Rome overview
St Ambrose's famous advice to St Augustine. When in Rome do as the Romans do, when elsewhere, live as they live elsewhere. This amazing historic and artistic capital of the world traces its roots back over 2000 years and begs its visitors to enjoy its sights, its treasures, its food, its wines and its people.
Rome certainly wasn't built in one day, and for thousands of years merchants, pilgrims and tourists have wended their way towards this magical city which crowns seven hills along the winding banks of the Tiber. Rome has unarguably the richest, fullest history of any city on earth.
Its position in the world's greatest Empire, its significance as a religious and cultural centre, its turbulent centuries of upheaval, and aristocratic and papal rivalries have led to a culturally, architecturally and artistically unique city. But Rome is far from simply being a museum: it's a colourful and vibrant living city whose food, culture, scenery and ambiance make for an exciting city destination
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Climate
Summers are hot; spring and autumn are delightfully mild and are definitely the best seasons to visit. Winters are cool and at times rainy, but with many sunny days.
Did you know?
Isola Tiberina, in the middle of the Tiber river, is the world’s smallest inhabited island. It is located in the southern bend of the Tiber and is approximately 270 metres long and 67 metres wide. There is a legend which says that after the fall of the hated tyrant Tarquinius Superbus (510 BC), the angry Romans threw his body into the Tiber. His body then settled onto the bottom where dirt and silt accumulated around it and eventually formed Tiber Island.
Rome hotels
Albergo del Sole Al Pantheon
Close to the Trevi Fountain in a prime location in front of the Pantheon
Berg Luxury Hotel
Located in a quiet street in the heart of Rome, near the exclusive Via Veneto, Villa Borghese and Piazza di Spagna
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Gran Melia Rome, Luxury Urban Resort
A brand new city centre hotel located in the historic Gianicolo area and within walking distance of St Peter’s Basilica and Piazza Navona
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Hotel Barocco
In an excellent location for exploring the Eternal City, the elegant Hotel Barocco is set in an ancient aristocratic building right in the heart of Rome facing Piazza Barberini
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Hotel Bernini Bristol
Overlooking Bernini’s famous Triton Fountain and dating back to the late 19th century the splendid Hotel Bernini Bristol faces the Piazza Barberini
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Hotel d' Inghilterra
Hotel d’Inghilterra is a restored 17th century palazzo just a short stroll from the Spanish Steps
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Hotel dei Mellini
In a superb setting beside the Tiber and close to the Spanish Steps, Hotel dei Mellini has easy access to all the historic sights
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Hotel Eden
In the heart of the city overlooking the seven hills and close to the Spanish Steps, Hotel Eden is one of Rome's most exclusive hotels
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Hotel Majestic Roma
Situated in the heart of the Via Veneto, close to the Spanish Steps and Villa Borghese Gardens
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Hotel Ponte Sisto
Within walking distance of Piazza Navona and the Pantheon, Hotel Ponte Sisto is located across the Sisto Bridge from the medieval houses, restaurants and craft shops of the renowned trastevere area.
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Hotel River Palace
Located in the historic heart of the city and close to the River Tiber
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The Duke Hotel
One of Rome's finest four star properties, The Duke Hotel lies in the heart of the quiet and exclusive residential area of Parioli
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The Westin Excelsior
Located on the famous Via Veneto and only moments from the historic wonders of Rome
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Climate
Summers are hot; spring and autumn are delightfully mild and are definitely the best seasons to visit. Winters are cool and at times rainy, but with many sunny days.
Did you know?
Isola Tiberina, in the middle of the Tiber river, is the world’s smallest inhabited island. It is located in the southern bend of the Tiber and is approximately 270 metres long and 67 metres wide. There is a legend which says that after the fall of the hated tyrant Tarquinius Superbus (510 BC), the angry Romans threw his body into the Tiber. His body then settled onto the bottom where dirt and silt accumulated around it and eventually formed Tiber Island.
Rome sightseeing
Magnificent and overwhelming, Rome rises up from the banks of the River Tiber and boasts some of Europe's finest examples of Classical, Romanesque, Medieval and Renaissance architecture.
This Eternal City offers endless sightseeing treats including the Roman Empire's largest amphitheatre, the Colosseum; the columns, arches, and porticoes of The Forum; the largest of all Roman Catholic churches, St Peter's Basilica; Rome's best preserved monument, the magnificent Pantheon and, of course, the splendours of Vatican City, and the visual feast of the Sistine Chapel with its famous frescoed ceiling by Michelangelo.
All visitors must throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain to ensure their return; and in discovering various squares and palaces, don't miss the bustling Campo dei Fiori, a lively fruit, vegetable and flower market, and Palazzo Farnese, Rome's finest Renaissance Palace.
The famed Via Veneto, home to embassies, deluxe hotels and outdoor cafes, is now only faintly evocative of its Dolce Vita days when Rome was the hedonistic Hollywood of Europe, but the city's most sophisticated shopping district, the area around Piazza di Spagna, which used to draw aristocratic travellers on their Grand Tour and poets from the Romantic era, still attracts a cosmopolitan crowd; the well-heeled and elegant visit the sophisticated boutiques along the Via dei Condotti and the more casually shod linger on the glorious Spanish Steps.
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Climate
Summers are hot; spring and autumn are delightfully mild and are definitely the best seasons to visit. Winters are cool and at times rainy, but with many sunny days.
Did you know?
Isola Tiberina, in the middle of the Tiber river, is the world’s smallest inhabited island. It is located in the southern bend of the Tiber and is approximately 270 metres long and 67 metres wide. There is a legend which says that after the fall of the hated tyrant Tarquinius Superbus (510 BC), the angry Romans threw his body into the Tiber. His body then settled onto the bottom where dirt and silt accumulated around it and eventually formed Tiber Island.
Rome cuisine
Rome is a world centre for style and design, with some of the most exclusive shops, trendy bars and clubs, as well as a huge choice of places to eat, from sophisticated restaurants to more traditional trattorias. Enjoy an espresso or cappuccino and cornetto (croissant) for breakfast in any local bar or café, and for a light lunch, choose a tavola calda; a bar with informal tables serving a variety of hot and cold dishes.
For evening dining, the word ristorante usually indicates a more elaborate establishment than a cosy trattoria or rustic osteria, but the distinction can become blurred. Delicious fresh ingredients are used, and visitors will delight in the wide choices of antipasti, soups, pasta, pizza, meat, fish, contorno (vegetables), and cheese; local carafes and bottled vintage wines are of course widely available. Desserts are usually gelato, panna cotta, or zabaglione, which should be sent back if not served warm!
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Climate
Summers are hot; spring and autumn are delightfully mild and are definitely the best seasons to visit. Winters are cool and at times rainy, but with many sunny days.
Did you know?
Isola Tiberina, in the middle of the Tiber river, is the world’s smallest inhabited island. It is located in the southern bend of the Tiber and is approximately 270 metres long and 67 metres wide. There is a legend which says that after the fall of the hated tyrant Tarquinius Superbus (510 BC), the angry Romans threw his body into the Tiber. His body then settled onto the bottom where dirt and silt accumulated around it and eventually formed Tiber Island.
Rome offers
Gran Melia Rome, Luxury Urban Resort
A brand new city centre hotel located in the historic Gianicolo area and within walking distance of St Peter’s Basilica and Piazza Navona
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Hotel Barocco
In an excellent location for exploring the Eternal City, the elegant Hotel Barocco is set in an ancient aristocratic building right in the heart of Rome facing Piazza Barberini
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Hotel Bernini Bristol
Overlooking Bernini’s famous Triton Fountain and dating back to the late 19th century the splendid Hotel Bernini Bristol faces the Piazza Barberini
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Hotel d' Inghilterra
Hotel d’Inghilterra is a restored 17th century palazzo just a short stroll from the Spanish Steps
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Hotel dei Mellini
In a superb setting beside the Tiber and close to the Spanish Steps, Hotel dei Mellini has easy access to all the historic sights
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Hotel Ponte Sisto
Within walking distance of Piazza Navona and the Pantheon, Hotel Ponte Sisto is located across the Sisto Bridge from the medieval houses, restaurants and craft shops of the renowned trastevere area.
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The Westin Excelsior
Located on the famous Via Veneto and only moments from the historic wonders of Rome
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Map
Climate
Summers are hot; spring and autumn are delightfully mild and are definitely the best seasons to visit. Winters are cool and at times rainy, but with many sunny days.
Did you know?
Isola Tiberina, in the middle of the Tiber river, is the world’s smallest inhabited island. It is located in the southern bend of the Tiber and is approximately 270 metres long and 67 metres wide. There is a legend which says that after the fall of the hated tyrant Tarquinius Superbus (510 BC), the angry Romans threw his body into the Tiber. His body then settled onto the bottom where dirt and silt accumulated around it and eventually formed Tiber Island.