Rome is capital of Italy and is famous for its splendid architecture. The city has nearly 3000 year old history which is why also known as Eternal City. The title "Eternal City" is true to some extent becase when we visited Rome it felt like we will need eternty to be overwhelmed by the beauty of the city. We were in Rome for 3 days and in this blog I will mention all my favorite places. Feel free to post your questions if you have any about Rome and I will be happy to answer them.
1. The Colosseum
Colosseum is a historical monument which was contructed in ancient times for gladiator contests and other public events with a seating capacity of 50000 spectacors. The only (dressed like) gladiators which you can see these days are outside Colosseum for taking pictures with them. There is an entry fee for Colosseum to see it from inside which includes free entry to their museum. There are guided tours, audio guide and books available to describe the significance of Colosseum. Knowing the historical significance of this places makes your visit gratifying. Colosseum is in the centre of the city and one can reach there by train or cab. If you are taking train to Colosseum then the station is 2 minutes away from Colosseum. The ticket of Colosseum includes visit to Roman forum which is opposite to Colosseum. I personally liked Colosseum more and wasn't too impressed by Forum.
Colosseum looks beautiful at night. We went to Rome in summer and it was very hot in the day. Watching Colosseum in a pleasant evening is what I liked better.
2. Throw a coin in Trevi Fountain
Trevi Fountain is undoubtedly the most famous fountain in Rome. It is the largest fountain in the city and you will be stunned by its beauty. No wonder it is always surrounded by tourists and an eventful place in Rome. If you do not believe in ritual of throwing coin in the water then you can just relax there watching people throwing coins and taking pictures. But if you decide to throw coin in water (right hand over left shoulder) then it can be challenging/annoying as lot of people try to take pictures and videos while throwing coin . All in all, my visit to trevi fountain was delightful and would love to visit it again.
3. Piazza Novana
Piazza Novana is city square in Rome and reminded me of St. Mark's sqare in Venice. Besides three admirable fountains. the Piazza attracts you by its liveliness. The local artists wins people heart and applause by their skills of painting, dancing, magic and other. I found this Piazza the best Piazza in Rome and would recommend spending some time there. It is surrounded by some nice restaurants and shops. There is a church at this Piazza as well, which I didn't visit. Piazza Novana is open all the time and there is no entry fee.
4. Monument to Vittorio Emmanuel
Beautiful palace
5. Spanish steps
Spanish steps are the longest and widest staircase in Europe. Plan to be there around evening when weather allows you to sit on the steps and relax. You will find thousands of tourists sitting on the steps.
6. Vatican city
2nd largest museum museum in the world (only next to louvre), Sistine Chapel, St Peter's Basilica.
Food
Pizza, Pasta, Gellato
Shopping
Leather, Crosses in Vatican City.
Enjoy.
Neha
