Top 10 essential things to visit in Rome

 

You intend to travel to Rome within a weekend? What to see in Rome in 4-5 days? Visiting Rome in five days? It's possible! Here's our top 10. 

Destination Rome for a few days, the Italian capital is very rich culturally and we were met during our short weekend getaway to Rome. This is a must-see destination in Italy. Do not hesitate to book a hotel in advance with HRS hotel reservation site online.

1 – the Coliseum

Number 1 in our selection? The Colosseum of course! This is one of the most famous buildings of the city. Well there are only a few stones, but the visit will soak up the atmosphere of the shows of the time. Gladiators, animal fights, sea battles, it is the place of the show;)
Little tip, if there are too many people to buy your ticket : go a little further to the Roman Forum or Palatine to buy your ticket, the ticket price includes the visit of the three sites.

2 – the Vatican

Circumnavigate the smallest state in the world? You will be able to! Whether you are a believer or not, a visit to the Vatican is magical. The St. Peter's An impressive and beautiful. Please note there is often a huge world, allow enough time for your visit.

3 – Piazza Venezia

The square hosts a beautiful building, imposing and built in white marble, the monument Victor Emmanuel II was the first king of Italy. Trajan's Column is located not far from the monument

4 – The Roman Forum

Not far from the Colosseum, you can admire the remains of the meeting place of ancient Roman citizens. The place is not very well preserved, but the ride is still very nice.

5 – the Pantheon

A very well preserved perfectly, completely rebuilt after several fires, the Pantheon was a temple to all the gods of the ancient religion. This is also the largest ancient Roman monument that is still intact. Admire the largest dome in the world unreinforced concrete.

6 – The Trevi Fountain

At the corner of a small street, you come face to face with a huge fountain constituting a tribute to the ocean. One can also admire Neptune in the center. The tradition is to throw a coin using your right arm and turning his back on the front fountain from Rome. According to legend you will return to Rome to recover this piece 

7 – Piazza di Spagna

The Spanish Steps, surrounded by many shops and buildings in warm colors. A staircase connects the Church of the Trinity Mountains to the fountain in the square. Very touristy place, the ballad nightfall worth seeing

8 –  Castel San Angelo

Want to see Rome 360? This is the place. The Castel Sant'Angelo was for centuries a mausoleum then served as a fortress to defend the Vatican in the Middle Ages and it even served as a prison.

9 – Trastevere

Picturesque area of ​​Rome, famous for its restaurants. The ballad promises many flavors.

10 – Eating Italian specialties

Italy without a fine wine or a good pizza? Unthinkable! Head through the narrow streets at night, small restaurants are numerous and we ate very very good pizza. Totally different from our French pizzas 

source:voyageavecnous.fr