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Rome has much to offer to all travellers, whether you’re seeking archaeological wonders, amazing shopping deals, or a romantic adventure.

Depending on your itinerary decide on the best area of Rome to book your accommodation. After all, you certainly don’t want to be trekking around town all day and then have to travel for an hour to get back to the Hotel. We suggest you to stay in a <a rel=”nofollow” onclick=”javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(‘/outgoing/article_exit_link’);” href=”http://www.bookhotelsinrome.com/rome/hotel/hotels_historic_centre_of_rome.htm”>Hotel in Rome City Centre</a>

 To avoid disappointment be sure to book your hotel in Rome well in advance since they can be expensive and choices can be limited if you leave it to the last minute.

 The Colosseum and Roman Forum are usually high on the itinerary list for travellers to Rome. The underground metro station and the Stazione Termini are located nearby making it easier to travel from other parts of the city. Book a <a rel=”nofollow” onclick=”javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(‘/outgoing/article_exit_link’);” href=”http://www.bookhotelsinrome.com/rome/hotel/hotels_rome_termini.htm”>Hotel near Termini Station</a> can be convenient for those who wish to explore the area over  just a few days.

 Romantics should visit the Historic Centre of the city, which was once used for military exercises by ancient Romains. It features numerous winding medieval streets, piazzas, and fountains. The area also hosts many restaurants and bars. Piazza Navona and Campo dei’ Fiori tend to be busy areas that are generally filled with tourists and locals and are worth a visit however other streets are more laid back with less activity. The charm of the area makes it a strong favourite among lovers of all ages. The ancient Via del Corso is often compared to London’s Oxford Street and is a shopaholic’s dream. From there up to the Spanish Steps in Piazza di Spagna shoppers will find an eclectic, cosmopolitan atmosphere among the narrow streets, charming cafes, and exclusive boutiques. In the vicinity of the Spanish Steps you’ll find the park of the Villa Borghese, Piazza del Popolo, Fontana di Trevi, and Via Margutta, which is a splendid artist’s lane.

Certainly we can not forget all those who come to Rome to visit the Vatican City. We have the very best selection of <a rel=”nofollow” onclick=”javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(‘/outgoing/article_exit_link’);” href=”http://www.bookhotelsinrome.com/accommodation_vatican_rome.en.php”>accommodation near the Vatican City</a>.

 WE WISH YOU A LOVELY STAY IN ROME!

There is probably no other capital city which is so great and at the same time so small. If you are visiting Rome for the first time, go out on a sunny morning and you can go on foot anywhere in the city center. No map is really needed, possibly a guide in your pocket.

No matter which direction you go, you will pretty soon end up in a square, in front of a church or a palace and be amazed. Your gaze meets the Church of St Peter, the Forum Romanum, the Capitol, the Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, Colosseum and Fontana di Trevi. All of these are major sights which remain great milestones in human history. The rest – the local trattorias, the best cappuccino, the good ice cream, colorful markets, and even football – is a pure love story of the kind that last a lifetime.

The city of Rome is over two thousand seven hundred sixty years old. That is if you choose to believe the old legend that tells that the city was founded on April twenty first in the year seven hundred and fifty three BC, when Romulus on the Palatine drew up the first city, roma quad rata, while he murdered his twin brother Remus. Since then, many different people have come and gone. The Etruscans have disappeared and the Roman Empire was passed over. The eternal city of Rome has been ruled by kings, emperors and popes.

Today Rome is a capital of a republic led by a president, trying to appear as a modern European country with the functioning of social security, pensions and medical care as well as having a regulated traffic. Somewhat behind most of the other European Union member states, however, one must say. The ancient is never far away even in the modern city. The city’s seven hills (Palatine, the Capitol, Esquilinen, Quirinale, Viminale, Aventinen and Celio) are still clearly seen in the city. The municipality of Rome is wide – farther so than even Paris – and also includes the ancient port city of Ostia, which during the summer is a popular seaside resort. The base for the city’s road network is an antique construction. The road exits still carry the same names as they did two thousand years ago: Flaminia, Cassia, Prenestina, Salaria and Appia.

In contrast to all the antiques a visit to Mussolini exhibition city EUR (Esposizione Universale Roma) is recommended, the construction of which was finished after the Second World War. Fascism’s eminent architects Marcello Piacentini and others have created a modern city here with wide streets, not forgetting the antique ideals of old with columns and white marble. EUR is largely reminiscent of a metaphysical town in a big dream landscape, much like in Giorgio de Chirico’s paintings.

As one often says – a lifetime is not long enough to really see and experience everything that Rome has to offer. The best thing is to take it easy and first and foremost try to enjoy the city. Plan to return on more visits and do not try to squeeze in hundreds of churches, museums, palaces and other antique and modern sites in only one week.