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Excursion tour in Rome. Top architecture - monuments, castles, temples and palaces

streets of Rome 1. Travelers are advised to make sightseeing on foot because amazing and unforgettable attractions are located here right at every step.
2. Those tourists, who want to make a trip to Vatican, should pick up clothes really carefully. No short skirts, dresses with deep neckline and shorts are available.
3. It is recommended to leave tips in local restaurants and cafes. The usual amount of tips is approximately 10% of the total bill.
4. A big break for lunch, which usually lasts from 13:00 to 16:00, is common for local residents. At this time of a day are closed the majority of shops and public institutions.
5. You will not succeed in catching taxis with a flick of hand on any street. In order to get a taxi, you will need to look for a special stop, where taxi drivers have the right to stay. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
6. The city is very convenient to travel by subway. Special coupons for travel can be purchased at newsstands or in special kiosks that are located near each station.
7. A phrase book will not be a spare item during your rest in Rome. Not all sellers in shops and locals speak foreign languages.
Cultural vacation in Rome - fantastic architecture and monuments
Pantheon, Sant Agnese in Agone, St. John Lateran Basilica, Santa Maria Maggiore, Galleria Borghese, as well as many others, they all become the world's cultural heritage objects and remain as iconic monuments for Rome … Open
8. A big part of shops and shopping centers close no earlier than at 19:00; the majority of shops are open usually from 9:00 am. On weekends stores can work till late in the evening.
9. The public transport has a system of discounts. Such groups of passengers as children, students and people of retirement age are eligible for price reductions. In order to get the discount you should prepare all necessary documents that confirm the status in advance.
10. Those tourists, who decide to make a trip to the catacombs of St. Callista, are recommended to bring warm clothes with them. The temperature in the caves never exceeds 15 degrees by Celsius and walk through them lasts more than an hour.
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What to visit being in Rome - unique sights

Fontana di Trevi

From the series “The Most Spectacular Fountains in the World”
Check on the map:   Distance from Rome center - 0.1 km.
The antique sculptures, adorning the Trevi Fountain, harmonize with the façade of the ancient palace, which makes the fountain even more irresistible. In the middle of the sculpture composition of the fountain is the statue of the ancient god Neptune, surrounded by the incredibly beautiful bas-reliefs and allegorical figures. The ancient Trevi Fountain also attracts the couples who wish to perpetuate their feelings. In the right part of the fountain there are the so-called 'Lieberöhrchen'. When you drink the water from them, the love bands become indestructible. … Read further

Tower Of The Milices

From the series “Falling towers and buildings”
Check on the map:   Distance from Rome center - 0.5 km.
Tower of The Milices is located on the territory of the so-called Trajan's Market. This is a complex of historical buildings. Some of them are more than a thousand years old. Major reconstruction of the tower began in 1914. Their main goal is to prevent its collapse. Modern experts believe that almost nothing threatens the current tower. But it still needs regular reconstruction and strengthening. … Read further

Santissimo Nome di Gesu Cathedral

From the series “Famous Buildings of Renaissance Architecture”
Check on the map:   Distance from Rome center - 0.5 km.
Today some rooms of the cathedral are used for museum needs. There you can see a great collection of items that are dedicated to the founder and participants of the Jesuits Society of Jesus. The main church’s masterpiece is the altar. It is decorated with azure stone, other semiprecious stones and rare types of marble. The main religious artefact is the reliquiae of St. Ignatius. His funeral urn is put near the altar. Nowadays Santissimo Nome di Gesu Cathedral is a popular place in Rome. It adores with as with its magnificent façade as with the outstanding inner decoration. … Read further

Tips for the cities around Rome

Lazio
2. Rome and other major cities of the region have the well-developed public transport system. Those who expect to spend much time in the capital and explore its different areas would find it profitable to buy a single ticket. It provides free ride on all types of ... Open »
Perugia
2. The main tourist information center is located in the Matteotti square. It is a must visit place and a starting point of the city exploration for tourists who visit Perugia for the first time. The office provides tourists with free city maps and leaflets with ... Open »
Arezzo
2. Line voltage is 220V. Therefore, it’s important to check your electrical appliances that you plan to take and get a European plug in case of a need. 3. As a rule, all religious landmarks are open for visitors starting from early in the morning. Closer to ... Open »
Siena
2. It is comfortable to explore city on foot, as all important sights are located close to each other. Siena is located in a hilly area, so hikers should be sure to take comfortable shoes with them. 3. Tourists having enough of time should definitely make a trip to ... Open »
Naples
2. The main means of public transportation in the city of Naples is a bus. Almost all bus routes run through the Garibaldi square. The square hosts the main tourist information center where one can specify the bus table. 3. The city is as well convenient for ... Open »
Ancona
2. Make sure you check compatibility of all the electrical appliances that you plan to take to your vacation. The electric line voltage is 220V. The majority of hotels do not have such an important everyday gadget as a smoothing iron. It is excluded from the list of ... Open »
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