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What are some of the best things to do in Rome?

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1. Taste the Gelato at GiolittiBest-known as Rome's oldest ice cream parlor, Giolitti's ice cream is famed across the world. Serving hungry customers since the 1900’s, Giolitti’s gelato is favoured by both locals and tourists. Try the bests, from cones, to ice cream cakes to sundaes- this parlor has it all. Apart from its delectable cold items, Giolitti is also known for its confectionary products such as pastries or cassatas that you can gobble down. Location: Via degli Uffici del Vicario, 40, 00186 Roma RM, ItalyTimings: Open between 07.00AM-01.00AM on all days of the week.2. Explore Modern Art in MAXXIDespite the high historical value of the places here, Rome also pays tribute to its contemporary wonders. MAXXI, also known as the National Museum of the 21st century Arts, is a museum of modern art and architecture. Explore the architectural history of the city as you walk along the displays of unique structures, documents and photographs taken and designed by renowned architects and photographers such as Carlo Scarpa, Pier Luigi Nervi, Enrico Del Debbio and Olivo Barberi. Do not, however, miss out on the separate section on art, which features paintings, sculptures, video arts, produced between the 1960’s and 2000, by Italian and foreign artists such as Alighiero Boetti, Francesco Clemente, William Kentridge, and Mario Merz.Location: Via Guido Reni, 4, 00196 Roma RM, ItalyTimings: The Museum remains closed on Mondays. It remains open between 11.00AM-07.00PM on all days of the week.Entry fee: 12 euros.3. Take a day trip to the nearby beachesAlthough Rome isn’t exactly on the seaside, one doesn’t have to travel too far to visit some of the best nearby beaches. If you want to escape the bustle of the capital, you can take a short drive to the nearby cities of Santa Marinella, Fregene, and Cerveteri, and spend a morning picnicking on the white sands there.Best time to visit: Between April to May, or September to November.4. Take a Vespa tour around the cityAmong the many tours available in Rome, one of the most popular is the Scooterama’s scooter tour of the city. The tour takes you across some of the most popular destinations in Rome. There are multiple packages offered by the company, such as the classic tour, the cinema lovers’ tour or the street art tour. Scooterama also provides customized tour packages, catering to your tastes or time frame.Location: Vicolo dei Soldati, 34, 00186 Roma RM, ItalyTimings: 10.00AM-07.00PM on all days of the week.Price: Depends on the tour availed.5. Explore the Hidden treasures of the city with Imago ArtisRome is a city known for its artistic and historical splendor. With Imago Artis tours, one can dig deeper than just the surface of its wonders, and explore the hidden beauty of these monumental places.  The tour provides access to places that are generally off-limits for the public, such as the basements of ancient noble houses, a museum of ancient ruins and the gardens of the Knight of Malta. So, if a private exploration of the city’s hidden gems sounds fun then do opt for the tour. Location: Via Paolo Emilio, 28, 00192 Roma RM, ItalyTimings: 08.30AM-08.30PM on all days of the week. Cost: Depends on the tour availed. 6. Explore the Cinematic History of RomeHome to the Italian Neorealist movement in cinema, the streets of Rome are teeming with the cinematic spirit. The best way to experience the cinematic legacy of Rome is to walk the cobblestoned Via Margutta on foot. The Via Margutta was home to the renowned Italian director, Frederico Fellini, who had spent most of his life here. This picturesque little place was also featured in Gregory Peck’s Roman Holiday. Walking a little further down, one would come across the Piazza di Spagna, which were featured in films like The Talented Mr. Ripley and Roman Holiday.Best time to visit: The Via Margutta can be visited throughout the year.7. Witness ancient sculptures in a former power plantRejecting the traditional design of an art museum, the Museum of Centrale Montemartini presents its wonderfully crafted sculptures against the backdrop of machines. Take a stroll through the marble-clad floors as you explore the Museum’s  magnificent collection of a number of Greek and Roman statues, busts and friezes. Among its most popular exhibits include the bust of the Hera Borghese, and the sculpture of Orpheus with his animals.Location: Via Ostiense, 106, 00154 Roma RM, ItalyTimings: The Museum remains closed on Mondays. It remains open between 09.00AM-07.00PM on all days of the week.Entry Fee: Entry is free for everyone on the first Sunday of each month.- General Entry fee: 17 euros.- For locals: 16 euros.8. Visit the Cat Sanctuary at the spot of Caesar’s murder Rome’s Largo di Torre Argentina is known for hosting the historical murder of Julius Cease in the Ides of March. Owing to its cultural significance, the site has been sealed and kept-off limits for the general public. However, for some years now, the area has been home to a colony of felines. The southwest corner of the Largo di Torre has now been converted to a sanctuary for the strays of Rome, who are fed, cared for and then eventually given up for adoption from here. The plaza houses nearly 150 strays at the moment and all the animal lovers must add this to their Rome itinerary.Location: Central Rome, Largo di Torre Argentina, 00186 Roma RM, ItalyBest time to visit: The Cat Sanctuary can be visited throughout the year.9. Take a stroll along the Appian AnticaWidely considered to be the most important road in Rome, the Appian Way or the Appian Antica, is often referred to as the Queen of Roads. Constructed as early as 312 BC, it connected Ancient Rome to the rest of Italy, and was a vitally important network for trade and transportation. Now, the Appian Antica is a beautiful promenade surrounded by greenery. As you walk along the scenic road, explore the history of its making through the wonderful sculptures that dot its sides, such as the Catacombs of St Sebastian, the Vigna Randanini, Jewish catacombs, the Circus of Maxentius or the Tomb of Caecilia Metella.Location: Roman Forum, Rome to Brindisi10. Discover the secret escape route for Popes Housed in the city of Borgo, the Passetto di Borgo is a secret escape passage linking the Vatican City to Castel Sant’Angelo. The route served as an escape route for several Popes in the past. As you make your way through the narrow halls, discover the secret of the passage used by Pope Alexander to escape the Roman Invasion in 1494.Location: Viale Giuseppe Ceccarelli, 00193 Roma RM, ItalyTimings: The passage is only open during the summer, at the time when the event of Notti d’Estate a Castel Sant’Angelo is held, which is between July to September.You Can Also Book: Italy Vacation Packages

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What is the best places to visit in Rome?

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1. The ColosseumThe Colosseum is by far the most popular place to visit in Rome. Once an amphitheater, the mammoth structure is known to have hosted gladiatorial battles, animal fights, executions and dramas. Although now in ruins, the historical amphitheater stands proudly in the heart of the city as a symbol of its Imperial Past. It is now considered to be one of the seven new wonders of the world, and is the one of the most popular tourist destinations across the globe.Location:  Piazza del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma RM, ItalyTimings: The Colosseum generally opens at 08.30AM. During winters, it closes at 05.00PM, and during the rest of the year, at 07.00PM. Entry Fee: Tickets start from 9 euros. Visitors under the age of 18 get a free ticket against proper age proof.2. The Roman ForumLocated at the very centre of the Rome city, the Roman Forum is a rectangular plaza surrounded by several ancient government buildings on all sides. Now in ruins, the forum was once a place of utmost political importance, with several events such as criminal trials, public executions, elections and gladiatorial matches held here. The earliest shrines and temples of the Roman Kingdom were also built around the forum. Surviving structures around here include the Temple of Saturn, the Arch of Septimius Severus, Tabularium, the Germanium Stairs and Temple of Caesar, among others.Location: Via della Salara Vecchia, 5/6, 00186 Roma RM, ItalyTimings: 08.30AM-07.00PM on all days of the week. It remains closed only on Christmas and New Year’s Day.Entry Fee: Starting from 12 euros.You Can Also Book: Europe Tour Package From Bangalore3. The PantheonOnce a Roman temple, the Pantheon in Rome City is one of its most important Catholic Churches in the present day. The remarkable splendour of the Pantheon derives from its architectural styles, going back to the academic realist form of art it comprises a series of perfectly symmetrical pillars. Click Here to Book: Pantheon Tour in RomeEach pillar supports an identical arch, which gives way to a dome on the top. Moreover, the church is also home to a number of tombs of famous Roman personalities, including that of the painter Raphael’s. The primary source of light in the Pantheon is the natural atmospheric light, making it one of the most intriguing structures of the city.Location: Piazza della Rotonda, 00186 Roma RM, ItalyTimings: - Monday – Saturday: 8:30am – 7:30pm - Sunday: 9am – 6pmEntry Fee: No entry fee required.4. The Catacombs of RomeThe catacombs of Rome are ancient Christian burial spots built under the ground. There are about forty catacombs around Rome, among them are Generosa, Commodilla, Domitilla, Priscilla and San Lorenzo being a few. An untarnished storehouse of art, these burial grounds are home to some of the most stunning examples of ancient paintings, frescoes and sculptures, dating back to around 400 AD. The paintings found here generally derive from Biblical stories and Christian myths, such as the nativity of Christ or the Fall of Adam.Location: Multiple Locations, such as the Appia Antica, the Via Labicana, Via delle Sette Chiese.Timings: Each catacomb has different timings for visit; generally open between 12 noon and 05.00PMEntry Fee: Generally starting from 8 euros.5. The Trevi FountainKnown across the world for its architectural beauty, the Trevi Fountain is the largest Baroque fountain in the city of Rome. The construction of Trevi was initially begun by Italian designer Nicola Salvi, and later completed by Giuseppe Pannini and others. One of the things people do is throw coins into the fountain as it is considered to be lucky. The tradition is to turn one’s back to the fountain and throw with one’s right hand over their left shoulder. Around 3,000 euros are collected in the fountain each day, which are then used to subsidize the markets for Rome’s needy.Location: Piazza di Trevi, 00187 Roma RM, ItalyTimings: Open 24 hours.Entry Fee: No entry fee.6. The Palatine HillCentral among the seven hills of Rome, Palatine is often regarded as the nucleus of the erstwhile Roman Empire. The Palatine hill is home to a number of heritage monuments built during the days of the ancient empire. These include the Palace of Domitian, which dominates most of the Hill, along with the Houses of Livia and Augustus, the Temple of Cybele, the Temple of Apollo Palatinus and the House of Tiberius. Visit the place to get some insight into one of the most influential ancient kingdoms.Location: Via di San Gregorio, 30Timings: 08.30PM-07.00PM on all days of the week.Entry Fee: Starting from 12 euros. Also Checkout & Book: Europe Package From Ahmedabad7. The Borghese Museum and GalleryEstablished in 1902, the Borghese Museum in Rome is an art gallery with a considerable collection of Borghese sculptures, paintings and antiquities. The Gallery consists of twenty-one rooms sprawling across two floors. The ceiling of each floor is elaborately frescoed, some of them are, the one depicting the Fall of the Phaeton and the other done with ‘trompe l’oeil’, or optical illusions. The Borghese Museum is also home to a number of classical sculptures, especially those made by Bernini.Location: Piazzale Scipione Borghese, 5, 00197 Roma RM, ItalyTimings: The Museum remains closed on Mondays. It remains open between 08.30AM-07.30PM on Tuesdays through Sundays.Entry Fee: Tickets start from 20 euros. Entrance is free for students below the age of 18, against proper proof of age.8. The Piazza NavonaBuilt on the site of the now gone Stadium of Domitian, the Piazza Navona is an open plaza in the heart of Rome. The Piazza is an important centre of Baroque art, and houses a number of significant sculptural creations, such as the s Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi or Fountain of the Four Rivers, built by the renowned Gian Lorenzo Bernini in the year 1651. It also houses the Church of Sant’Agnese, and two other fountains known as the Fontana del Moro, and the Fountain of Neptune.Location: Piazza Navona, 00186 Roma RM, ItalyTimings: Open 24 hours.Entry Fee: No entry fee required.Checkout & Book: Italy Honeymoon Packages

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Do you need a visa to go to Rome?

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Beyond 90 days, every foreigner entering Italy will require a tourist or business Visa for stay. Citizens of Australia, the European Union, New Zealand, USA and select few Asian and African countries do not require a Visa up to 90 days of stay. Apart from these countries, all other people will require a valid tourist Visa for entering Italy. Indian travelers will require a Visa for going to Rome.Also Checkout & Book: Tour Package For Greece And Italy From India

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How much is Italy's visa fee?

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For Indian travelers, the charge for the tourist visa to Italy would be around Rs. 8,400. For US citizens, the cost would be $90, while for travelers from the EU nations, the cost would be somewhere around 80 euros. Also, you can get a lot of detailed information on the official websites.Must Checkout: Luxury Italy Tour Packages

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How much does it cost to tour Rome?

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The average cost for travelling to Rome would be:For solo travelers: $1,121For couples: $2,013For a family of 4: $3,774Prices may vary according to the choice of accommodation or travel.

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Why is Rome famous?

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Rome is a city built on layers. The city is like an open museum. You will experience the breadth of its history at every turn. Filled with remnants of 2,000-year-old temples, piazzas, and cobblestones, the ruins are incorporated into modern structures. It is one of the world’s most powerful ancient empires.Rome is known for its ancient ruins, architectural prowess, Roman cuisine, and diverse quartieri. A visit to Rome brings you close with monuments and constructions that influenced building practices and architectural styles. This place has been mentioned worldwide and holds a special involvement in author Dan Brown’s books too.Also Checkout: Europe Trip

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