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Rome is awe-inspiring. It's one of those places you just have to see. A city where old and new live side by side.
Turn a corner and you'll come across monuments of times gone by: a constant reminder or Rome's rich tapestry of history. Splendid baroque buildings, classical period giants such as the Colosseum and the Forum cohabit with Basilicas and Churches of different eras. Striking squares bear witness to 17th Century sculpture thanks to the omnipresent works of Bernini and Borromini, while Renaissance artists Michaelangelo, Caravaggio and Raphael also left their eternal mark on the city. And of course there is the crazy traffic. The city's tiny, narrow, cobbled streets are swamped by insane cab drivers, speeding scooters and oblivious pedestrian tourists. The legacy of Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck's classic movie 'Roman Holiday' has made the city into one of the most sought after romantic destinations. And rightly so. The city's ancient architecture and timeless charm makes for a captivating place to be in and visit. What not to do in Rome: - Wear high heels. The streets are mostly roughly cobbled and make stilleto wearing very uncomfortable and somewhat dangerous. It takes years of practice to master the art. - Eat at trattorias on main tourist squares. The food is often mediocre and will be twice the price of a restaurant a little further afield. - Drive. A veritable labyrinth of one-way streets and narrow routes mean driving around is more than a challenge. And, the never-ending traffic will drive you crazy. Don't waste your time. Walk. Besides, that's the best way to see the city's treasures. Things to do in Rome: - Take a tour of fountains. They seem to be at each street corner and make for refreshing stops in the sizzling heat. The drinking water is cool and tastes pure and fresh making it the perfect thirst quenching remedy while you walk the city's narrow streets. - Drink sundowners on one of the many roof top terraces - Go sightseeing. See The Vatican, Caracalla Thermal Baths, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Campo di Fiore, the Colosseum and the Forum. - Breathe in some fresh air in Villa Borghese - Catch a free concert on Piazza di Populo - Eat pasta, seafood especially - Go shopping on Via del Corso - Take in a museum or two. Rome has museums aplenty from Art, Archeology to Pasta. Go To Page: 1 2
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