Rome Travel and Tourism Guide, Italy

Delicacies which can be tasted in Rome

timeoutinparis — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:36:22 +0000

When in Rome, people can certainly go for the famous Italian pizza. But, there are still some other delicacies which can be tasted. In Rome, tourists can taste:

• Carciofi alla romana, artichokes cooked in Roman style
• Carciofi alla giudia, artichokes cooked in Jewish style
• Puntarelle, Chicory Salad
• Bucatini alla Amatriciana, a pasta dish
• Spaghetti alla “Carbonara”, a sauce made with egg and pancetta (bacon)
• Abbacchio alla “scottadito,” which is lamb chops.
• Coda alla “vaccinara,” which is beef stew
• Panini
• Ice cream
• Trippa
• Coffee

The graceful fountains, statues and domes

timeoutinparis — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:08:03 +0000

Rome Colosseum

Rome, the capital of Italy, is one of the most renowned tourist destinations in the European Union. Tourists come every year from around the world to visit world-renowned landmarks such as the Colosseum, the Forum and the Patheon. Young couples love making wish by throwing three coins into Trevi Fountain, adventurers like climbing the Spanish Steps and others enjoy a café latte in Piazza Navona.

At Vatican City, pilgrims as well as visitors can visit St Peter’s Cathedral which is graced with its fountains, statues and the beautiful church dome. The Vatican Museum gives the tourists opportunity to have a glance of the masterpieces Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael or the Sistine Chapel. Some other places of interest are Capitoline Museums, Catacombe di Priscilla, Tomb of St Peter and many more.

Rome – The City of Fountains

timeoutinparis — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:22:09 +0000

Rome is settled at the confluence of the River Aniene and Tiber. Rome is the capital of Italy which has developed itself from the reigns of Constantine I into a modern, cosmopolitan city. Rome is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the Europe offering some great historical and cultural attractions. The historic centre of Rome city is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Thus, visit to the Rome is incomplete if you do not tour both modern as well as ancient buildings of the city. It is also represented as the Global City as it has strong influence in the politics, media, the arts and culture.

The cultural history of Rome spans to over more than thousand years. The culture and heritage of Rome has made it the third most visited city in the European Union. Tourists usually visit the Colosseum, the ruins of Roman Forum, Galleria Borghese and the Pantheon, drop coins in Trevi Fountain, climb the Spanish Steps or enjoy caffe latte in Piazza Navona. If you want to have the experience of the Renaissance and Baroque character of Rome, you can visit its central part.

Even the Vatican City can be explored on your visit to Rome. Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Cathedral with its fountains, statues and the beautiful church dome is famous among the tourists. The Vatican Museum too features masterpieces of Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael.

Rome also has beautiful beaches at Lazio coastal area where you can relax. Enjoy the ancient historical heritage as well as modern culture of Rome on your visit to the city.