monuments making it an ideal holiday destination for all.

Following are some of the most favorite tourist spots not to be missed when holidaying in Rome:

Castel Sant’ Angelo (Hadrian’s Mausoleum)

Initially tomb of Hadrain emperor, this place was also famous as the defense area of the city at early times. This historic tourist spot often finds a lot of visitors every year trying to catch the glimpse of its rich architecture.

Via Appia and the Aurelian Wall

This amazing wall was built in third century with the objective of supporting Rome’s defense system. Tourists from across the world, when holidaying in Rome, make sure that they visit this marvelous structure. If you are some one who loves capturing stunning architectural structures in your cameras, then visiting this wall is a good idea.

Theater of Marcellus

This gorgeous ancient structure was originally built by Julius Caesar and later was completed by Augustus. With remarkable history to it, this huge ancient structure has a capacity of over 20,000 people and is 120 meters in diameter.

Vatican Museums

Vatican museums boost some of the best antiquities of imperial roman, Egyptian and western civilization. The grouping of these value rich museums also possesses artifacts and sculptures dating back to first century BC. The museums are located in Vatican City, which is the world’s smallest sovereign state and a base for Catholic Church and is popular as land of pope. Holiday in Rome is incomplete without a visit to Vatican and its beautiful attractions.

Capitoline Museums

These museums of 17th century boost a stunning and gorgeous collection of archeological findings and artifacts. The museums also have the famous Constantine sculpture to its amazing collection and art.

Palatine hill

A walk from Roman forum starting from Via dei Fori Imperiali takes you to the incredible Palatine Hill. Built somewhere in first century, this hill has excellent and breathtaking views to offer as well as an outstanding sight of the city. One can always look and cherish the Alban hills and Circus Maximus. The hill is an amazing tourist spot for all those holidaying in Rome.

Best time to visit of holiday in Rome

Best time for a holidaying in Rome is in the months from March to May or rather the spring season. The summers and winters of Rome can be little uncomfortable for enjoying those amazing places in the city.

An Evening In Rome: How To Enjoy Rome As A Tourist After Dark!

You might envision Rome as ancient-historic city of marble walls and roman ruins, but the Italian Capital really turns Romantic, Outlandish, Marvelous, Enamoring, after dark. Rome may not offer you the craziest twilight funs, yet the city has enough to entertain you after dark. Rome certainly has bars, pubs, and clubs, but they come into action late night.

The best and traditional twilight recreations are evening strolls or sightseeing jaunts. Rome is awesome, and its beauty is tempting during dusky hours. The sites, just to name a few, such as Colosseum (Colosseo), Roman Forum (Foro Romano), Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi), Castel Sant’ Angelo, and the Vittorio Emanuel II Monument in Piazza Venezia are awe-inspiring and worth seeing in the city lights. However, if you are looking to explore something new other than the prime attractions of Rome after dark, you may find lots of unexplored treasures. The city’s piazzas become extremely lively in the twilights.

You may start your twilight treasure hunt with a visit to Piazza Campo Dei Fiori, a rectangular piazza (square) near Piazza Navona; across the street from Piazza Navona, actually between Piazza Navona and Piazza Farnese. The Piazza Campo Dei Fiori, surrounded by great bars, restaurants, eateries, ice cream stands, boutiques and shops, is a popular destination at night for locals and foreigners, and gets overfilled during evenings. The piazza is a good place to watch new people, Romans, Roman culture, and to have a glass of wine, if you are lucky enough to get a seat in any of bars, or else do as Romans do; get your drink and enjoy it outside.

Piazza Navona, a city square in Rome becomes a magical place after dark. It’s really a nice place to hang out in the evenings. The piazza is pride of Rome with the sculptural and architectural master creations, such as Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (Fountain of the Four Rivers in the center of the piazza by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, and the church of Sant’Agnese in Agone by Francesco Borromini and Girolamo Rainaldi. Additionally, the fountains – the Fontana di Nettuno, located at the northern area of the Piazza, and the Fontana del Moro, located at the southern end of the piazza. The Piazza Navona is a wonderful place to spend an evening out. The bars and cafés between Campo de’ Fiori and Piazza Navona are the worth visiting points during nights.

Piazza Venezia is another worth visiting lovely piazza in central the Rome. Taking its name from the adjacent Palazzo Venezia, the large is by the imposing Victor Emmanuel II monument. It’s really awful awing! Next, you can visit Piazza Barberini featuring Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s Triton Fountain. Of course, not to be missed Piazza San Pietro or Saint Peter’s Square that is located directly in front of St. Peter’s Basilica, in the Vatican City.

Testaccio is little far-out tourist point, but developing popular with young "evening outers". The 20th rione of Rome, Testaccio is has been a center of activity for butchers and has many nightclubs. The rione is fast growing popular because of the area in & around Monte Testaccio with a great variety of night clubs and discos. Trastevere, the 13th rione of Rome, is another great place for evening hour fun. Famous for its pubs and restaurant, the region is extremely popular with both Italians and foreigners.

The Spanish Steps are the nice to end up your after dark jaunt. Climbing between the Piazza di Spagna at the base and Piazza Trinità dei Monti, the Spanish Steps serve as rendezvous point for late-nighters, particularly romanticists and lovers. You can often find the steps full of activity; people sitting, eating gelatos, drinking, chattering, and laughing, and passionate lovers snuggling.

Tour and Travel Destination to Rome

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 PeterÂ’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.

TouristÂ’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.

If you are looking for cheap family holidays in Europe and have plan for cheap vacation packages then visit our site http://www.cheapholidaysdiscounttravel.co.uk here you can find a single destination for all types of holidayÂ’s packages with travel guide.

Next Page »