Rome Vacation

Rome has so much to offer to many different travelers who come to Rome for different purposes. Whether you are a young, romantic couple enjoying the nightlife http://www.worldtravelguide.net/city/105/nightlife/Europe/Rome.html- bars and dance clubs as well as the spectacular variety of great dining http://www.lifeinitaly.com/tourism/lazio/rome-restaurants.asp opportunities in Rome. You can sit with many other dating couples in love on the famous "Spanish Steps" in central Rome, or visit the Opera or a Musical in one of Rome's famous concert halls or theaters. http://selectitaly.com/events.php?city_id=7

A family on vacation in Rome would also find plenty of fun things to do here. Especially if you are interested in learning about history and enjoying the home of kid-friendly foods: Pizza and Pasta. Kids love the impressive famous sights of Rome and there is also a Zoo, kid-friendly museums as well as an amusement park nearby for kids to enjoy. http://www.lifeinitaly.com/tourism/lazio/rome-children.asp.

Perhaps, you are a movie buff who wants to walk through the famous The Colosseum and imagine Gladiator or throwing a coin for luck over your shoulder into the"Fountain of Ovate" (Tivoli Fountain) http://www.tibursuperbum.it/eng/monumenti/villadeste/FountainOvate.htm or riding on a moped through the city center and around the famous roundabouts like Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday and other famous spots from classic movies. Or wander around the largest square, the "Piazza Navona http://www.aviewoncities.com/rome/piazzanavona.htm" that has been featured in many movies including "The Talented Mr.Ripley" with Matt Damon and Jude Law. In fact, no city in the world has been so memorable as a backdrop in movies.

Rome has been officially nicknamed "The eternal city," Rome is the capital of Italy located along the coast in the middle of the country, it is the country's largest and most populated city. http://www.pickatrail.com/jupiter/location/europe/italy/rome.html

• Colosseum was originally called the "Flavian Amphitheater" and despite its decay is still one of the most impressive structures of the Roman empire. The Emperors used the Colosseum to show the public free games to gain their favor. The entertainment is depicted in movies like Gladiator. Many people and animals died here due to these "games". http://www.mariamilani.com/colosseum/colosseum.htm

• The "Vatican Museums" - one of the world's finest collections of sculptures, paintings and other art. One of the museums is the"Sistine Chapel" http://www.wga.hu/frames-e.html?/html/m/michelan/3sistina/index.html which has the work of Michelangelo famous ceiling as well as the "Last Judgement" http://www.artbible.info/art/large/54.html. Also available for public view are four beautifully painted rooms known as the "Stanze of Raphael" http://www.romeguide.it/FILES/stanze.htm.

• The "Piazza Navona" is arguably one of the most impressive squares in the world. It has been featured in many famous movies and is a popular place for locals to spend time as well as a "must-see" spot on every visitor's list. http://www.aviewoncities.com/rome/piazzanavona.htm

• The "Pantheon" was built more than 1800 years ago as a temple for the Pagan gods, but is more famous as the resting place for Italy's famous painter "Rafael" and several Italian Kings. http://www.aviewoncities.com/rome/pantheon.htm

• The "Baths of Caracalla" is a historic site where over 1,600 people could bathe at the same time. It was built by Emperor Caracalla in AD 217 http://www.italyguides.it/us/roma/baths_of_caracalla.htm.

• "Trajan's Column" is located in "Trajan's forum" and was built in honor of the Emperor at the same height (42m /138ft) asthe hill that was there before it. http://www.aviewoncities.com/rome/trajanscolumn.htm

• Palatine Hill is an interesting place to wander through the grassy fields, gardens and historical ruins. The hill also has a strong significance in Roman mythology.

• The Forum Romanum (Roman Forum) this was the center of all government in the Roman empire. There are many interesting ruins and ancient structures to wander through as modern Rome bustles by just outside the perimeter.

• The Trevi Fountain is the largest and most beautiful fountain in Rome featuring Neptune, God of the Sea. Throw a coin into the fountain over your shoulder to make sure you will return to Rome one day. Over 120,000 Euros are collected from the fountain each year and most is donated to charities. http://www.fodors.com/world/europe/italy/rome/review-90085.html

• The Museum of Roman Civilization http://www.aviewoncities.com/rome/museodellaciviltaromana.htm is located 7km (4 miles) outside of the city center, but one of the best museums about Roman history.

• Capitoline Museums http://www.rome.info/museums/capitoline-museum/ is made up of two palaces full of artwork to appreciate.

• Vatican Museums http://www.vatican.va/phome_en.htm includes the "Sistine Chapel" and the "Stanze of Rafael"

Rome is also home to the Vatican City, which is a city within a city and home to Pope Benedict XVI and 11 more museums.

• Mahalo's Guide to Rome Tours

• Frommer's: Rome Organized Tours
• Through Eternity Cultural Association: Walking Tours
• Context Rome: Walking Tours
• All About Rome Walks
• Guided Rome and Vatican Tours

• • Mahalo's Guide to Rome Restaurants
• Concierge.com: Rome Restaurants Recommendations
• Frommer's: Rome Restaurants
• Fodor's: Rome Restaurants
• Travel + Leisure: Rome Restaurants
• Time Out: Top 10 restaurants in Rome

• • Mahalo's Guide to Rome Hotels
• Concierge.com: Rome Hotels
• Frommer's: Rome Hotels
• Fodor's: Rome Hotels
• Travel + Leisure: Rome Hotels
• TripAdvisor: Rome Hotels