Nowhere has captured the attention of travellers quite like Rome. The eternal city serves history in spades, with ancient sculptures, forums and architecture tucked around every corner. No, seriously, one minute you are walking down a typical street, and the next, you're smack bang in front of the Pantheon. This city has blended the realities of modern life with an innate respect for the ancient ruins that made it so famous - not to mention the fact that they have nailed the art of carbs. When you're not fuelling up on perfectly-cooked Italian pizza and pasta, you'll be getting your steps up exploring Vatican City and St Peter's Basilica before casually popping over to marvel at the Colosseum, Spanish Steps and Roman Forum. Where else can you see Michelangelo's hand-painted fresco in the Sistine Chapel one minute and challenge your stomach's gelato-eating capacity the next? Offering something for every traveller, Rome holidays truly are like no other. You'll be forgiven for throwing an extra coin in the Trevi Fountain as you wish for more days in this iconic Italian city.
- What to take on holiday to Rome?
When packing for a trip to Rome, don't forget the essentials like your visa, passport, chargers, camera, some euro and the correct power adaptor. Clothing wise, check out the seasonality guides and pack to suit the conditions - aka plenty of layers for winter and lighter options for summer. Other necessities include a walking shoes, hat, sunglasses and a good pair of jeans. Also, when they say it gets hot in summer, they mean it. No one likes sweating bullets halfway through a tour of the Colosseum. Long story short, invest in a mini fan - it will quickly become your new best friend.
- When is the best time to visit Rome?
Italy offers travellers the chance to experience four unique seasons: primavera (spring) between March and May, estate (summer) from June until August, autunno (autumn) running from September until November and inverno (winter) between December and February. Rome’s Mediterranean climate means it is blessed with cool winters and hot summers with little rain. While summer tends to be the most popular time for tourists, the best time to travel Rome truly depends on what you’re hoping to experience.
- Where to go on holiday in Rome?
Rome is connected by a fast and reliable metro system that can help get you from A to B during your Italian adventure. With this in mind, popular areas to stay include near the Pantheon and Piazza Navona, Piazza di Spagna, Trastevere and Testaccio.
- What is there to do in Rome?
If there are two things that Rome is good at, it is making carbs and providing incredible historical experiences. Throughout your stay, be sure to visit hotspots like the Colosseum and Sistine Chapel, toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, enjoy and Italian cooking class and fuel up on as much pasta as possible.
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- How to find the best holiday package to Rome?
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