So much has already been said about Rome that virtually nothing else can sound short of banal. But much as we may be fed up with hearing of "The Eternal City", there's no end to experiencing its timeless glory hands-on, smelling flowers at Campo dei Fiori, sipping cappuccino at Piazza Navona, climbing the Seven Hills or taking a side trip to fantastic Tivoli, with the only limits being those of your imagination. If you're unlucky to be pressed for time, here's what you perhaps should be able to do within a weekend. A hectic one, though, with no sleep at all.
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The greatest remnant of the antiquity, the archetypal amphitheater, an engineering wonder, the epitome of architectural excellence, a standing proof of both the grandeur and the cruelty of the Roman world - the Colosseum has been dubbed myriad ways, but there's just no way of grasping their mean...
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Vatican
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Although Vatican is an entirely separate state, the access to its magnificent collections is only through Rome. Centered on the splendid St Peter's Basilica and Piazza San Pietro, it is the spiritual hub of the Catholic world and one of Rome's most eagerly visited areas. Subsequent popes called u...
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Resting in a valley between the Palatine and the Capitoline hills, Roman Forum is by far one of the most significant archaeological sites in the world. The heart of the empire gives you an incredible feeling as you literally stumble upon it on your hasty walk around Rome. The awe-inspiring panora...
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In the maze of narrow, meandering streets, Rome hides a sparkling jewel held to be a triumphant example of Baroque finesse and the natural artistry of water- one of the world's most stunning fountains and a work of art in one. Trevi is not just a cold piece of marble. The play of light, shade and...
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Pantheon
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Built about 125 AD as a Roman temple of all deities, in particular the twelve most important Roman gods, this monumental structure was the largest in the world until the 20th century. Later consecrated as a catholic church, Santa Maria ad Martyres, it has been an awe-inspiring and breathtaking la...
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Pervaded with cosmopolitan atmosphere, the steps have become a monument in its own right and a magnificent sight to behold. The impressive staircase was built by a French diplomat Étienne Gueffier's to link the Spanish Embassy and the Holy See. The flight of 138 steps descends its beauty-struck...
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With its impressive cylindrical shape and a scenic position along the shore of the Tiber River, Castel Sant'Angelo is one of Rome's renowned landmarks. Built as a massive mausoleum by Emperor Hadrian, it was converted into a fortified castle defending the northern entrance of the city and finally...
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Immerse yourself in a maze of little winding cobbled alleys where the Rome's hustle and bustle dwindles to a peaceful harmony of café chatter and leisurely shuffle of the strollers. The district whose name derives from Latin words ‘Trans Tiberem', that is, ‘Beyond the River Tiber', is the he...
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OK, all roads lead to Rome, but once there, make sure yours leads you to Villa Borghese, Rome's largest public park occupying 6 square kilometers and brimful of decent eye-pleasers. Its unquestionable appeal is, of course, the opportunity to roll on the extensive lawns and breath some pure oxygen...
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"I have never seen anything more striking." So wrote of it the Marquis de Sade, and should you not be familiar with this eccentric figure, be informed that nothing short of shocking could provoke such a favorable comment on his part. The church itself with its small nave, several side chapels and...
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