Open Booking. When it comes to cultural wonders and artistic marvels, all roads lead to Rome! Roma or Rome is the beautiful Italian capital, famous for its countless attractions and historical heritage, making it an absolute must for anyone looking to indulge in a cultural getaway in one of Italy's most enchanting destinations.
What's more, this city is also a cosmopolitan centre, ensuring visitors from all over the globe have always something to enjoy when they visit. And, getting there is very simple, thanks to a good rail network and low-cost train tickets. Rome is well connected to the major Italian cities by regional and high-speed trains. Roma Termini is the main station of the capital, providing regional, national and international connections.
Trains to Rome from Naples take approximately 1h, from Florence 1h 30m, while the journey from Venice takes less than 4h. Direct services are provided by Trenitalia, through the famous Frecciarossa and Frecciargento, and by Italo, thanks to their new high-speed trains, allowing people to travel in the city in a fast, easy and comfortable way.
From all three stations, it's possible to reach the two main airports Fiumicino and Ciampino as well as the Civitavecchia harbour. With over two thousand years of history to discover, a long weekend would be enough to scratch the surface, but you might be tempted to stay longer to explore the city's beautiful surrounding countryside or even take to the coast. Think of the must-see sights as being divided into three main groups.
Take the metro to the impressive Colosseum and book a guide to learn about all the events that used to take place here. Make sure you also stop by Palatine Hill , the birthplace of the Roman Empire. Next, head into the part of the city where elegant piazzas have spawned a thousand cafes β we're looking at you, Campo de' Fiori and Piazza del Popolo. It's well known that this city-state within Rome is home to the Pope, who has his own guard. The Swiss Guards, in their mediaeval costumes, are a little camera shy, but there are plenty of people-watching opportunities as you queue to visit the Sistine Chapel and its beautiful 16th-century Michelangelo-painted ceiling.
