Rome, Italy - A Guide

Rome (Italian: Roma) is the capital city of Italy and of the Lazio region, as well as the country's largest and most populous comune, with about 2.7 million residents (October 2006, demo.istat.it). Its metropolitan area is Italy's second after Milan. It is located in the central-western portion of the Italian peninsula, where the river Aniene joins the Tiber. The Mayor of Rome is Walter Veltroni.

Rome is also identified with the Catholic Church and the holders of its episcopal seat are the popes. An enclave of Rome is the State of the Vatican City, the sovereign territory of the Holy See and smallest nation in the world.

Rome, Caput mundi ("capital of the world"), la Città Eterna ("the Eternal City"), Limen Apostolorum ("threshold of the Apostles"), la città dei sette colli ("the city of the seven hills") or simply l'Urbe ("the City"), is thoroughly modern and cosmopolitan. As one of the few major European cities that escaped World War II relatively unscathed, central Rome remains essentially Renaissance and Baroque in character. The Historic Centre of Rome is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Anglo Americano Hotel Rome
Location
The property is only 50 metres from the famous Spanish Steps and the Baroque city centre of Rome. Piazza Barberini Square, where guests can catch the Metro Line A to the Vatican is only a few short steps away. The hotel is ideally located with some of the best boutiques and designer labels in Italy literally on your doorstep. Must see attractions include the famous Via Veneto and Trevi fountain.
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Colosseum (Colosseo), Rome
Exploring Ancient Rome with a guide will most positively enrich your visit-that is of course only if you choose the right company!

Pantheon, Rome
Dedicated to the seven planetary divinities and featuring an interior of gorgeous marble, the Pantheon is one of the most impressive monuments of Augustan Rome.

Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi), Rome
Certainly the most famous and photographed fountain in Rome, legend has it that whoever throws a coin into the pond will return to Rome.

Roman Forum (Foro Romano), Rome
The commercial, political and religious center of ancient Rome, which features the Arch of Septimus Severus, Temple of Saturn, Arch of Titus and the House of the Vestals.

Vatican Museums, Rome
Having visited Rome a number of times it never fails to amaze just how BIG the Vatican is. Advice to anyone about to take a trip is don't expect to remember all that you see in the Museums.