April 03, 2011 // Posted by: Online Traveler // Category:
Rome,
Super Destinations,
Tourist Highspots,
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Planning on a trip to Italy? Make sure you visit Rome and spend a few days there. This city keeps a balance between history and culture both ancient and modern.
A peak into roman life is a must on your trip to Italy. Visit the Roman colosseum and the roman forum as well for this glimpse. Rome offers art, architecture, monuments, buzzing nightlife as well as cuisine and friendly people.
Visit the museums and the Piazza Campo dei Fiori along with the Piazza Venezia which is home to a lot of sculptures and paintings. Make sure you keep aside some time for visiting all those beautiful churches and cathedrals that are unique to Rome. Then visit the Piazza Navona and taste the wonderful desserts on offer.
Before you leave toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain so that you can go back to Italy! This will make you trip complete.
August 06, 2010 // Posted by: Online Traveler // Category:
Europe,
Rome,
Travel Destinations
Rome is an amazing place to visit and there are many tourists who visit the country every year. There are some tips that must be kept in mind by all visitors so that they can travel easily. The main thing to keep in mind is that the best season to visit the city is from Easter till the month of October. Spring and autumn are the peak periods. There are many amazing festivals that take place in Rome in this time and one can enjoy the mountains and the beaches also at this time of the year.
There are some famous events and festivals that must be attended if one gets an opportunity. One such festival is La Passeggiata where the families walk together to meet other people. There are many cultural festivals and events that are a treat to attend and witness. The Rome International Trade Fair takes place in May and June and is very interesting.
July 05, 2010 // Posted by: Online Traveler // Category:
Rome,
Travel Destinations
When in Rome, you will certainly be spoilt for choices. There are so many things to do and so many places to visit that you will always run short of time. Your trip will become all the more worthwhile if you are and art lover.
When in Rome, you cannot miss the Vatican museums. These museums give an insight into the history of Rome. St Peter’s Basilica is another must-visit place. The Sistine Chapel and the Raphael’s rooms are also delightful. A trip to Naples and Pompeii is something you cannot afford to miss. Then there are Amalfivillages to give you an experience of your lifetime.
The best way to explore Rome is by taking a double-decker bus. Explore the city at your own pace and have a 360 degree view of the city. A trip to Capri which is full of natures bounty should also be included in your itinerary.
March 12, 2009 // Posted by: Online Traveler // Category:
Europe,
Rome,
Tourist Highspots,
Travel Destinations
Rome has so many things to watch that you will always fall short of time. It is not only about the tourist spots, Rome have a lot to offer in terms of churches, food etc.
Some of the sight seeing places in Rome include the Palatine hill, Pantheon, Trevi fountain, Circus Maximus, and Castel Sant’ Angelo to name a few. Your trip to Rome is incomplete without visiting the many grand and splendid museums. The Vatican and Sistine Chapel are a major tourist attraction. Galleria Borghese, paintings in Palazzo Barberini, contemporary art forms at Galleria museum are some of the other museums visited by the tourists.
If you have visited Rome and haven’t enjoyed the Italian cuisines, you have missed out on something. Rome is the home to pizzas. The seafood peppered with the Italian sauces is a treat you cannot afford to miss. The night life of Rome is awesome too. Meal at Alexanderplatz, drink at the Antico Caffe della Pace and a number of night clubs are a delight for fun lovers.