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Italy is one of the most popular places to visit in the world. It’s a favorite of millions of tourists worldwide. And who can blame them? Nobody can resist the charms of Italy’s culture and architecture. This boot-shaped country was, after all, the home of the Legendary Romans and the Heroes of the Renaissance. Indeed, if you’re going to go to Italy, be prepared to have your breathe taken away by the sheer beauty of the place. Read the rest of this entry »

Are you planning a trip to Italy? If so, you may be looking for some inspiration on the best places to visit. The reality is that Italy is a glorious country and that you really can’t go far wrong, but there are certainly some highlights that should not be missed. Read the rest of this entry »

Ancient Rome is one of the highlights that every guest wishes to see while on vacation in Rome. Read the rest of this entry »

People from all around the world visit Rome every year. Tourists, art lovers, historians, and pilgrims flock to this magnificent city to see all they can see while touring the capital of Italy that has a history that spans 2500 years. Read the rest of this entry »

Vatican City is more than just the center of the Roman Catholic Church and the residence of the Pope, it is a city-state within the city of Rome holding centuries of history. Vatican City was built and furnished over 600 years ago and is home to over 2,000 rooms of amazing artifacts, masterpieces, and much more. Read the rest of this entry »

Rome is a famous city that spans over 2500 years home on the western coast of Italy. The eternal city has a reputation of lasting through various conquerors, eras, and practically devastation. However, Rome has stood through it all with all kinds of unique historical ruins standing as a remembrance to all that lived and died for their country and their culture. Read the rest of this entry »

Ancient Rome is one of the highlights that every guest wishes to see while on vacation in Rome. Read the rest of this entry »

Central Rome may be one of the most popular areas of Rome with the ancient center of Rome surrounded by the Aurelian Wall dating back to around 270 AD. This area is the smallest administrative zone and does include small wards. Around this area, you will find larger urban districts. Read the rest of this entry »

Rome is actually on open-air museum and everywhere you turn you see fascinating and beautiful buildings, parks, and historical sights. Most of Rome can be explored on your own, however, just because you seeing all the wonders does not mean you will know what these items are, what the history is with the item, and even the person or persons responsible for the creation. Read the rest of this entry »

Many visitors to Rome plan to visit all the sights and never think about shopping much except for things they need to purchase or souvenir shops. Well, Rome is a popular hubbub of fashion with shops that you will not find in the touristy areas. A matter of fact you may not even find the shops at all. Read the rest of this entry »

Rome is a fascinating adventure waiting for individuals and families to experience all the wonderments that are all around, however, many people do not realize that there are many treasures to be found in underground Rome as well. Read the rest of this entry »

Rome is an amazing and exciting place for a family vacation. Rome is the city that can claim to be an open-air museum that will allow all guests to step back through different eras by just traveling a block or two. Rome has a history dating back 2500 years and some of the buildings holding the secrets of history still stand today even if only in ruins. Read the rest of this entry »

The most enjoyable and educational way to explore Vatican City is with an official Vatican City tour guide. An official tour guide is one that has studied and passed rigorous tests in order to be licensed by the Vatican to provide tours to guests of Vatican City. Read the rest of this entry »

Europe is blessed with a wonderful array of capital cities. These are places where life comes busy, interesting, and varied, as there’s always a welter of things to do and see during free time. From music performances to cinema showings, and from historical landmarks to fascinating galleries, the following capitals just about have it all… Read the rest of this entry »

Rome, the eternal city, where art, culture and literature are alive today as in the days of Michelangelo, gives everybody the chance to discover its wonderful open air “museums”: the Vatican city, the Imperial Forum, Sant’Angelo Castle and the majesty of the Coliseum. Read the rest of this entry »

The Sistine Chapel is famous around the globe for its breathtaking painted murals and this is part of the reason for its popularity.  Unfortunately, this also means that the Sistine chapel is often swarming with visitors however, this is something that should not be missed when in the area.  Read the rest of this entry »

When North American travelers think of historic Italian cities, they often think of Florence, Rome, and Venice. But for those who know the real Italy, there are other incalculable riches. One such treasure is the town of Ferrara, protected by UNESCO on the World Cultural Heritage list as a priceless example of a living, breathing work of Renaissance art. Read the rest of this entry »