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

St. Peter's Square

You are standing in a courtyard, surrounded by hundreds of other people who are equally awed by the majesty of the sights that you are all seeing. Before you, over 400 feet tall and almost 400 years old, rises the magnificent Saint Peter's Cathedral. As you turn to glance about the elliptical colonnade in wonder, you are greeted with the sight of hundreds of pillars holding up the ancient Baroque architecture. When your eyes reach the center of the square, you are greeted by the sight of an ancient Egyptian obelisk, dating back to the 13th century BC. To either side of the obelisk are fountains, and beyond it the road leading into the square. You are standing in Saint Peter's Square in Vatican City within Rome.

Castel Sant'Angelo

The Castel Sant'Angelo, also known as the Mausoleum of Hadrian, is located in the district of Borgo, in Rome. This cylindrical building was built on the right bank of the river Tiber between 135 and 139 AD. The ashes of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, who died in 138 AD, were placed there when the building was completed, and up until the year 217 AD, the ashes of other Roman Emperors were also placed here, in a room deep inside the building's interior.

Roman Catacombs

The catacombs around Rome are places that always fascinated visitors. Going back to the first century, Christian Romans did not have their place to burry their dead. Until Christianity's acceptance, the Ancient Romans forbade, nor offered a piece of land for Christians to bury bodies in Rome. So before the catacombs, Christian and Jewish had to resort to other pagan common cemeteries. Saint Peter was buried on one on Vatican Hill in the great public "city of the dead" (know as "Necropolis") and Saint Paul was buried in one along the Via Ostience.