When most people think of Rome,
the Vatican City automatically comes to mind. The Vatican
City is an enclave or Rome. The Vatican is a wonderful
place to visit while you are seeing Rome, but the Eternal City also
has many other things going for it.
Rome, Italy sits
on the River Tiber, between the Apennine Mountains and the Tyrrhenian Sea.
It is the capital city of Italy and the Lazio
region. The population of Rome is more than 2.7 million. The central
metropolitan area has a population of around 4 million.
It would be hard to determine
what is most fascinating about Rome. From the Vatican to
the Colisseum, there are many places to get a feel of the historical culture
that this beautiful city has to offer.
The climate in
Rome is mild and sunny during the spring and fall months. Normal
temperatures during late August are still in the 90 degree range. During
December, when most of the world is covered in freezing temperatures and
blankets of snow, Romes highs generally reach 57 degrees. The overall
climate in Rome is a typical Mediterranean climate, and although the most
comfortable temperatures are found from April to June, any time of year
is perfect for visiting Italys capital city.
Within the Centro Storico,
Romes historic centre, you will find buildings from
the Renaissance period. Narrow, winding, cobble stone streets are located
on the side, and they open up to wonderful piazzas by Baroque Churches,
regal palaces and beautiful fountains. Berninis Fountain of the Four Rivers
is located in Rome in the exquisite and romantic Piazza Navona. You can
easily walk from there to the Piazza di Spagna and the Trevi Fountain by
La Dolce Vita.
The Vatican State lies
just to the west across the Tiber River. Here you can see the monumental
Vatican, which is home to Pope Benedict XVI and see the spiritual
center of the Roman Catholic Church.
The Colosseum is found in Rome
also. This splendid and historical monument was built almost 2000 years
ago, and is considered an architectural wonder. The Colosseum amphitheatre
was used historically to host gladiator shows. There were also animal hunts
shown inside the amphitheatre. The Colosseum is filled with ancient culture
and breathtakingly beautiful views of civilization in early Italy.
There are many beautiful places
to visit in Rome, and many friendly natives to this
area. Finding time to enjoy everything that Rome has to offer may be your
only worry.
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