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History's finest cities : Rome

Home to the famed architects as Cortona, Bernini, and Carraci among others, Rome is also known for Vatican City, a major Christian pilgrimage site. Italy tourism board realizing the architectural relevance of the city's monuments has made initiatives to promote the same. One of these is the iconic Colosseum. The imposing sight of Colosseum looks breathtaking, even though in ruins. Ranked as one of the most impressive monuments of the Roman Empire, the construction of Colosseum was initiated by Vespasian who was the founder of Flavian Dynasty. The vastness of Colosseum can be gauged from the fact that it could accommodate up to 55,000 spectators at a time.

Other tourist hotspots in Rome

Another key attraction in Rome is Trevi fountain, an 18th century monument attracts visitors from across the world. As per a local legand, throwing a coin into the fountain brings good luck. Another monument that figures on the Rome tourism board priority list is the Sistine Chapel. Located within the Vatican City, the Chapel is home to range of paintings that have been collected from various periods. Sistine Chapel is also the most visited place in Vatican and receives over three million people every year. Pantheon, St. Peter's Basilica and Palatine Hill are some other key monuments in Rome that one must visit. For those wanting to go on a shopping spree, no better place than the famous Via dei Condotti Street. This is considered Rome's leading shopping joint and is home to leading brands as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Prada among others. A range of hotels in Rome are available and one can choose from among budget and luxury resorts, when in the city. Pizzeria Remo is the eatery to head, in case you deire to feast on the famed pizza of Italy. For those wanting to have a taste of the seafood, the best place to head in Rome is La Fraschetta del Pesce.