Rome, the Capital of the Roman Empire of old, now, the Capital of one of the most seductive countries in all of Europe and the Mediterranean, Italy. Rome is where all the flavors of Italy converge into a heady mix of enchanting ruins, incredible art, inspiring architecture and a vibrant street life like no other in the Planet. Ask any seasoned tourist and they will tell you there isn’t a more romantic and inspiring city than Italy’s capital, Rome.
Because it was the Capital of one of the largest Empires in the history of the World, you can rest assured that the cultural richness Rome has to offer will take more than one journey to it, to get to enjoy everything this wonderful City has to offer its visitors.
Beautiful churches in Rome, Italy
Rome’s exhilarating spectacle of the cityscape is the result of over 3000 years of urban development. The iconic ancient ruins of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Pantheon takes you back to the golden age of the City when it was known as the “caput mundi” Italian for “Capital of the World”, also with its numerous ancient churches and monumental basilicas it testifies as Rome being the seat of power of the Catholic Church.
Cultural and artistic richness
Looming over the City line you can clearly see St. Peter’s Basilica towering from the Vatican City, an epic show and masterpiece from the days of the Renaissance architecture. The historical legacy of this wondrous Capital City is completed by Piazzas, elaborate Fountains, and a baroque flourish decorate every street in Rome, captivating the attention of every tourist.
There are only a few cities in the World that can play a rival to Rome’s artistic and cultural heritage. Throughout its very long history, this City has been in the epicenter of Western Art, giving birth to some of the greatest artists of all times, as well as attracting the great ones from other regions, which lead to a creative battle between, pushing the envelope further and further for creative achievements.
Italian capital city skyline, Rome center of business and politics
The result of this battle has left Rome as a priceless battleground filled with incredible artistic and cultural treasures in every corner. Rome has ancient statues adorning its Museums. Inside the Museums, you’ll find Byzantine mosaics alongside Renaissance frescoes dazzling the eyes of those who come to visit.
Rome city – Journey into the past
Walking down the streets you’ll see amazing medieval Piazzas surrounded by baroque facades. A quick walk to downtown Rome and you won’t have to go much further to see giant masterpieces by some of the most influential artists of all times, sculptures by the grand master Michelangelo, Canvases painted by Caravaggio, Frescoes by the great Raphael, and Fountains sculpt by the grand Bernini.
City skyline, Rome, Italy
History and Art aren’t the only things this city has to offer if you are a foodie and want to enjoy the most authentic Italian cuisine then Rome gets you covered, there are countless StreetSide cafes all of which gives you an incredible view of the City.
Best Rome attractions:
Colloseum, Roman Forum, St Peter’s Basilica, Palatine Hill, Raphael Rooms, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Spanish steps, Travi fountain, Vatican city, Vatican museums, Sistine Chapel in Vatican
