| Home of more monuments, culture and chic | | | | and choose what really interests you. The best |
| fashion than any other city in Europe, Rome is | | | | way to really experience the city, though, is just |
| one of those fabulous destinations that you have | | | | to walk through the streets and marvel at every |
| to visit in style. From the awe-inspiring | | | | new treasure and secluded fountain which is |
| architecture of the churches to the luxury hotels | | | | revealed. Starting at Vatican City, you can walk |
| in Rome, it's a place which showcases opulence. | | | | along the Tiber River and then into the heart of |
| Where to Stay | | | | Old Rome to the Pantheon with ease. |
| There are plenty of luxury hotels in Rome to | | | | When you find a view that takes your fancy, |
| choose from, but the location can make all the | | | | pause for a moment to enjoy the dolce vita |
| difference to the atmosphere. If you're looking | | | | lifestyle for which Italy is famed and indulge in a |
| for somewhere very central to make the most | | | | cappuccino, or an aperitivo after sunset. Most of |
| of the sights on a short visit, Residenza Napoleon | | | | the piazzas will have outside tables to soak up the |
| III is hard to top for its whimsy and aristocratic | | | | atmosphere of tourists staring at the monuments |
| vibe. Housed in a 16th Century palazzo on the | | | | and locals hurrying about their business without |
| legendary Via Condotti, it's a unique antique | | | | seeming to notice they're in the presence of |
| property which has been restored to its former | | | | some of the world's most famous art. |
| grandeur and glory. | | | | Eating and Drinking |
| Hotel Lord Byron is situated outside the heart of | | | | Italy is famed for its cuisine and the capital is no |
| the city near Villa Borghese, which is just far | | | | exception, although a lot of eating establishments |
| enough away from the crowds to offer peace | | | | right outside the attractions will be overpriced for |
| and quiet inside its elegant walls. Private and | | | | the quality they provide. Off the immediate tourist |
| old-fashioned, this townhouse has an Art Deco | | | | track, side streets are filled with family style |
| edge expressed in such lovely touches as | | | | restaurants for a hearty meal and wine bars |
| oversized marble bath tubs. | | | | where you can enjoy plenty of delicious side |
| Where to Visit | | | | dishes like cheese, antipasti and olives to |
| It would be hard to see everything in Rome even | | | | accompany your drink. |
| if you spent a year here, so it's important to pick | | | | |