Castel Sant'Angelo is one of the tourist attractions in Rome. Photo credit: touropia.com
The capital of Italy, Rome, has existed since the Roman Empire dominated the Mediterranean coast in antiquity. The Roman emperors built one of the greatest cities in the world thanks to their conquests, scientific discoveries, and cultural contributions, and their legacy still inspires us today. Living in the city of Rome from 1990 to 1993 was an experience I cherished.
When I moved from Rome to Sacrofano, a stunning mountain village outside of Rome, I realized that a village in Rome refers to a peaceful residential area where people work in agriculture, animal husbandry, and dairy production, since in Africa, a village means something different. Every corner of Rome is lined with historical sites, some of which are hundreds of years old, while others are thousands of years old.
Rome is a thoughtfully designed city that can serve both residents and tourists. Even those without jobs now find it easier to find somewhere to have breakfast, lunch, and supper in Rome, thanks to the churches of Vatican City, especially Caritas, or humanitarian groups. Rome is a welcoming city, and Caritas will assist you in finding shoes and clothing if you are in need.
There are several fashion, pizza, and newspaper stores in Rome that people are accustomed to using to improve their everyday lives. Furthermore, some locations uncover fascinating facets of history that extend beyond the Roman Empire. For example, consider the Middle Ages, when conflicts among Italy's city-states were so frequent that it seemed fitting to fortify even the church.
The Colosseum, which has been a popular tourist destination in Rome for many years, is the first place that comes to mind for anyone traveling to or visiting the city. Aqueducts, highways, temples, palaces, and entire towns are among the magnificent structures that the vast Roman Empire left behind. Among them are numerous amphitheaters that have managed to hold onto their previous grandeur and beauty to this day.
In addition to the Colosseum, also known as "Il Colosseo," there are several places of attraction tourists can visit. Below are a few of them:
Vatican City, the
Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Cathedral and St. Peter's
Square, the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine, the Roman Forum (note the Arch of
Titus), the Capitol Museums, the Pantheon, the Castel Sant'Angelo, the Trevi
Fountain, the Spanish Staircase, Villa Borghese (park and gallery), the Trastevere
District, the Vittoriano in Piazza Venezia, and several other places.
Italians are as
passionate about their cuisine as they are about fashion. The world of Italian
fashion will show you how to win a man or woman over if you're not interested
in fashion. Italian cuisine, ranging from the most basic to the most intricate, is as
savory as the people's appealing dress code. Some of the most delicious
delicacies to savor in Rome, or any Italian city, are listed below.
Lasagna comida: Photo credit- travel Rome
Pesto alla Genovese,
lasagna, risotto, pizza, pasta, gnocchi, prosciutto di Parma, ribollita, bagna cauda, tortelli, ravioli Fiorentina, panzerotto fritto, arancini, polenta,
focaccia, and minestrone, which is my favorite.