Rome Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital and largest city of Italy
About Rome
Situated on the River Tiber, between the Apennine Mountains and the Tyrrhenian Sea, the "Eternal City" was once the administrative centre of the mighty Roman Empire, governing a vast region that stretched all the way fromBritainto Mesopotamia. Today it remains the seat of the Italian government and home to numerous ministerial offices. Rome has 2.7 million inhabitants while the metropolitan area is home to around 4.5 million. Architecturally and culturally, Rome has some contrasts - you have areas with pompously huge majestic palaces, avenues and basilicas, which are then surrounded by tiny alleyways, little churches and old houses. The centre of Rome is mainly ancient, and modern buildings are usually concentrated in the suburbs, unlikeMilan(where new and old architecture is combined both
Top Attractions in Rome
Explore the best things to see and do in Rome:
- ★Estate Romana Festival
- ★Festa dell'Unità
- ★Opera at Caracalla
- ★White Night (Notte Bianca)
Where to Stay in Rome
- 🏨Camping Tiber
- 🏨Happy Valley
Rome Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 18 sections including: