Rome is the capital of Italy

In the very south of Europe, on the Apennine peninsula is a magnificent Italy. There are more than fifty-seven million people in the country - Italians, Tyroles, Greeks, Albanians and French. The official language is Italian. In the tourist areas speak French and English, the ski resorts mostly sound German. The capital of Italy is magnificent Rome.

The center of international tourism, the sacred land for admirers and connoisseurs of antiquity, as well as ancient and modern art is Italy. The main attraction of the country can be called a great and unique Rome. Italy is proud of its ancient and eternally young capital. Moreover, this great city, an open-air museum, can be considered a cultural and historical heritage of all mankind. Almost every building of the city is a most valuable monument of history, culture, architecture.

The capital of Italy with its huge number of monuments is interesting not only for tourists from all over the world. Here scientists, archaeologists, researchers of ancient Romans are constantly working.

Probably, no one can tell with accuracy how long it will take to To get acquainted with all the sights of Rome. Most likely, this will not last a whole life. How to be tourists who came to the Eternal City for 10-15 days? The capital of Italy can be studied in as much detail as possible in such a short time, only with the help of professional guides.

Almost all excursions around Rome begin with an inspection of the Pantheon - a temple, the construction of which is attributed to 27 BC. Then you will definitely be shown the Colosseum, where brave gladiators fought in deadly battles. The construction of this huge arena was completed in 80 BC. You will see the Arc de Triomphe, the Roman and Imperial Forums, the catacombs, famous for hiding the first Christians from the persecution of the Romans, as well as the first churches of Christians, which are decorated with beautiful mosaics. Piazza Navona is the most famous square of the Eternal City. It is located in its very center and is surrounded by luxurious palaces.

Undoubtedly, almost every tourist has the capital of Italy associated with the Vatican. This tiny state is located on the most picturesque hill of Rome. Here is the residence of the pope, Cathedral Square, Lutheran Palace, papal gardens, St. Peter's Cathedral. From unwanted guests the Vatican is protected by high ancient walls. The Vatican has a radio station, a post office and even a prison. In the walls of the Vatican library are stored valuable manuscripts.

Rome is the most popular and visited city in Italy. Besides acquaintance with historical, cultural, architectural monuments of tourists it attracts to Rome the possibility of rest with children. In the city there is a magnificent water park, Children's Museum, and young people can have a great time in Ttstaccio - a city district that is famous for discos and nightclubs.

If you want to visit the resorts of Italy, a description of the most popular of them you can find on the websites of all travel companies.