Weekend City Breaks in Rome (Roma) - Short Breaks in Rome, Italy - Suggested Itineraries
RomeWhat to expect on a Rome (Roma) Weekend Break
Enormous, opulent Rome ; city of Caesar and motor scooters, Roman Holiday and ruins. Home to 3.5 million people, Rome is more than cathedrals and a Colosseum; this thoroughly modern metropolis blends antiquity with high fashion, culture and plenty of sunshine. As a city, Rome is easier to experience than explain; for this reason a weekend city break in Rome should top everyone's list.
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Map of Rome (Roma)
http://www.romaturismo.it - Official tourist site for Rome.
Surely Romulus had no idea the Eternal City would spring from his early village along the banks of the Tiber ; today it ranks as one of the Top Three most popular European cities to visit. No matter if you plan to use a lifetime's supply of film in Rome or prefer to experience the city as a local, if you're looking for information on a weekend break to Rome you're in the right place.
Accommodation - Apartments - Ciampino Airport - Holidays - Luxury Hotels - Short Breaks - Sightseeing - Things to do - Tourist Information - Tours
Here we cover everything to help you plan a mini break to Rome with a smart store of knowledge. From knowing where to get the best espresso to finding budget lodging and cheap tickets, we cover all those topics and more.
Sightseeing is a must. From the home of gladiatorial battle, the Colosseum, to where Anita Ekberg cinematically immortalised the Fountain of Trevi in La Dolce Vita, the city holds more attractions than can possibly be viewed in a lifetime.
Food and drink are integral. Cuisine is a major part of any weekend break to Rome ; with fresh pasta, savoury pastries and decadently delicious gelato, no one should leave Rome without sampling the delicious dishes of the region.
Plan a daytrip outside the city. Rome is a metropolis where the whine of motor scooters plays a constant soundtrack; leave the city for a day to experience the Italian coast, mountains and countryside that have spent centuries luring Romans from their city walls.
Goods news for those planning a short, cheap holiday to Rome : the city can be surprisingly affordable. Most of the major attractions are open to the public; admission fees only apply when entering a museum or gallery. Good, filling and inexpensive food is easily found in neighbourhood trattorias and pizzerias, and delicious wine flows by the litre.
For those planning their weekend break to Rome on a more liberal budget, the city is filled with luxury hotels situated in 17th, 18th and 19th century villas, palazzos and cathedrals. A number of tours are available for all price ranges, whether you prefer to join a private guided tour of the Vatican or simply stroll through the Colosseum on a sunny day.
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