A city built on seven hills on the banks of the Tiber – Rome, where all roads lead to. Also known as the Eternal City, Rome is known for its full and rich history and it's religious and culture. Over the centuries royalty and papal rivalries prevailed, leading to turbulence and upheavals. But the outcome has been the present city of Rome, which has some of the finest architecture and art handed down from the last two thousand years. A booking on any of the Rome flights will open the doors of this magical city for you.
In spite of being so rich in history and culture Rome is not just museum status – it is a vibrant city offering great culture, scenery, ambience and food. It is ideal for a getaway holiday. Anyone who has been to Greece will rave about Pompeii. What if you were to hear that Rome is better than Pompeii? It's an ancient town of Ostia Antica which was abandoned by the Romans and was once buried in silt, is now a place of interest. You will get to see beautiful frescoes decorating the walls, columns which reach to the sky, stunning mosaics – even marble-seated communal public toilets.
Rome is a city of the past and the present – it can be termed as the world's biggest open air museum. As one of the world's most photogenic cities, Rome's most well known landmarks are The Vatican, St. Peter's Square, the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain. As a honeymoon destination Rome has the right romantic background; it is also a city of high fashion. The works of Michelangelo, artist and genius can be seen in his many paintings, frescoes and sculptures – Moses, the Pieta and the Sistine Chapel. One of the main attractions of Rome is its many 'squares' which form the core of the city. Some of the well known ones are Piazza del Campidoglio, Piazza di Spagna, Piazza Venezia and St. Peter's Square. Rome has about 19 basilicas, St. Peter's Basilica being the largest basilica in Christianity.
Among the many spectacular sights in Rome is The Colosseum, which stands out. It is a large structure built in ancient times and took about 10 years to construct. The Colosseum was the place where gladiatorial and animal combats took place – entertainment for the people of ancient Rome. The administrative and corporate heart of Rome is the Roman Forum. Another very impressive building is the Pantheon, a temple which was originally dedicated to 'all gods'. Rome's fountains have also enjoyed worldwide fame. The Trevi Fountain is one of Rome's major attractions. The Fountain of Four Rivers, a masterpiece designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini can be found in the Piazza Navona. Other interesting sights to see are the Roman Aqueducts, the Catacombs, Baths of Caracalla and the Appian Way. Rome flights are available on all major airline schedules so make a booking and join the group of happy, enthralled visitors to this city.
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