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The technology revolution allows people today to have more resources at disposal and to plan their trip to Rome and to Italy optimizing the time in order to see more. To make an example, when you are just landed at Ciampino Rome airport, during your transfer to the hotel you can see the archaeological area of the Appian way and the acqueduct built by the emperor Claudius in 54 AD. …read full articles of "Monuments to Visit After Landing at Rome Airports"

If you have the chance to come to Rome, you’ll have the possibility not only to see the majesty of the roman ruins but also to explore the vatican city and the major basilicas of Rome.

Taking a private tour of the Roman Forum, you will see how Rome has a number of beautiful old arches, but the two very well-known ones, of course, are the Arco di Tito, or Arch of Titus, in the Forum, and Constantine’s Arch, close by the Colosseum. The Arch of Titus looks down into the Roman Forum, which lies about sixty feet below the level of modern Rome. By the light of the late afternoon sun its ruined temples and columns are bathed in a rosy radiance reminiscent of the effulgence once knew in Imperial days. …read full articles of "Rome Limousine Tour: How to Optimize Your Time in Rome With a Private Driver"

When you have planned to visit Rome, your main goal has to be to visit the vatican city.Since 1929 the vatican is considered the smallest country in the world and this historical area is visited every day by around 10.000 persons.

St. Peter’s Cathedral completely dominates the Roman landscape. Its great dome, rising 448 feet, can be seen from most places in the city. The dome itself is a masterpiece of architecture designed by Michelangelo and the most audacious building scheme that had ever been attempted. The diameter is 142 feet-the same as that of the Pantheon -and Michelangelo spent the last sixteen years of his life making it “the most glorious miracle of art and beauty in the world.” …read full articles of "Sightseeing Tours in Rome: St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican"

Rome has 634 churches and an enormous amount of monuments and art galleries. This incredible heritage accumulated along the centuries and it’s very hard to be visited in few days. Therefore, since a couple of years more people is coming to Rome less from its airports and more through its port, which is located in the ancient portual city of Civitavecchia, one and half hour far from Rome with a minibus transportation.

This important port of the central part of Italy is becoming a hub with more ships arriving at its docks carrying around 6.000 passengers all at once early in the morning. Because of these changes in the way of approaching to the eternal city, it’s very difficult to make a choice of the places to see. …read full articles of "Discovering Rome with a Limousine and Personal Driver"

The port of Civitavecchia is located at one and half hour by minibus from Rome and is becoming more and more important every year bringing more customers early in the morning to explore the treasures of Rome. Few people know that the fast highway that connects Rome from its port can take you directly to see the Colosseum and the ancient roman ruins.

The early history of Rome, is composed by legend and mythology, and sometimes remembers facts belonging to the jewish people, like for example the episode of Romulus and Remus suckled by the shewolf.

A good personal shore tour of Rome must start from the city center of Rome, Piazza Venezia. The monument to Victor Emmanuel has been erected there to celebrate the unification of Italy; here is the tomb of the unknown soldier. Having the square behind, the contrast with Via dei Fori Imperiali is spectacular, because you have in front the heart of the ancient civilization. …read full articles of "Rome Shore Excursion: Sightseeing in Rome from Civitavecchia Port"

You’ve been looking at museums and walking all day. It’s time to take a break and see what modern Rome is all about. Hang out with the locals and learn about modern Rome and what the people do there. There are a few great clubs in Rome that are good for doing just that. Europeans love to dance and they love jazz, eighties and a variety of other types of music. The clubs in Rome are packed with dancing, drinking and partying all night long. They are the perfect place to let your hair down, dress scantily and forget about the Vatican Museums. …read full articles of "Nightlife in Rome"

The cost of a trip to Italy can be a little overwhelming. You want to see and do everything there is while you are there, but you don’t want to break the bank while you do it either. Some of the most important buildings in Rome are free or have a small entrance fee.

The Pantheon is open from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on holidays that fall on weekdays except for Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and May 1, when it is closed. Admission is free. The Pantheon is a Roman temple and is an architectural masterpiece. Upon entering you will see a grand dome with a light hole, or oculus, in the middle. The building has also been used as a Catholic Church. The doors are bronze and the only natural light comes through the doors and the oculus. As the sun moves across the sky during the day, the light causes an interesting effect on the walls and artwork of the circular room. …read full articles of "Free Sights to See in Rome"

During the Renaissance, new construction developments and a revitalization of Rome , Italy was funded by the popes of the time - not only to beautify the city with decorative elements and efforts, but also to serve public needs for water, plumbing, transportation, and public meeting spaces. Nothing demonstrates this marriage of beauty and utility like Rome ’s eclectic and marvelous fountains. If you’re planning a short trip of only a few days, making plans to visit and admire some of Rome ’s famous fountains is a great way to take in all of the diverse culture that Rome has to offer

It’s also a great way to appreciate ancient technological advancement - Rome’s eleven aqueducts provided many thousands of gallons of water everyday, which was a great achievement itself, but the water from these aqueducts was used for a sophisticated plumbing system throughout the city, to bathhouses, toilets, faucets, wells, and later, used for these fountains. …read full articles of "Eclectic Fountains of Rome"