I am an admirer of Europe's architecture and for me the most historical landmarks are in Italy. Rome is the capital of Italy, it is a city of deep history and magnificent landmarks. Roman history is quite known worldwide, the caesars and the gladiators are two of the reasons why Rome was once a powerful country.
Tip1: Euro is Italy's currency and most of the people are using Italian language. Most of the signages are in Italian, it is quite difficult to communicate in English in Italy so bring a lot of patience and make sure that you are asking clear questions.
Tip2: From Fiumicino Airport, it is needed to take the train Leonardo Express to Rome.
Tip3: Buy train tickets in the booth at the station, keep your tickets for inspection.
Tip4: There are shops inside the airport for tourists as well.
Tip5: For our stay we chose Scott House Hotel in Rome's city center. It's just a few minutes away from the train station by foot.
Scott House Hotel is a 3-star hotel which is very ideal for backpackers, the location is convenient because pizzerias and eateries are just stone-throw away. The hotel is clean and cozy.
Tip6: For inquiries and reservations, refer to
http://www.scotthouse.com/ .
Tip7: In front of Scott House Hotel is a popular casual restaurant Pastarito. The waiters are nice and friendly, most importantly they serve very good food. Most of the time the resto is packed with diners, both locals and tourists.
We are certified Italian food fans and we enjoyed the dishes they serve like the salad, paella, pastas and pizza.
Tip8: Try the Italian breakfast, espresso and doughnuts for the day's energy kicker.
Tip9: It's also fun to try pizzeria stalls with interesting pizzas and pasta.
Tip10: Bring home some souvenirs from Rome like sweaters.
Tip11: There is also a wood-carve shop with very interesting pieces of art, Bartolucci, Artisan Woodcarving Shop.
http://www.bartolucci.com/
Tip12: There are a lot of beautiful landmarks in Rome including the piazzas.
Piazza della Republica is glittering at night.
Tip13: Walk around the city at night but be careful of your belongings, it is a multi-racial city.
By day, a walking tour is ideal to capture more snaps of the landmarks.
Tip14: There are a lot of churches in the city, don't forget to print-out the city map for reference.
Tip15: Visit the famous Trevi Fountain, throw a penny and make a wish!
Tip16: Visit the Pantheon and enjoy the fountains at Piazza de Popolo.
Tip17: There are caricature artists in Piazza Popolo and other entertainment for tourists to enjoy.
Tip18: There are also cafes and pizzerias around the fountains and piazzas for everyone's convenience.
Tip19: Try to go early if you are planning to visit the Colosseo, it is usually visited by a lot of people.
Tip20: At the entrance of the Colloseo, you can see the Arch of Constantine standing with pride.
Tip21: To learn more about Rome, please visit the ruins of the Roman Forum which is located opposite of the Colloseo.
Tip22: Tourists can buy tickets at the ticket booths located at the Colloseo and Roman Forum.
Rome has a lot to offer and every landmark is an interesting piece of Roman Empire, the beauty of the city is beyond compare.
