Holidays in Rome

Often called The World’s Capital, Rome has amazed and intrigued millions of people for over 2000 years. Which makes it quite the expert in providing the traveller with historical sites and ancient wonders. But what to do once you’ve done the textbook site-seeing and tours? This is not a possibility often considered. So, we’ve taken the time out to bring you 3 off-the-track adventures you can try to spice up your holidays in Rome.

Be a Gladiator

The Hotel Artemide is an exclusive and inspiring accommodation. From the lobby with its beautiful panoramic stained-glass skylight dome to the guest rooms that are exquisitely decorated, you will get a sense of the history of Rome in this lovely establishment. The Hotel Artemide is located in Via Nazionale which offers visitors the best fashion shops, cafes and wonderful restaurants. Via Nazionale was constructed in the 1870s to be the main street of Rome and side streets are named for the most important cities in Italy such as Milan, Florence and Venice.

The B&B AViewOfRome is located on the sixth floor of an eighteenth century palace. Situated in the heart of the Eternal City, this recently restored apartment offers an elevator for easy reach and the palace is located within walking distance of St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums. Also located within walking distance of the B&B are the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Piazza di Spagna and the Castel Sant’Angelo. The B&B AView Of Rome is the perfect Rome hotel for those who want to be in the center of the city and surrounded by the beauty of Rome.

Residenza Cellini offers a quiet retreat that combines historic charm with modern comforts. This exclusive Rome hotel offers the best place to get a good night’s rest while being located in the ancient heart of the Eternal City. It is surrounded by the most historical and artistic sites in all of Rome and for those that enjoy shopping, it is ideally located by the main streets offering fashion and shops galore.

If you are planning a trip to Rome, Italy, one of the main things that you should consider is where to eat. Rome is filled with wonderful restaurants, all of which make holidays in Rome special. Choosing the best restaurant in Rome may be difficult. It will depend on many factors such as your personal cuisine preferences as well as your budget. There are however, a few restaurants in Rome that really stand out from the crowd.

Shopping in Rome is typically more expensive than average, so those looking for bargains may be disappointed. However, simply looking through the various shop windows is a joy in itself. You will also find than anything you purchase in Rome is an excellent value for the money. This is particularly true if you are buying leather products such as gloves, belts, shoes and bags as well as many decorative items like Italian modern designer goods, glassware and lamps. The shops in Rome are typically open from 9am until 1pm and then again from 3:30pm until 7:30pm.

If you are wondering about Rome’s public transportation (bus, tram, metro lines, train) that offers the most economical options, here is a list of all of your in city options along with the special buses and boats that will allow you to discover the most famous sights and attractions during your holidays in Rome.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TICKETS

Biglietto Semplice B.I.T. (time integrated ticket)

Price: 1.00 Euro

The historic Centre of Rome is not terribly large. In fact it is only 2.5 km or 1.5 miles from the Colosseum to Piazza di Spagna so it is very easy to reach on foot and most of the most famous monuments are found in the same area.

Rome has a bus network that is very extensive and functions very well. The metro or subway however, is often much easier for visitors to understand and master. You can purchase public transportation tickets in advance from tabacchis, newsstands, bars or vending machines. If you choose to purchase your tickets from vending machines, keep in mind that exact change is needed. You can also purchase tickets at the Metro and at major bus stops.

Rome recently beat out Venice for the chance to be Italy’s candidate city for the 2020 Olympics. On Wednesday, the announcement was released by the Italian Olympic Committee. The decision did not come as a complete surprise since Venice was viewed as having very little chance of actually winning the vote. The CONI will assign the 2020 Games host city in 2013.

Culture Undersecretary Francesco Giro has assured visitors that there should be no worries about the state of the Colosseum. This came after three chunks of mortar fell off of an interior wall before the building opened on Sunday, May 9. Three thin slabs of the original mortar in the building, measuring a total of 0.5 meters together, came off of the ground floor of the building and landed directly in an area where a show was in progress. The disaster happened around 6 a.m. on Sunday. The Colosseum itself, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre is one of the most revered archeological venues in the world and currently sees more than four million visitors each year. The monument’s original construction began between 70 and 72 AD under the Emperor Vespasian and was completed by his son Titus in 80 AD.