Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Benvenuti in Italia


Rome, Italy is one of the most beautiful places in the entire world. The romantic restaurants, the historic attractions, and the calm atmosphere make for a perfect getaway. Picture walking through the cobblestone streets on a sunshine day and stopping to each lunch at the Piazza di Spagna, where you can catch a glimpse of the Spanish Steps. You should then go shopping because all of the shops in Rome are alluring and affordable. Once you have finished your day of strolling and shopping, your must take part in the siesta because everything closes down and who doesn't love a mid afternoon nap? However, once the siesta is over, you must get ready for a fabulous night life. The discotechs in Rome play the the best music in the greatest atmostpheres. The people are friendly and love to dance. These clubs stay open as long as you can stay up, but don't stay up too late because there is tons to see the next day. You have to see the Colosseum without a doubt. You can take the 3 hour extensive tour inside of its most fascinating sites. This tour really helps you learn about the Roman Empire. Once you have finished touring the Colosseum, you should most definately go check out the Pantheon, which contains the tombs of numerous Italian Kings, located in the Piazza della Rotonda. This Piazza is a lively square filled with bars, cafes, and restaurants. At night time, this Piazza is beautifully lit up and the crowds get wild. Save your energy for the next day though because you must go see The Vatican, the home of the Pope. The tour can be given in your own native language and it includes lunch. There are horse and carriage rides that take you around Vatican City. It's absolutly enchanting. Before you leave, make sure you save time for the Sistine Chapel. You can see the breathtaking art from Michaelangelo's Last Judgement. Make sure you stop at Campo di Fiori, the daily market, to pick up some fresh food in case you would like to make your own meal that night. The food is delectable and the vendors are extremely friendly. Don't hesitate to ask them what would be a good combination for dinner. Make sure you wake up nice and early the next day because you do not want to miss St. Peter's Basilica, with its incredible ornate decorations and 140 larger-than-life statues of saints, this place will leave you speechless.
These are just a few places to visit while in Rome. The possibilites are endless and are guaranteed to amaze you. So, come visit one of the most beautiful places on Earth and be prepared to never want to leave! Yes, it is that stunning!
Ciao!


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Simple - Rome, Italy is one of the most beautiful places in the entire world.

Compound - These clubs stay open as long as you can stay up, but don't stay up too late because there is tons to see the next day.

Complex - Before you leave, make sure you save time for the Sistine Chapel.

Compound/Complex - Make sure you wake up nice and early the next day because you do not want to miss St. Peter's Basilica, with its incredible ornate decorations and 140 larger-than-life statues of saints, this place will leave you speechless.

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3 comments:

  1. I visited Rome a few years ago, and this blog entry brought back some great memories! Nice job.

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  2. Look at the Colossuem! That is an impressive photo. It actually makes me want to go visit it. Did you take that or is it from a postcard?

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  3. I actually got that photo from the internet. I have pictures of it from when I was there, but this picture was really great!

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