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Sights & Sightseeing

An assortment of engendered neighbourhoods constitutes this city originally founded on seven hills. Some of its interesting neighbourhoods which are worth taking a look at by any holidaymaker are listed below

Vatican:

This is where you get to see the fabled St Peter’s basilica, the biggest church all around the globe as well as the Vatican museums which houses the beautiful artworks, Michelangelo's Sistine chapel, and the Raphael rooms. Gardens adorn the place.

Ancient Rome:

If you are looking forward to visit the notable Roman Forum, standing beside the well-known Colosseum and taking a look at the baths of Caracalla and the Circus Maximus, this is the place you should be in.

Historical Centre:

Wondering what is this historical centre within the city of history. It the area contained by the Aurelian Walls which is popularly known as the historic centre. Landmarks here include the Piazza Venezia, Pantheon, Spanish Steps and the Piazza Navona. It well deserves its name as the historical centre as you can catch a glimpse of Bernini, Caravaggio, Borromini and Michelangelo masterworks.

The Aventine and Testaccio:

If you have decided upon this elegant neighborhood to start with your city break tour, here are the things you can check out

  • The Orange gardens and the church of Sant'Alessio and Basilica of Santa Sabina at a stone’s throw away from the place.

  • Enjoy a view of St Peter’s dome from the Maltese embassy keyhole.

  • Testaccio, nestled between Aventine and Tiber River houses the tombs of the famous poets, Shelly and Keats, and also the Caius Cestius' Pyramid.

  • And, after all this you can think of enjoying a typical traditional Roman cuisine at the centrally located restaurants here.

Monti, Via Veneto and Esquilline Hill

In addition to one of the most photographed streets around the globe, Via Veneto, other landmarks of interest here, include the Trevi fountain, the Basilica of St Mary Major and the Trajans Markets.

Prati is a great area to shop while the area of San Lorenzo surprises you with copious restaurants and bars.

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