Travel to Rome, Italy

Rome, the capital city of Italy, is known as the Eternal City. Also, Rome can be easily called the world's largest open air museum. Past and present meet in Rome attracting millions of tourists every year. Today Rome is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe.

When we talk about the Pantheon, the Roman Forum, the Colosseum, the Michelangelo-designed Campidoglio, the Vatican, the Sistine Chapel, the Trevi Fountain, and St Peter's Square - we always mean Rome. This city contains so many architectural gems, ancient churches and modern wonders that one week will not be enough to discover even the historic centre. The city, one of the oldest, was not built for a day. To explore Rome, it'll take much more time.

It is the historical heritage of the city of Rome which significantly determines its character. Many things have been preserved, restored and expanded in Rome. Its great and rich history can be experienced today with the help of phenomenal museums, sights and sculptures. Italian masters worked in many countries, but only in Rome one will see the roots of their genius.

In Rome, everyone will find something to his or her taste. The city of arts, the city of fashion, a romantic holiday destination - you can choose your own Rome.






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