Rome has all the famous historical landmarks that we remember studying in school, yet there is another side to Rome, the food. Travelers will find besides many great ancient ruins, the city comes to life with its many restaurants and cafes offering international as well as famous Italian Cuisine. If you are staying in one of the many hotels or apartments in Rome, you will find yourself in easy reach of a fantastic dining experience to fit any budget.
Lo Stil Novo is an amazing restaurant in Rome. Situated in a downstairs basement of a quaint building, the ambiance is classy, quiet, cozy an intimate. The food is exquisite and the service is superb and attentive. A pianist provides lovely music to capture a serene energy while dining. Wine connoisseurs will love this place because of the large wine selection and quality.
For a relaxing cup of coffee, visit Tazza D’Oro Coffee Shop. This is one of the most popular spots for the best espresso, cafe freddo, cappuccino or pastries around. Whether you are a coffee drinker or not, Tazza D’Oro cannot t be missed. They serve delectable hot chocolate too. Locals and tourists alike enjoy Tazza D’Oro and return many times throughout the week.
When considering entertainment options, Rome has an abundance of options. Take a stroll along the cobble stoned streets in the Trastevere area near the Tiber River. Do not take the stroll without an ice cream or gelato in hand. Gelato shops are dispersed throughout Rome.
If people watching is your forte then feel free to grab a table at a café that overlook Camp De Fiori. Enjoy a cup of coffee or a glass of wine here. Testaccio has many dance hot spots to satisfy your desire to dance or mingle with others in a club atmosphere.
Staying for any length of time in the city, you might want to venture a little farther from your Rome apartments, Consider going to San Lorenzo which is the university scene with a high population of students. Here you could encounter plenty of pizzerias, pubs and wine bars, or Ostia, which is the beach town just 20 km from Rome. The entertainment possibilities in Rome are limitless.
If you are the artistic type that loves to take in an opera or live show, then Rome will please you immensely. Rome has small underground theatres as well as big plays such as Sistina. There are many dance festival, music events, and operas that take place in the summertime throughout Villa Ada Park, Baths of Caracalla, and the Roman theater of Ostia.
If shopping is on your list of things to do while in Rome, you will be extremely pleased by the quantity and quality of shopping venues. Via del Corso is a great shopping venue and there are numerous flea markets that sell unique items that tourists will love to see.
Do not leave Rome without visiting the Vatican, Sistine Chapel, Coliseum, Trevi Fountain, Roman Forum, and the Pantheon. These are historic wonders that offer a tourist an unexplainable look into the history of Rome that can never be imagined by looking at a postcard or a picture. By experiencing first hand, one will take these memories on for a lifetime. These sites are genuinely a site not to miss and will put the finishing touch onto your Rome and Italian vacation.
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