Cheap Flights to Rome

Rome is perhaps one of the most glamorous, well-known and beloved cities in the world, and also one of the most popular ones. Ranked the 11th most visited city in the world, Rome is a legendary city of cult status. From the Renaissance, to Michelangelo, da Vinci, the Pope, gelato and the birth site of pizza, there truly is something to see, do and eat in this cultural city. A city which bears name to the historical legacy of the Roman Empire, the city's rich historical background makes this an ideal destination spot, with numerous architectural and archeological sites to visit. If you're interested in visiting Rome why not check out some cheap flights?

If you're new to Rome you must visit Trevi Fountain, the magnificent and absolutely legendary fountain completed in 1762. The tradition is to get up close to the fountain and throw a coin over your left shoulder into the fountain to ensure your return to Rome. The coin you throw into the fountain also serves as a donation to the Red Cross.

When in Rome, it's absolutely essential to buy yourself a gelato. This Italian ice cream is the stuff of legends, sold by nearly every street-corner vender in a variety of tantalizing flavors such as: yellow plum, cinnamon, red raspberry and pistachio. Yum!

Another 'must' in Rome is to visit the Vatican City and home of the pope. With a number of Vatican Museums to check out and a chance to get to see his holiness himself, the Pope comes out to make an appearance every Wednesday morning. So make your way over to St. Peter's Square to have a sighting with Rome's one and only 'VIP' (very important Pope!)

The Colosseum is another relic of the Holy Roman Empire which begs for a visit. A gargantuan, absolutely magnificent amphitheatre, it's also an interesting nod to Rome's past. The site of gladiator games and the execution spot of Christian martyrs, this is literally an ancient site where the Romans tortured and killed thousands. An important piece of history and a literally astounding site, the amphitheatre is only 1/3 of its original site, but still an architectural masterpiece and important piece of history.

Campo dei Fiori Market is an excellent choice to spend a morning in Rome. You can literally wander around all day in this Italian open air market. Not only is it a place where Romans come to purchase their food stuffs. So come, sit, grab an Italian pastry and coffee and stay to people watch.

The Pantheon is a temple that was constructed to pay homage to the gods of Mount Olympus, and was built between 27 and 25 AD. An impressive feat of architecture, the Pantheon is actually the largest reinforced concrete dome in the world, and a stunning temple. It also holds the remains of the artist Raphael and Vittorio Emanuele II.

Whether it's pizza, the Pope, ancient architecture or some of the most well-known art in the world, Rome is arguably one of the best tourist destinations worldwide. For those who haven't yet been to Rome or for those itching to return, it's certainly a good time to think about paying a visit. If you're serious about a visit or just in the initial stages of planning, why not take a look at cheap flights to Rome?

Top attractions in Rome

Sistine Chapel

The Sistine Chapel in Rome is named for Sixtus IV della Rovere, who was Pope from 1471 to 1484. The interior walls of the chapel are covered in exquisite frescoes painted by some of the greatest Italian artists in history, including Perugino, Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, Rosselli, and of course Michelangelo, who painted the stunning frescoes which adorn the ceiling. The chapel is not only a work of art; it is in fact still used as a site of papal religious activity—the election of a new Pope takes place in the chapel, at an event called a conclave.

Spanish Steps

The Spanish Steps is another very popular attraction that is located in the heart ("Centro Historico") of Rome. It is also one of Rome's favourite romantic spot and one of the most popular's city landmark.

Pantheon

The building of the Roman Pantheon was begun in 27 BC, commissioned by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa. At that time, it was a classical temple, with a gabled roof supported by a colonnade. This building was destroyed by fire in 80 AD, and between 118 and 128 AD, it was completely rebuilt by Hadrian, the Roman Emperor of that era. The Pantheon was originally built with adjoining water gardens and baths, however these are no longer in existence. Some minor repairs and alterations were made by various Roman Emperors of the third century AD, however the building as it can be seen today is, with the exception of paintings added in the fifteenth century, almost identical to the building it was in the second century.