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Colosseum Rome
630 Reviews When visiting Rome its a must to go to the Colosseum. I can recall many times seeing it on tv and always saying it would be so cool to go and actually be there and touch it. Im somewhat of a history...
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Beach Ostia
5 Reviews This couple enjoyed the services of an outstanding masseuse right there on their lounge chair - sea breeze blowing - sun warm but not hot. Life is GOOD at the beach in Rome! 5 Euro for just your back...
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Trevi Fountain Rome
395 Reviews According to legend a foreigner who tosses a coin into the Fontana Trevi ensures his return to Rome but I didn't do it, was it a mistake or I was just stingy? I will come back to Rome, that's for...
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Piazza Umberto Ostia
2 Reviews Here in the quiet Piazza Umberto you will find residences, the Church and frequent art festivals on the weekends. People visiting Ostia Antica ruins often miss this delightful area of Ostia - right...
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Piazza di Spagna - Spanish Steps Rome
343 Reviews The Spanish Steps are one of those iconic images of Rome which you have to go and see and get your own picture of. They are very pretty and when the weather is good it feels quite important to walk up...
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Castello Giulio II Ostia
1 Review Built between 1483 and 1487 during the pontificate of Sisto IV, Cardinal Giuliano of the Rovere (future Pope Giulio II) financed the construction of the Castle and entrusted the work to architect...
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Pantheon Rome
322 Reviews The Pantheon was erected in 27 BC by Agrippa, son is law of Emporer Augustus, but later on it was completely rebuilt in 123 AD by Emperor Hadrian, who maintained the old inscription celebrating...
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Piazza Navona Rome
257 Reviews We were delighted to find the Piazza Navona. It really is a charming and romantic square which felt much more relaxed than the frantic city does generally. The 3 fountains are all beautiful but the...
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Castel Sant'Angelo Rome
171 Reviews The magnificent bridge Ponte Sant'Angelo (once called Ponte Elio), across the River of Tevere, lead to the castle of the same name. The bridge was built by Hadrian, around 130 AD, together with...
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Piazza Venezia - Vittoriano Rome
221 Reviews This is a monument on a grand scale. It is a massive piece of white marble at the point where Piazza Venezia meets the Capitoline Hill and whilst its scale will impress it does look completely out of...
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Roman Forum Rome
363 Reviews It seems to me that it is vain trying to describe here a place like the Forum when a well-known guide such as the “Michelin Rome” devotes ten tight pages to it! Best thing to do is to walk around,...
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Campo dei Fiori Rome
67 Reviews Campo de' Fiori is a large local feeling square in the heart of Rome. It is ringed by cafes and bars and is home to a fabulous flower and vegie market in the mornings, and is a happening place for...
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Villa Borghese Rome
95 Reviews Designed in the 17th century for Cardinal Borghese, the gardens of Villa Borghese became a public park around 1900. The park is planted with the typically Roman umbrella pines and makes a beautiful...
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Trastevere Rome
67 Reviews I recommend taking an afternoon and evening to cross the Tiber and wander the Tastavere. It is a wonderful area of Rome. ( some do not consider it to be part of Rome) There are romantic streets and...
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Campidoglio - Capitoline Hill Rome
133 Reviews The Capitoline Museums are in two buildings arranged around the Piazza del Campidoglio which was designed by no less than Michelangelo himself. At the centre of this square stands a (replica) statue...
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Basilica di San Pietro - Saint Peter Basilica Rome
154 Reviews Do not leave Rome without visiting San Pietro! We were overwhelmed by its beauty and its greatness. As we have read later on, this beautiful cathedral have replaced the old San Pietro Church (built...
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Piazza del Popolo Rome
99 Reviews I walked down to the Piazza del Popolo after spending much of the day up the hill at the Borghese Gardens. It is true to say that the scale of the piazza is grand by anyones standard. There are some...
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Catacombs Rome
37 Reviews Not recommended if you are sever claustrophobia. All passageways are easy walk about. Moist down there. They have air pumped in. I was disappointed that we didn't get to see a lot of early Christian...
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Vatican Museums - Sistine Chapel Rome
164 Reviews The exhibits within the Vatican Museums are simply amazing and so because of these it would be impossible for me to rate the place as any less than very good. It is a "must visit" place at least once....
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Palatine Hill Rome
79 Reviews The Palatine Hill is included in teh same ticket as the Colosseum and the Roam Forum and there is a direct entrance onto the Palatine Hill from the Forum near the Arch of Titus. I visited on a hot...
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95 Reviews The first period of the Republic dates from 510 to 87 B.C., from expulsion of Tarquinius to the Dictatorship of Sulla, while the second is 87 to 30 B.C., from Sulla to Augustus. The important years...
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Santa Maria Maggiore Rome
80 Reviews Surprising with this "basilica maggiore" (papal basilica) is its peculiar layout on the Esquiline hill. If, as most visitors, one arrives by the via Cavour, the back of the church, the apse is first...
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Tevere - Tiber River & Bridges Rome
52 Reviews The Tiber (Tevere) is very different from the Thames in London, the Seine in Paris or the Danube in Vienna and Budapest. It seems to have a life of its own, separate from the rhythm of life of the...
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St John Lateran Rome
64 Reviews The High Altar with its baldachin is very special among the altars of the catholic churches. It is not erected over the tomb of a saint as in almost all other great churches of Rome. The High Altar...
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Bocca della Verita Rome
46 Reviews Do you want to know if your girlfriend is truthful? Take her to the Bocca della Verità ("Mouth of Truth"), Rome's ancient lie detector. According to popular tradition, when you insert your hand into...
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I higly recommend you a visit to the etruscan necropolis of Cerveteri, it's simply amazing ! I's located on the North of Rome, just half an hour with car.http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1158http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerveteri
The great thing is that you can climb the dome of the St. Peter's Basilica (see previous tip). It is quite a climb up all those stairs, but the view from the top is simply amazing! In front St.Peter's Basilica you can see the St. Peter's Square, or St. Peter's Piazza. This is an impressive square, designed by Gia Lorenzo Bernini. Looking beyond this beautiful square you have a view over Rome.
I know the Vatican City is not part of Italy, but it is surrounded by Rome and the rest of Lazio. As most visitors to Rome include the Vatican so I thought it would be okay to include it in this page.The Vatican is the home of the Pope and is the smallest independent state in the world. This little state is in my opinion a must visit when you are in Rome.You can't visit the Vatican without noticing these colourful guards called "The Swiss Guard". The Swiss Guard is the world's smallest and probably the most colorful army. I think they look so fun in their colourful tunics of blue, red and yellow. You can read all about the history of the Swiss Guard and more on this page:http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/swiss_guard/
Another highlight of a visit to The Vatican is a visit to the St.Peter's Basilica or San Pietro. This church is absolutely amazing. I couldn't believe my eyes how huge this place is. But it is probably no wonder I felt like that, because it is the the largest church ever built in he world.The construction of the San Pietro started in 1506 and the church was finished in 1626. In the photo you can see the inside of the dome. The dome or cupola was designed by Michelangelo. This dome is so impressive, as well on the inside, as on the outside. The dome is built as a double dome of brick. It is an impressive 42.3 metres in interior diameter (almost as large as the Pantheon) and it is 120 metres high.
When you are in Rome, don't forget to visit Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican.The Vatican Museum is totally impressive, but The Sistine Chapel was the highlight of my visit to the Vatican. This has made such an enormous impression on me. It is a memory I will never forget.You are not allowed to take any pictures inside the Sistine Chapel, but of course I did, hahaha. Don't get cought though... it might cost you your film!This is the only picture of the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel that turned out okay. It shows the Prophet Ezekiel. Isn't this ceiling amazing?! I found the Sistine Chapel so beautiful, I was totally amazed by it.You can read much more about the Vatican Museum its opening hours, entrance fee, etc on this website:http://mv.vatican.va/3_EN/pages/z-Info/MV_Info_Orario.html
So much II World War history one hour drive from Rome. Monte Cassino has a special meaning for Poles, but I think most people will be interested to see the monastery and Polish cemetery. It is really worth to see the Abbey for its architecture and a beautiful view from a terrace. You will be able to see the panoramic view on the whole valley. More details on CASSINO page
San Felice Circeo is my favorite summer place close to Rome. The beach is big, clean and the sea is amazing.What's more there is a beautiful view of the mountain. This place's quite busy during summer holidays: July and August, so it's better to go there during May and June when the weather is nice and the beach is almost empty. If you go during weekend there can be traffic, so leave early in the morning.While in Circeo you can go for a dinner to Sperlonga, a captivating town right at the sea shore (about 30 min drive from San Felice Circeo.
Bracciano Lake is located about 1 hour drive from Rome. This is an amazing place to spend a sunny day, take a stroll along the lake shore, visit Bracciano castle and have a picnic. This is the second largest lake in Lazio, the first one is Lago Bolsena. Lago Bracciano is a watershed for Rome, so its water is very clean.Around the lake there are only three small towns: Bracciano, Trevignano Romano and Anguillara Sabazia, all worth your time and visit.Bracciano - it's the first town when we arrive from Rome. Leave your car on a parking outside the historic city center and walk towards the castle. It was built in XV, nowadays it still in a very good shape and it can be visited daily. Entry ticket 7 Euro. Buy a ticket and see the magnificent interiors as well as beautiful panoramic view on the lake. As an extra, you will see also where Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes got married.
Trevignano Romano is the second town located near Bracciano Lake and I need to say that it's my favorite. I think because it's just at the shore so you can walk along and see the crystal water of the lake. Trevignano Romano is one of this typical Italian towns, it's historic center is small with narrow streets and brick homes. It's a real pleasure, first to stroll along the lake, after walk the historic alley and later walk up the hill to have the full view of the lake.
Montefiascone is a charming town, located above Bolsena Lake. It was considered saint by Eutruscans and was an important political and religious center at that time.Today from here you can see the beautiful view of Bolsena Lake, just fallow the signs for Belvedere, you can park your car nearby, or walk from the center of the town towards the Rocca dei Papi (a castle) and from there you will be able to see the lake as well.Wandering around narrow streets we got to The St. Margherita Basilic (XV) and later to the central piazza.Montefiascone is a small town, but it's worth visit for it's beauty and awesome panoramic view of Lago Bolsena and Umbria Mountains.It's another town located in Tuscia, the Northern part of Lazio, about 120 km from Rome. Planning a trip to this part, it's considerable to spend there 2 days and be able to visit not only Montefiascone, but also other neighborhood...
Albergo Del Senato Rome
5 Reviews and 1085 Opinions The Pantheon is my favorite building in Rome and might be my favorite building in the world. The...
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Grand Hotel Le Rocce Gaeta
1 Review and 32 Opinions GRAND HOTEL LE ROCCE $47.00 to $95.00 USD Panoramic beach view Beach, Near the Sea, Bar,...
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