Rome
As capital of the Roman Empire, the Papal States and Italy, Rome truly is the "Eternal City". One of the world's most elegant capitals the layers of history and the city's sheer excess of beauty can prove overwhelming to the unsuspecting visitor.

This is a city best explored on foot, with every corner offering an overlooked treasure or unforgettable panorama. Roman columns soar up aimlessly next to medieval basilicas, the sound of water splashing in fountains fills the air in front of Renaissance palaces and exuberant Romans jostle through multi-colored markets and winding cobbled streets.

Breathe the air of the Caesars in the Roman forum, stroll through the menacing Colosseum, marvel at the splendors of the Vatican Palace - and you will wonder if this can be the capital of a modern industrial nation or whether you have stepped back into the pages of history. But around these relics of history Rome is still evolving. It's at the cutting edge of fashion and cuisine and is one of the most popular shopping destinations on Earth.

Rome has the appearance of a large modern metropolis, incomparably beautiful for the magnificent position, luminous sky and innumerable monuments that give her a grandiose architectural character. The most characteristic points of interest are Borghese Villa and Gardens, Via Nazionale, newly restored Trevi fountain, Spanish Steps (Piazza di Spagna), Trajan's Market, Militia's Tower, Via IV Novembre, Piazza Venezia, Piazza Navona, Pantheon, the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, the Colosseum, Castle Sant’Angelo, San Clemente Basilica, Catacombs of St. Domitilla, St. Paul Gate, Basilica of St. Pauls and the Piazza della Repubblica. The Colosseum, Roman Forum and Vatican Museums/Sistine Chapel (NOTE: only CASH may be used in the Vatican, no cards are accepted) may have large queues during high season. We suggest booking a tour for these points of interest to avoid long queues. Be sure to visit the different neighborhoods of Rome such as Trastevere, Parioli (Rome’s most elegant residential section) and the Jewish Ghetto.