Rome , the capital city of Italy and of the Lazio region, is situated on the central-western part of the Italian peninsula. This third largest metropolitan city of Italy is one of the densely populated regions of Italy .
The weather of Rome is a typical Mediterranean climate. The weather remains pleasant between the months of April and June and then around September to October. During the month of August, the temperature during the daytime often rises above 32° C. The winters are cold with the day temperature rising approximately till 14° C (57° F), in the month of December.
Rome the eternal city with its ancient monuments, interesting medieval churches, beautiful fountains, museums, and Renaissance palaces, makes a famous vacation joint in Italy . Modern Rome is a lively city with some of the outstanding restaurants and brilliant nightlife. Apart from it Rome has some of the enormously beautiful and breathtaking sites to visit. Some of the top most attractive tourist destinations to be found in Rome are:
St. Peter's Basilica - It is the largest Roman Catholic building in the world. It possesses important works by Michelangelo and Bernini.
Vatican Museums -It is the largest museum compound in the world which exhibits
3000 years old works of art belonging to the Classical and modern world.
The Colosseum- It is the largest monument of Imperial Rome . The Colosseum huge amphitheater that addressed the fights between the fierce gladiator and wild animals interests many tourists.
The Roman Forum – The Roman Forum, city's most important archaeological sites was the focal point of Republican Rome . It exhibits 900 years old monuments.
The Pantheon - The Pantheon is one of the best-preserved ancient buildings of Italy . It was a pagan temple changed into a church.
The Capitoline Hill - It is an amazing joint to view the Roman Forum. The main attraction of the place is the grand Piazza del Campidoglio created by Michelangelo. It also has two museums exhibiting remarkable sculptures, paintings, frescoes, and mosaics.
Piazza Navona -A lively market square surrounded by expensive cafes and three lavish fountains at its centre.
The Villa Borghese - It has a large collection of famous sculptures and paintings and is famously known as Galleria Borghese.
Some other beautiful and charming
tourists' vacation points in
Rome are:
- Piazza nova
- Baths of Caracalla
- Trajan's market
- Ostia Antia
