Let’s make your Italian experience something unique! Before booking your trip make sure to select the perfect location for your staing in Rome. Rome has many areas in the city center, each one with its own unique touch and style. Where should you start from? Here are some guidelines.

1)TRASTEVERE: grew in the middle ages with narrow, winding, irregular streets. There was no space for carriages to pass, therefore Trastevere remained a maze of narrow streets what is known today.

You will find that Trastevere area is all year round the place where roman nightlife is cool, and it is famous for restaurants, clubs, small theaters and artisans in a picturesque maze of narrow alleyways.

During the evenings, cafe and restaurants spill out their tables over to the pavement, Santa Maria square becoming the hearth of the nightlife. In the morning you can best appreciate this friendly and truly roman neighborhood.

2)THE SPANISH STEPS: in Italian means “Scalinata”. They can be easily found and recognized by a rectangle like shape and an early Baroque water fountain called “La Fontana della Barcaccia” (“Fountain of the Old Boat”), built in 1627-29 at the foot of the stairs.

It is without a doubt the longest and widest staircase in all Europe; one of the most popular and famous places in Rome. Nowadays, the Spanish Steps area has become a meeting point and also an attraction if you want to take a romantic or scenic ride in a carriage pulled by a horse around Rome.

3)THE PANTHEON: built by the romans in 27 B.C, once the “Temple of all the gods” (by definition) it was turned into a church in 609. This perfect square rests on a cylinder and it measures 142 ft per 142ft high.

Incredibly well preserved, probably among the best among all of the Roman buildings and monuments in Rome, definitely a must see in your tour planning.

There is nothing more relaxing then having your Italian cappuccino, pasta or pizza in one of its many neighbouring restaurants while facing this magnificent wonder of the world. Some of the best souvenir shops and “Gelato” in Rome can be found anywhere in this area.

4)THE COLOSSEUM: originally known as the “Flavian Amphitheater”, was capable of seating 55,000 spectators. Deadly gladiatorial combats and wild animals fights were staged here free of charge by the emperor for its citizens.

It was ordered by Vespasiano between 70 and 72 AD but actually finished only in 80 AD by Domitiano, his son. Still impressive nowadays, well after its glorious days, it is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Rome.

The colossuem is occasionally hosting some special events on the inside. Modern Stadiums and structures got inspired by the Colosseum’s building structure and by the concepts it introduced.

5)THE VATICAN, St. PETER’S CHURCH: has been the residence of the Popes only since 1377. The Vatican has been an Independent state called “The Vatican City” since February 11, 1929. During each Sunday, the popes give out masses to the public.

The huge square in front of the Basilica fills up with people gathered from everywhere to listen to the words of the pope.

It also houses the best museum of antiquity, artefacts, paintings and archeological finds in the world. Many people travel to Rome just to witness this event. Even though attracts many tourists, it’s still a quiet, settled peaceful area to come and visit.

6)TREVI FOUNTAIN: is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Rome located in the historic centre. It’s the largest standing and most ambitious of the Baroque fountains of Rome measuring 25.9 meters (85 feet) high and 19.8 meters (65 feet) wide.

Its name comes from its position which is at the intersection of “tre vie” (literally ‘three roads’). The building behind Trevi Fountain is called Palazzo dei Duchi di Polis, and its considered a modeled replica of the triumphal arch. The legend says that visitors coming to Rome and throwing a coin into the fountain will return to Rome again!

7)CAMPO DEI FIORI: during the day is conquered by lots of standowners that sell their goods and vegetable in the famous daily outdoor market right in the campo de fiori square. The whole area is very charming and good for quick bite to eat, wonder around, and people watching.

Campo dei Fiori is full of interesting small boutiques and souvenir shops. During the whole year, people sit outside the Piazza surrounded by many outdoor Trattorias and espresso bars.

By night, the area becomes lively with an animated atmosphere where people get together and enjoy the evening. It has become a popular tourist attraction in the past few years.

8)PIAZZA NAVONA: is one of the largest squares in Rome. It is built over the oval structure of the “Stadium of Domitian”, once flooded with water to stage naval battle ships seating 30,000 spectators.

Today, three magnificent fountains in marble decorate the Piazza designed by Bernini with an Egyptian Obelisk in the middle of the square. The streets surrounding Piazza Navona are full of interesting small boutiques and souvenir shops.

From December 8th until January 6th Piazza Navona is the host of the event “Befana” (“Epiphany”) celebration, very popular and characteristic.