Buongiorno di Rome, Italy!
Rome is an ancient city with much of its architecture still alive and thriving. From the enchanting Italian streets to the gorgeous ancient architecture you can not go wrong with a trip to Rome.
When planning your trip it is possible to conquer everything in a mere 48 hours but if you want to go inside all of the museums you will need a lot longer. I was in Rome for only two days and this was plenty of time to get around.
To enter things such as the Colosseum or the Vatican could take you a whole day from waiting in line to walking through. There are ways to avoid the line so make sure you plan ahead.
The metro is a good the way to go for transportation. Do not rent a car because Romans drive crazy and it is much faster and easier to just take the metro. The metro may seem scary but on the maps inside of the stations, they have labels of which stops are to which landmarks so it is not all that hard. My advice is to buy a pass for 48 hours or more if you are there longer because the metro will become your friend. If you need to transfer lines you must buy another ticket so the price of the 48 hours ticket ends up being a ton cheaper than buying many individual passes. It also allows you to change plans. If you miss a stop or decided you want to go somewhere else or go back to a place it is nice on both your wallet and watch to just keep going.
There are lots to see in Rome but it is very much a tourist town so all the spots to hit will more than likely be extremely crowded. Here are my favorite sites from my visit to Rome.
Fontana Di Trevi
This fountain is the largest in Rome and one of the most famous in the world. The legend says that if you throw a coin in with your right hand over your left shoulder it will ensure a trip back to Rome. So that means I will be back to this beautiful place. This was the most crowded spot that I visited. With that being said about 3,000 euros are thrown into the fountain each day and are swept out each night and donated to charity. If You are looking to take good pictures here come early or just wait your turn. If you walk up to the fountain and wait for people to be done taking their picture quick take their spot for the best picture.
Colosseo
The Colosseum is a must see when going to Rome. Yet it is another crowded place. I have found that the best picture is from far away. If you go up the stairs on the street where the metro is you will come to an overlook where there are far fewer people for a picture perfect view. Going into the Colosseum is can be hard and the line can be very long but the view is amazing. Plan ahead to skip the line.
Piazza Di Spagna
The Spanish Steps are one of the most famous stairs in Rome. At the bottom of the stairs lies the Spanish square where the Spanish embassy is. The fountain just at the bottom of the stairs named Fontana della Barcaccia or “Fountain of the Ugly Boat” is said that during the flood of the river Tiber in the 16th Century a fishing boat was carried away to this exact spot. At the top of the stairs, there is the Trinita dei Monti Church that was constructed in the late 1500’s.
Pantheon
From the large pillars on the outside to the incredible ceiling on the inside, you won’t be disappointed. Inside the Pantheon, there are beautiful things on the walls and if you look up you will notice that there is a hole in the ceiling. It is said that when it rains the rain does not get inside.
Fori Imperiali
Julius Caesar was the first to build on the Fora (or Public squares). They were used as a common area for politics, religion, and economy. The remains of it are still there standing strong. It is crazy to think about what was truly possible in a time where there was not apple products and advanced tools for convenience. They built all of this from the ground up and it is truly astonishing.
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Comment if I missed any must-see spots in Rome.
Arrivederci
xoxo Gina