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Rome, the Eternal City

Piazza del Campidoglio

The "Capitol Square" is a symbolic location in Rome. Overlooking the city, the square is considered one of the most beautiful in all of Europe. It was designed by Michelangelo in 1536.

Saint-Pierre Basilica
The Vatican has been an autonomous state since 1929, located on the very spot Saint Peter was burned and made a martyr. The first Christian Emperor Constantine raised a Basilica there in the 4th century AD, which was destroyed and later rebuilt.

By the 15th century the edifice was falling into disrepair, which led Bramante, Michelangelo and Maderno to envision a new project to build not only a church, but the biggest church in the world. The Basilica is therefore an impressive architectural work. Within one can see the following masterpieces: Michelangelo's famous Pieta, the baldachin above the altar (by Bernin) and the bronze statue of Saint Peter by Arnolfo di Cambio.
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Piazza del Campidoglio	The Coliseum	Arch of Constantine	Trevi Fountain

A romantic stroll throughout Rome: Rome is the perfect city for romantic walks in the evenings, a rich goldmine of love-bird ambiances...

Begin your visit at the piazza di Spagna, one of the most famous in the city from which a staircase leads to the Trinita dei Monti church. From the square, take the via Mario dei Fiori until via Mercedes, then turn right towards piazza del Parliament.

One can't help but notice the towering obelisk, originally an element of Augustus's clock-tower, and opposite stands the Montecitorio palace which is the seat of the Italian deputies. Continue along via del Corso, and then via dei Prefetti. At number 22 you will find the Incontro palace, a 17th-century edifice characteristic of Roman architecture.

Walk down via Ascanio towards piazza Nicosia. This square is named after the palace built for Cardinal Aldobrandino Orsini, the archbishop of Nicosia. In particular, note the beautiful fountain in the centre. Keep going along via di Monte Brianzo and turn right towards the Umberto I bridge -- from there you can see the Vatican under the setting sun.

Cross the bridge over the Tiber and admire the Palace of Justice, built by Guglielmo Calderini in 1910. Walk along the riverside and on your right you will eventually see the Sant'Angelo castle. This cylindrical castle was raised under emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum; today it welcomes numerous exhibitions.

Keep walking along the riverside until you reach piazza della Rovere, from which
Rome and the Dolce Vita: This tour will take you through a number of the city's monuments in Dolce Vita ("Easy Living") style.

Your tour begins at the piazza Colonna, located between the Pantheon and the Trévi fountain. Towering above the square is a column raised in honour of Marcus Aurelius in the year 180 AD.

Take a right down via del Corso, then left along via dei Sabini. If you keep going you will reach the Trevi fountain, the very same one that was central in Fellini's touching feature film La Dolce Vita. There is a scene when Marcello Mastroianni walks ankle-deep in water to kiss Anita Ekberg. It is now custom to throw a coin into the water and wish that one day you will return to Rome.

Facing the fountain, go straight down via del Lavatore until you reach number 91, Piccolo Bucco. This typically Italian restaurant will offer authentic local cuisine in a cosy setting. After a meal and a hot drink, hit the road again on via delle Scuderie and on your right you will see the magnificent Quirinal castle (the president's residence), with its square and stables.

From there walk until you get to via del Traforo, turn left and walk up via dei Due Macelli until you reach the piazza di Spagna. This square is one of the most famous in the entire city. There you can admire the imposing Trinita dei Monti which is accessible by taking a weather-worn, 18th-century staircase. Climb the stairs, take a deep breath, and look at the beautiful cityscape
Stroll throughout the gardens and villas of Rome: Rome is home to a number of villas, some of which are located in beautiful gardens.

Your tour will begin with the Médicis villa, the seat of the Académie de France, on piazza della Trinita dei Monti. Located on the Pincio hill, this villa commands a view of the piazza di Spagna. On the garden side the villa's facade boasts beautiful busts, reliefs and antique statues.

Take via Trinita dei Monti, then turn right on viale Adamo Mickievicz. From there it is a short walk to the piazza del Popolo, with its two churches and the porta del Popolo. Make a u-turn and walk back to viale Adamo Mickievicz and take the passage leading to piazzale delle Canestre. There you can relax in a beautiful garden overlooking the city.

If you take the narrow paths on the left, you will reach the Esculape temple in the park of the Borghèse villa, but also the National Modern Art Gallery, the National Villa Giulia museum and the Villa Giulia itself which dates back to the 16th century, when it was built for pope Jules III.

The roads to your right will lead to villa Borghèse, home to the famed Borghèse collection of Italian Baroque sculptures, true masterpieces.

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