How To Spend A Weekend In Rome, Italy

When you decide to spend a weekend in Rome, Italy, you will find it is hard to see everything in a short amount of time. There are all kinds of Roman ruins and historic sites to see, like The Pantheon, The Roman Forum, and the most famous historic Roman Colosseo, commonly known as the Coliseum. If that isn't enough, there are plenty of historic cathedrals and of course, The Vatican City is a great way to spend an entire day because there is so much to see and do there. The famous Sistine Chapel in Rome, Italy is a favorite tourist attraction, but everywhere you go in Rome, you will see unique architecture and many fountains that are also famous sculptures.

If you want a true sense of Rome, Italy, you can stroll along the cobblestone streets of the piazzas and neighborhoods or visit the local shops that aren't as touristy in Trastavere and eat some of the most affordable local food that is authentic Italian. Delicious pasta dishes, including those with the classic Romano cheese, are some of the most desirable to try, because it's the native cheese of Rome. If you have booked your own holiday apartment online, you can get a fresh hunk of Romano cheese and a bottle of fine Italian wine and have a private wine and cheese tasting by candlelight later in the evening or pick up a few groceries in the morning at the one of the outdoor markets.

Visiting the local outdoor markets is a favorite past-time to do while in Rome, Italy, including the Campo dei Fiori, which is near the Piazza Navona. In the morning, the Piazza is turned into a food market, where you can buy your groceries or a picnic lunch and spend the rest of the afternoon sightseeing, because you will see a different piazza in the afternoon, when the vendors go away. Because you can find holiday apartments in Rome, Italy and find the greatest deals when you book them online, you will want to take this option, over staying in some of the high priced hotels in Rome, Italy and you can enjoy the local produce, meats, wine and cheeses, too.

Of course, you can pick up a picnic lunch at the market and head to the Trevi fountain, known as the Fontana di Trevi, where you can do the customary coin toss, make a wish and watch the interesting people or the Spanish Steps, which is another place that many tourists visit. There are many piazzas or plazas throughout Rome and most of the surrounding shops offer all kinds of souvenirs, including fine Italian leather, fashions and jewelry is a popular souvenir from Rome, Italy.

No matter what part of the city your holiday apartment might be located in, this is the best way to be close to the authentic neighborhoods and restaurants, romantic fountains, historic buildings, local markets and all of the fine museums and cultural attractions there are to do in Rome. Don't forget to visit the famous San Crispino and try the pistachio gelato, it is the most popular flavor and one of the things that Rome is known for.