What Are The Best Places To Visit In Rome, Italy?

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Rome is undoubtedly the most beautiful and exotic city in the world. It is the capital of Italy and has 2.8 million inhabitants. It appeals to all classes of travelers especially history lovers. The official language spoken is Italian.

The city of Rome has lots of options for entertainment. Even if you had a tiresome day touring the countless attractions, you will enjoy a night out in one of the restaurants. There is an Opera house, the Teatro dell'Opera, nightclubs, bars, literally cafes, football matches and many more.

A weeklong vacation is not even enough to exhaust Rome's attractions. Virtually all corners of this extraordinary city are worth taking a photo. To start with, make sure you book yourself in a hotel near the city as most of your sightseeing is likely to be concentrated here.

You can start by visiting Campo de'Fiori Giancolo, here you will identify with the locals at this open air market. Meat, fish, fruits and other products have always been on sale for centuries. In the evening the market transforms into a favorite hangout. You cannot boast of visiting Rome without touring the famous Capitoline ...
... Hill, it is one of the most famous and the highest of the Seven Hills of Rome. It contains few ground ancient ruins as they are almost covered by medieval palaces. For the best view of Rome, none can beat Giancolo Hill, you will not only get to enjoy a beautiful view but there is a permanent merry go round, pony rides, and a puppet show for the kids. History and architectural lovers will appreciate the Church of Santa Maria and The Mouth of Truth or incase you happen to bring the kids, there will be something for them. The church is built on pagan ruins. Other places include the Spanish Steps, Domus Aurea, the Catacomb a Christian cemetery of 3rd to 5th century, Parco Savelo another perfect place to view Rome and many more. Incase your visit ends without you exhausting all these places, you can not miss the Vatican City or the Trevi Fountain.

Accommodation in Rome varies from 5 star hotels to budget hotels, from apartments to guest houses and from middle class lodgings to hostels. You can also stay in accommodations near the attractions that you wish to visit and believe it or not, you will find an accommodation that will suit your pocket.

The local cuisine in Rome is not very extravagant as in some cities. A full meal in Rome would consist of ingredients such as chick peas, tripe, salt cod, sweetbreads and Pasta. The best wines are those of the Castelli Romani.

The airport is located quite a long distance from the city centre. The taxis charge a fixed cost but there are definitely cheaper ways of getting to the city. There is a train that runs from the airport to the Termini Station every 30 minutes. Once in this station, it is easier to walk to your hotel or you can simply hire a cab just within the city. The public transport is cheap and easy to use. It can also be a good option.

The best time to visit Rome is in spring (late March through May) and September through mid-November although there are usually signs of rain. Rome is usually packed during summer high season in June through August. During these times most places are usually crowded with visitors. So if you would like to book a hotel or any accommodation during this period, it is advisable to do it early.