Quite possibly the most famous city in the world, Rome is the capital of Italy. It is both a monument to the past and a vibrant modern city. Rome is a romantic destination with fairly sedate nightlife. Italians are very fond of their landmark and their ancient culture and in order to make it more accessible every year there is a week during May in which every publicly managed place is free.

Rome is not the great shopping Mecca that Milan is, but there are still plenty of places to browse and buy. Whether you are looking for designer clothes, souvenirs or obscure books, Rome has something to offer in its malls, boutiques and quiet little stores.

The cuisine on offer in Rome ranges from the expected pizza and pasta to traditional Italian meals as well as fast food and international dishes. Some of the more upmarket restaurants tend to have long waits for a table, especially in places popular with the celebrity crowd.

There is plenty to see in Rome; from Roman Empire structures likes The Colosseum, The Pantheon, Circus Maximus, to museums - The Capitoline Museums, Palazzo Massimo Vatican Museum, plentiful of churches to public squares.