City Breaks to Rome - By: Asifkhan

Rome is one of the most heard about cities in the world. Known as the Eternal city this ancient and glorious destination is widely appealing to a lot of tourists. Rome being the largest city in Italy and also the Capital has become so popular with tourism with its links to past civilizations.

Anyone who wanders the streets of Rome cannot fail to be amazed or impressed by its stunning architecture. In fact, countless people have argued that Rome is 'the most beautiful city in the world' - a claim that's hard to refute. The Colosseum, for example, is one of the most impressive structures in the city. As the largest amphitheatre ever built by the Roman Empire, the Colosseum played host to Gladiatorial combat and was originally capable of seating 50,000 spectators. Today, visitors can step back into history and walk within its walls; just as spectators did from 80AD onwards. Another masterpiece of architecture to be found in the city is The Piazza del Campidoglio, which was designed by Michelangelo Buonaroti and is another example of the architecture that exemplifies Rome's role as a world centre of the Renaissance. However, there are also other grandiose squares in Rome, which includes the Piazza del Popolo, Piazza Navona and Piazza Venezia among others.

Rome has a rich variety of attractions to suit all tastes - be they sporting or otherwise - there are many museums that showcase the rich history that has made the city recognisable around the world. So whether you're looking to explore a museum or the famous street markets, Rome remains one of the most popular city break destinations in Europe, with many taking advantage of cheap flights to Rome in order to explore the ancient city.

Budget drinking in Rome
If you want cheap drinks in Rome you are best advised to walk at least 500 metres away from any tourist attractions. Restaurants and bars who are lucky to be located nearby big attractions always make you pay through the nose for your drinks.

Where to eat cheap?
If you really want a cheap meal you should look no further than the many pizza joints who serve up slices of pizzas for a few euros. Pick your pizza, pay and consume it while you go. If you prefer to sit down to have your meal you must be prepared to pay at least 10 euros for a lunch with drinks.

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