If you are looking for history, food or hot Italian style, Rome is the place for you. The centre of art for over two millennium, it is the fourth most important centre for fashion in the world. Take a stroll down Via dei Condotti and see today's cutting edge of design. 

Being on the forefront of design is nothing new to Rome. Its collection of masterpieces is second only to Florence, and Rome is second to none for architecture. A walk out the Appia Antica on Sunday when no cars are allowed is a step into ancient history. Julius Cesar may have trod those stones and there are ancient ruins all along the way. 

The Catholic Church is centred in Rome and the awesome Vatican Museums are free on the last Sunday of every month. You can also see excavations under the Vatican. Visit St. Peterâ??s Basilica while you are there whether you are Catholic or not. The sculpture is truly awesome especially the simple Pieta by Michelangelo. 

St. Peterâ??s isnâ??t the only church in Rome that is worth seeing. There are hundreds, and the Santa Maria della Vittoria is one of the most interesting. For an off beat experience visit the Cappuchin Crypt where the dÃ?©cor is made from the bones of more than 4000 Cappuchin monks. The Pantheon is the only one of hundreds of historical buildings in Rome that looks the same as it did 2000 years ago. Made a church in the 7th century, it was built for all the Roman gods long before Rome became Christian. 

Food is another aspect of life Rome has turned into an art. Pasta is just the beginning of hundreds of dishes made with the local cheeses, vegetables, meats and wine. For a break from sight-seeing, have some gelato, the Italian ice cream that tastes rich and creamy but is much lower in butterfat than typical ice cream.

In Vino Roma you can taste the best wines from all over Italy in a relaxed home-like setting with information and service from a sommelier who speaks perfect English and German. He will organise your wine tasting experience according to your prior knowledge. 

The Piazza Navona was once a Roman circus and is today one of the favourite places for tourists as well as Romans to meet their friends. Near the Piazza Navona is the Piazza Campo dei Fiori where there is an outdoor market only in the morning that Romans love. It is a great place to find what you need for self catering or to pick out some items for a picnic later.

 

We recommend spending at least 3 days in Rome to get the most our of your visit.  Popular Italy tours visits Rome, Florence and Venice or Rome and the Amalfi Coast in 7 to 10 days.