Rome, the eternal city
Introduction
It is the capital of Italy. Also its ancient ruins like those of the forum and the coliseum evoke the power of the former Roman Empire. The city of the Vatican, headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church, has the Basilica of San Pedro and the Museums of the Vatican, which houses masterpieces such as the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel of Miguel Ángel.
Developing
In order to enjoy its history, we recommend at least 5 days, in this way you can visit: the Tistevere neighborhood, the coliseum and the Roman forum, the Vatican museums, the Sistine Chapel and the Basilica of San Pedro. The Roman climate is pleasant and moderate, however the winters are long and cold and its average temperature ranges between 5 ° C, on the other hand, summers are short and hot and its average temperature is 30 ° C.
Best time to travel to the city
Best museums in the city
Any time is good for traveling to this city, however the best time is in spring and autumn, where its temperatures range between 14 ° C to 23 ° C, the weather is more pleasant and there is less presence of tourists, this city is full Of museums, however some of the most important mentions here: Capitol Museum.
I need guide to go to the city
How I travel ¿plane or train?
Although the official language is Italian, you can find a grana number of people who speak Spanish, also because of the similarity that exists between both languages, you will make it easy to mobilize without the need for a tourist guide you can travel from any means of transport, and Whether by sea, air or land, however, the fastest and faster way is by plane, since it has two international airports, which receive flights from anywhere.
Situation.
The best route.
Places of interest.
Rome is located on the banks of the Tiber River; The original village grew on the hills that are in front of the curve of this river, in which a rocky elevation of land known as Tiberina Island emerges. You can arrive by land, by train and bus, by sea, on a cruise, however the best route is to do it through a plane, it is the fastest, comfortable and safe way. This city offers endless interesting places, among which are: El Panteón, Piazza Navona, Camp
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Where to start.
Transportation.
It is at an average altitude of 37 m above sea level, with an area of 1.287.36 km² and a total population of 2.857.321 inhabitants. There are many tourist sites in this city, however to start this tour you must do for the Colosseum of Rome, followed by the Basilica of San Pedro. Public transport is comfortable and economical, among them we have: subway, bus, tram, underground train and taxis. You can also acquire the transport tickets that will allow you to use them for a certain time.
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What to see and do in Rome
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Rome Coliseum
Basilica of Saint Peter
Pantheon of Rome
It is an amphitheater built at the time of the Roman Empire. His name is due to a huge statue that was nearby, Nero’s colossus. He was declared a World Heritage by UNESCO in 1980. It is a Catholic temple located in the city of the Vatican. It is considered one of the most sacred places in Catholicism. This basilica is located on the place where San Pedro was buried, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus of Nazareth. It is an old Roman temple, which currently functions as a church, located in the city of Rome. His name means temple of all gods. It is one of the building that has been in use since its construction and that today is called Basilica de Santa María and the martyrs.
Fontana di Trevi
Roman Forum
Sistine Chapel
It was one of the largest monumental sources of Baroque in Rome. This source is located at the crossroads of three streets, one of the old aqueducts that supplied water to the big city. This source was restored and his work was inaugurated in June 2014. It was the central area of the city. Currently you can see the monument and ancient ruins such as: temple of mintor and poodux, temple of romulus, temple of Saturn, temple of Vesta, house of the vestals, temple of Venus and Rome, temple of César, Basilica Emilia, Basilica Julia, Seventimio Severo and Arc de Tito, among others.
It is a chapel of the Apostolic Palace of the city of the Vatican, the official residence of the Pope. The chapel has also served to celebrate different papal acts and ceremonies. It is currently the headquarters of the conclave, the meeting in which the cardinals of the Cardinal College choose a new Pope.
The location of Rome
It is located in the European continent, in the Italica Peninsula, located in the center of the Mediterranean Sea. The city is located in the Lacio region, on the shores of the Tiber River. It also limits the North with the Alps mountain range, to the east with the Adriatic Sea, to the west with the Tyrrhenian and south with the island of Sicily.
In the beginning, Rome dedicated themselves to agriculture, metallurgy and commercial exchange, then at the time of the empire, dominated and controlled the entire Mediterranean (Mare Nostrum) monopolizing the production of all subaltern peoples, being the tax and the tax. that made Rome the economic capital throughout Europe and part of Asia.
Best places to visit. (4 to 6)
Piazza Navona
This place was built by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in 1600 in what was the Domiciano stadium. Its main source is dedicated to four rivers: the Nile, the Danube, La Plata and El Ganges.
Plaza España
It was created in the 700 and annexed to the Trinità dei Monti Church (from 1502) by a ladder designed by Francesco de Sanctis. His name is because the palace of the Embassy of Spain is in the immediate vicinity.
LONG DI TORRE ARGENTINA
In this corner located in the center of the city you can observe the ruins of four Roman temples and the Pompey theater. As an additional attraction has a cat shelter, these felines go out to greet the public.
Maximum circus
The maximum circus was the largest sports space. Its main attraction was the classic races with horse -thrown floats, as well as games supported by the great Cesar that consisted of pretending battles, which could be very aggressive.
Tours and walks. (3 to 5)
Vatican Tour
The Vatican has three places that you cannot miss for their relevance, they are: the Vatican museums, the Sistine and the Basilica of San Pedro, in this tour you can know the attractive story of these places.
Walk through the ebraic ghetto
The ebraic ghetto is the Jewish neighborhood, here you can enjoy attractions such as: the synagogue, the porch ruins of Octavia and the source of the turtles.
Walk through Villa Borghese
Villa Borghese is the most popular park in Rome, a beautiful and serene place, the perfect place for a relaxing walk, also enjoy: Villa Borghese, Piazza del Popolo, Plaza de España and Fontana di Trevi.
Excursions (3 to 5)
Excursion to Florence
Florence looks like an outdoor museum, in it you can observe: La Piazza del Duomo, Al Ponte Vecchio, La Piazza Della Signoria, La Piazza de Santa Croce, the viewpoint of the Piazzale Michelangelo and the Uffizi and Academia galleries and academy.
Excursion to Orvieto and Assisi
Orvieto is a city that seems frozen in time, while Asis declared a World Heritage Site was the place where San Francisco and Santa Clara were born and died, there you can observe: the Basilica of San Francisco and the church of Santa Clara
The catacombs were places that were used as burial sites, from the beginning of Christianity and today they are underground galleries. Notwithstanding in the Via Appia, you will find the Roman catacombs: from San Sebastián and those of San Calixto
conclusion
There are many places that exist in this great city, however the most famous are its historic center and Termini. Likewise, another option would be the Vatican, and the Trastevere. That is why we leave you some recommendations here. The Center (Pantheon, Navona, and Trevi), The Best Zone: Singer Palace Hotel, Eitch Borromoni Palazzo Pamphilj and Hotel Resenza In Farnese. Via Veneto and Piazza Barberini, an elegant zone: Baglioni Hotel Regina, The Leading Hotels of the World, and Hotel Degli Artisti. Termini, an economic zone: The Hive Hotel, Floris Hotel and Hotel Sonya.
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