Rome & Vatican City

Rome 

Rome is a fascinating city in terms of historical places, ruins, art, and museums. If you are interested in any of these, Rome is the right place to be in. During your visit, you will witness the history. The city includes so many places that shouldn't be missed. Here are the major ones:

  

Colleseoum

Palatino

Foro Romano

Piazza Venezia

Piazza Cavour

Quirinale Palace

Piazza Barberini

Spanish Steps

Villa Borghese

Fontana de Trevi

Pantheon

Palazzo Farnese

Piazza Navona

Piazza repubblica

Stazione Termini

Piazza Dell'esquilino (santamaria maggiore)

Via Nazionale

Piazza Agusto Imperatore

Via del Corso

Via Condotti (the most famous shopping street)

Piazza del Popolo

Castel S Angelo

Palazzo di Guistizia

Piazza Cavour and the garden

Circo Massiomo

Parlemento

Piazza di Pietra

Piaza S Giovannini

Piramide.

Vatican City 

Vatican City (the Pope's speech is every Wednesday at 10:00am. Keep in mind that the speech is free and open for everyone. On the other hand, you will see many ticket sellers on your way to the Vatican Basilica.)

Also in Vatican city :

San Pietro, Piazza San Pietro, Vatican Museum, Vatican Garden are must-be-seen places.

Tips:

- The central historical part of Rome can be walked but if you want to go to different parts of Rome that might be tiring. Keep in mind that in Rome transportation is a bit problematic, using tram can ease this difficulty. The available 2 metro lines are not sufficient enough and not well managed. The buses don't have AC and they can be unbelievably crowded :) Hop-on hop-off buses are another alternative for tourists, as well.

- Get ready to taste hundred different types of pizzas and kinds of pasta. Don't forget the ice cream ("Gelato").
- For the airport transportation, take the train called Leonardo express, it takes 30 minutes to reach the airport.
-  For the Vatican Museum and the garden you have to take an appointment in advance at least 3 days ago.

I give the list of all the museums since they are too many to list, however, you can obtain the list from any tourism information office with their pre-appointment requirements.

Keep in mind that Rome itself is an open-air museum.

Ciao!