This historic painting of the Roman Forum dates from 1859.
The guest authors' point of view may be different from mine, but I found these articles worth reading and think that you will also. Almost every article contains a beautiful photo (no, we didn't take them ourselves) giving you another taste of the place the article discusses. While we do not necessarily agree with each author's affirmations, we only present articles that we feel are of value. We have just added lots of material on accomodations in Rome.
Yes, you can stay in a hotel in Rome without spending a lot of money. Bellamy provides specific information.
Accomodation in Rome: Hotels Or Appartments"...Tourist attractions can be reached in a few minutes from the hotel. Prices start from $70.
Other cheap hotels in Rome are ... "
If you're lucky enough to be visiting Rome for an extended stay, you'll have to choose whether to reside in a hotel or an appartment. Lo Russo clearly delineates your choices and their lifestyle implications.
Accomodation in Rome: Hotels Or Appartments"In a Rome appartment you will be ...
In a Rome hotel, instead, you will be ... "
A special part of your Roman holiday is visiting the milenia-old sites. Cronin succintly describes some of the major ones.
The Ancient Sites Of Rome"...Aristocracy would socialize and decide the course of history during lavish banquets, drinking their wine and gorging on the luscious food."
Hotel Forte, Spanish Steps, Rome, Italy.
The title says it all. Don't miss several important sites on your way into the Eternal City.
Discovering Unknown Rome When Coming From Rome Airports"Few cities like Rome have as many pleasant places to explore. Just a turn at a corner cen reveal a ruin or present an unexpected bit of entertainment, like the..."
Blair concisely describes several of Rome's greatest sites. Be sure to see them all.
The Eternal City"Renaissance epoch is also strongly connected with Rome. Greatest artists, architects and sculptors of that time lived and worked here. They left a lot of masterpieces... "
There's nothing wrong with staying in a modern, well-known hotel on your Roman vacation. But to get the true flavor of this city, why not sojourn in a historic hotel? Downhill describes their benefits and names several.
Historic Hotels In Rome"Between visiting beautiful historic fountains, the Coliseum, the Vatican Museum and enjoying the night life in Trastevere, you’ll need a cozy place to relax in the evening, but don’t let the vacation stop the moment you arrive at your hotel. ... "
For almost 1900 years the Pantheon in central Rome has been a spectacular edifice. Johnson describes many of its architectural and engineering details that enabled this magnificent structure to stand the test of time, and of beauty.
The Pantheon - Rome Italy"That the circular structure should be able to hold up a 142-foot diameter dome for so many centuries stands as proof of... "
Museums, museums, museums. And Galleries. Johnson's article makes a great checklist for the cultural segment of your Roman holiday.
Rome Museums & Galleries"The city of Rome has a great treasure of museums and galleries. Museums and galleries are in fact jewels of Rome. Other museums and galleries of Rome include ... "
Piecesni not only sings the praises of Rome; he mentions the negative aspects. Draw up a balance sheet. You'll definitely want to visit.
Rome Travel Guide"...There's more to see here than in any other city in the world, with the relics of over two thousand years of inhabitation packed into its sprawling urban area. You could spend a month here and still only scratch the surface. As a historic place, ...; as a contemporary European capital,... "