Places To Visit In Rome

Throughout the year Rome receives millions of tourists and while many of them are romantic couples and groups of adults, families form a large majority of the people that holiday in the city. There are many activities that exclusively cater to families in Rome and accommodation and food is also ideally suited to people with young children and elderly people. For families looking to holiday in the city of Rome, this article provides a guide to some of the best attractions in the city.

The Coliseum - This is one of the most famous landmarks in Rome best known for its history of battles between gladiators. The Coliseum is a great place for children and families to learn about the history of the city. When visiting the Coliseum it is advisable to take the assistance of a guide who will be able to tell you stories about the building's history and the battles that took place here. It is also a good place to relax in the evenings, with many stalls and street shows taking place throughout the year near this area.

Whatever may be your special preferences as a tourist there are some places you cannot miss when you are visiting Rome with the sole purpose of sightseeing. In the popularity scale possibly the Coliseum would come next to the Vatican to say the least. Moreover it is the most recognizable structure of Rome. Since operating hours vary all along the year it would be advisable that for admission details you call beforehand.

One of the sites which best depicts ancient Rome is the Circus Maximus. At the height of the Roman Empire, this stunning oval building provided seating for 50,000 spectators who came to watch gladiators pitch their strength against Rome's toughest beasts. And as a major entertainment centre of the Roman Empire, the Circus Maximus is a must see attraction. When in operation, the Circus Maximus could seat as many as 250,000 people; but while much of the building has been restored, looting by builders throughout history has left some parts unrecognisable.

Unlike the Circus Maximus and indeed every other building from the period, the Pantheon has the unique privilege of being the only building to remain intact. Originally a celebration of the various Roman Gods, the building survived the destruction many other pagan buildings suffered when the pope revamped it as a Christian Church in 609 A.D.

Cerveteri - Originally known as Caere, Cerveteri is a town located in the north of Lazio, in Rome. It is known for a number of Etruscan necropoleis. Acknowledged as a World Heritage Site along with the necropoleis in Tarquinia, the Necropoli della Banditaccia, is the best known attraction of Cerveteri. Other attractions of the town include the Rocca (castle), Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, Palazzo Ruspoli, Church of Sant'Antonio Abate, the medieval burgh of Ceri, and Castle of Cerenova.

Rome could be hot sometimes particularly in summer but it always has a Mediterranean climate. Romans usually have a word, ottobrata, for such sunny, bright, days in Rome. The best time to visit Rome is Apr and May, or Late Sept through Oct.



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