Let's make your Italian experience something unique! Before booking your trip make sure to select the perfect location for your staing in Rome. Rome has many areas in the city center, each one with its own unique touch and style. Where should you start from? Here are some guidelines.
1)TRASTEVERE: this area has the athmosphere of the middle ages and its built in a dedalus of narrow, curling, irregular streets. At the time when most of this area was built there was little need and space for carriages, it was just a place for poor people to sleep. Trastevere remained like this, a maze of narrow streets, since then.
You will find that Trastevere area is all year round the place where roman nightlife is cool, and it is famous for restaurants, clubs, small theaters and artisans in a picturesque maze of narrow alleyways.
During the evenings, cafe and restaurants tables spill out over to the pavement, one area in particular is around Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere. During the morning hours, this friendly neighborhood of antique charm and unique narrow alleyways of Trastevere is better appreciated.
2)THE SPANISH STEPS: in Italian means "Scalinata". They can be easily found and recognized by a rectangle like shape and an early Baroque water fountain called "La Fontana della Barcaccia" ("Fountain of the Old Boat"), built in 1627-29 at the foot of the stairs.
No doubt it's the widest and longest staircase of Europe; definitely a must see place in Rome. As of today, the Spanish Steps area has turned into a meeting point and also an attraction if you want to take a romantic or scenic ride around Rome in a carriage pulled by a horse.
3)THE PANTHEON: "Temple of all the gods", was built in 27 B.C, converted into a church in 609. This perfect square rests on a cylinder measuring 142 feet wide and 142 feet high.
It is the best preserved of all Roman buildings, and perhaps the best preserved building of its age in the world today. When you travel to Rome, The Pantheon is a site you must visit.
Enjoy your Italian cappuccino, pasta or pizza in one of its many neighbouring restaurants in the square, facing this magnificent wonder of the world. Some of the best souvenir shops and Icecreams ("Gelato") in Rome can be found anywhere in this area.
4)THE COLOSSEUM: originally known as the "Flavian Amphitheater", was capable of seating 55,000 spectators. Deadly gladiatorial combats and wild animals fights were staged here free of charge by the emperor for its citizens.
It was ordered by Vespasiano between 70 and 72 AD but actually finished only in 80 AD by Domitiano, his son. Still impressive nowadays, well after its glorious days, it is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Rome.
The area itself is quiet, safe, rich of traditional trattorias, restaurants and cafes, grocery stores, artisans and souvenir stores of course. Very enjoyable and recommended.
5)THE VATICAN, St. PETER'S CHURCH: since 1377 it became the residence of the Pope. "The Vatican City" is home of the independent state of the Vatican since 1929. A mass from the Pope is held almost each Sunday to the public.
The huge square in front of the Basilica fills up with people gathered from everywhere to listen to the words of the pope.
It also houses the best museum of antiquity, artefacts, paintings and archeological finds in the world. Many people travel to Rome just to witness this event. Even though attracts many tourists, it's still a quiet, settled peaceful area to come and visit.
6)TREVI FOUNTAIN: located in the historical city centre is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Rome and the largest standing Baroque fountain in Rome, 25.9 meters (85 feet) height and 19.8 meters (65 feet) width.
Trevi Fountain is so called because of its position which is at the intersection of 3 roads (in italian 'tre vie'). On the back of fountain there is a building called Palazzo dei Duchi di Polis, it represents a replica of the triumphal arch. As the legend goes if visitor throws a coin into the fountain, he/she will be back in Rome!
7)CAMPO DEI FIORI: fresh goods and vegetable products are sold by standowners are in its famous daily outdoor market during the early morning. This is a charming location and traditional gathering point for both tourists and locals to eat, walk around, and people watching.
Boutiques and souvenir shops are spread all over Campo dei Fiori and very interesting. During the whole year, people sit outside the Piazza surrounded by many outdoor Trattorias and espresso bars.
At night is when the area turns into lively and chic, with a very animated atmosphere.In recent years has become more and more a popular tourist attraction.
8)PIAZZA NAVONA: is one of the largest squares in Rome. It is built over the oval structure of the "Stadium of Domitian", once flooded with water to stage naval battle ships seating 30,000 spectators.
Today, you will be astonished by the three magnificent fountains in marble designed by Bernini. An Egyptian Obelisk lies in the middle of the square. The streets surrounding Piazza Navona are full of small shops and fine restaurants.
Epiphany (la "Befana") is hosted here and from the 8th December until 6th of January Navona square is the host of this event.
1)TRASTEVERE: this area has the athmosphere of the middle ages and its built in a dedalus of narrow, curling, irregular streets. At the time when most of this area was built there was little need and space for carriages, it was just a place for poor people to sleep. Trastevere remained like this, a maze of narrow streets, since then.
You will find that Trastevere area is all year round the place where roman nightlife is cool, and it is famous for restaurants, clubs, small theaters and artisans in a picturesque maze of narrow alleyways.
During the evenings, cafe and restaurants tables spill out over to the pavement, one area in particular is around Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere. During the morning hours, this friendly neighborhood of antique charm and unique narrow alleyways of Trastevere is better appreciated.
2)THE SPANISH STEPS: in Italian means "Scalinata". They can be easily found and recognized by a rectangle like shape and an early Baroque water fountain called "La Fontana della Barcaccia" ("Fountain of the Old Boat"), built in 1627-29 at the foot of the stairs.
No doubt it's the widest and longest staircase of Europe; definitely a must see place in Rome. As of today, the Spanish Steps area has turned into a meeting point and also an attraction if you want to take a romantic or scenic ride around Rome in a carriage pulled by a horse.
3)THE PANTHEON: "Temple of all the gods", was built in 27 B.C, converted into a church in 609. This perfect square rests on a cylinder measuring 142 feet wide and 142 feet high.
It is the best preserved of all Roman buildings, and perhaps the best preserved building of its age in the world today. When you travel to Rome, The Pantheon is a site you must visit.
Enjoy your Italian cappuccino, pasta or pizza in one of its many neighbouring restaurants in the square, facing this magnificent wonder of the world. Some of the best souvenir shops and Icecreams ("Gelato") in Rome can be found anywhere in this area.
4)THE COLOSSEUM: originally known as the "Flavian Amphitheater", was capable of seating 55,000 spectators. Deadly gladiatorial combats and wild animals fights were staged here free of charge by the emperor for its citizens.
It was ordered by Vespasiano between 70 and 72 AD but actually finished only in 80 AD by Domitiano, his son. Still impressive nowadays, well after its glorious days, it is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Rome.
The area itself is quiet, safe, rich of traditional trattorias, restaurants and cafes, grocery stores, artisans and souvenir stores of course. Very enjoyable and recommended.
5)THE VATICAN, St. PETER'S CHURCH: since 1377 it became the residence of the Pope. "The Vatican City" is home of the independent state of the Vatican since 1929. A mass from the Pope is held almost each Sunday to the public.
The huge square in front of the Basilica fills up with people gathered from everywhere to listen to the words of the pope.
It also houses the best museum of antiquity, artefacts, paintings and archeological finds in the world. Many people travel to Rome just to witness this event. Even though attracts many tourists, it's still a quiet, settled peaceful area to come and visit.
6)TREVI FOUNTAIN: located in the historical city centre is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Rome and the largest standing Baroque fountain in Rome, 25.9 meters (85 feet) height and 19.8 meters (65 feet) width.
Trevi Fountain is so called because of its position which is at the intersection of 3 roads (in italian 'tre vie'). On the back of fountain there is a building called Palazzo dei Duchi di Polis, it represents a replica of the triumphal arch. As the legend goes if visitor throws a coin into the fountain, he/she will be back in Rome!
7)CAMPO DEI FIORI: fresh goods and vegetable products are sold by standowners are in its famous daily outdoor market during the early morning. This is a charming location and traditional gathering point for both tourists and locals to eat, walk around, and people watching.
Boutiques and souvenir shops are spread all over Campo dei Fiori and very interesting. During the whole year, people sit outside the Piazza surrounded by many outdoor Trattorias and espresso bars.
At night is when the area turns into lively and chic, with a very animated atmosphere.In recent years has become more and more a popular tourist attraction.
8)PIAZZA NAVONA: is one of the largest squares in Rome. It is built over the oval structure of the "Stadium of Domitian", once flooded with water to stage naval battle ships seating 30,000 spectators.
Today, you will be astonished by the three magnificent fountains in marble designed by Bernini. An Egyptian Obelisk lies in the middle of the square. The streets surrounding Piazza Navona are full of small shops and fine restaurants.
Epiphany (la "Befana") is hosted here and from the 8th December until 6th of January Navona square is the host of this event.
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