Rome, Rome Travel Information

Rome is embedded in centuries of history and culture, it is Italy's capital and largest city, offering far more than one can see in one visit.

Top Sights

• St. Peter's Basilica : One of the largest churches in the world, this is the "heart" of Vatican City, home of the Pope
• Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi) : largest Baroque fountain in Rome
• Capitoline Museums : Based upon an architectural sketch by Michelangelo, this 17th-century museum showcases a prominent collection of artifacts, art and archaeological finds.
• Via Appia : the most important ancient Roman road
• Galleria Borghese : one of the world's premiere art museums

Top Activities

• The Museo Nazionale Romano : The Museo Nazionale Romano opened in 1889 and was initially housed exclusively in the third century Baths of Diocletian
• Olive Tours : For a spectacular day trip or overnight from Rome , with great food, wine, and pastoral settings that can't be beat, check out Johnny Madge's gastronomical tours in the Sabine Hills, roughly 45 minutes from Rome by train. Johnny is a professional olive oil judge and an active participant in Slow Foods, an international nonprofit organization that promotes local food traditions to counteract fast food culture. This British native is knowledgeable, engaging, and delightful company. With advanced reservations, Johnny will meet your party at Poggio Merteto train station and take you in a comfortable van to see the olive harvests (in season), with a particular focus on Le Comari. This beautiful, unique property, across the valley from the sixth-century Farfa Abbey, is run by two sisters, Francesca and Paola Pingi, along with their mother, Anna Maria Billi, who together produce some of the most sought after olive oils in the world. Johnny will guide you to see and taste what makes a great olive oil, followed by a private luncheon of wonderful home-cooked specialties at Le Comari, while looking out over the spectacular landscape of the Sabine Hills. Depending on your interests, Johnny can also take you to his own village of Casperia , where he runs the local wine bar. This intimate bar, stocked with rare but affordable wines (and of course olive oils), should not be missed, and if you fall in love with Casperia's medieval streets and hill-top perch, the local B&B provides lodging. But Johnny can provide details on that.
• Auditorium Parco della Musica : The Auditorium Parco della Musica is a large public music complex to the north of Rome. It is considered one of the greatest music and theatrical locations in Rome and it's the choice destination for visitors wanting a cultural experience.
• Vatican Museum : museum housing some of the worlds most important religious relics dating back to the first century BC

Top Shoppings

• Fendi : The real deal - men's fashion, women's fashion - as well as ready to wear
• Piazza di Campo dei Fiori : Traditional Roman market
• Tiber Shoes : shop for shoes
• Via Condotti : Home to Italy's top designer stores such as Armani, Prada, Versace, Dolce and Gabbana, Gucci and other notable names.
• Via del Corso : Bustling pedestrianised street that runs from Piazza del Popolo down to Piazza Venezia. Via del Corso is very popular with Romans and Tourists alike and is home to famous shops like the Ferrari flagship store and Swarowski Crystal. If it's retail therapy in Rome you are after then the Via del Corso is a must!

Top Restaurants

• Antica Pesa : BEST CLASSIC ROMAN/HISTORICAL RESTAURANT: # Open from 8.00 pm to 11.30 pm # Closed on Sunday # Address: via Garibaldi, 18 Roma - Trastevere # Booking +39 06 5809236
• Il Bacaro : Enjoy classic Italian food in this small, romantic eatery.
• Maccheroni : Maccheroni's restaurant menu offers true, traditionally homemade Roman cuisine, as well as Italian regional specialties. Its wine list includes house wine and Chianti, as well as Italy's finest labels.

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