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Cheap Flights to Rome
Skip the ancient civilizations class and go right to the source: Rome, Italy. Pizza anyone? There is so much to see in Rome that you won’t even have time for some Italian pizza.
To begin with, the city is so historically significant that you are among ancient ruins and artifacts of past civilizations that we can barely fathom. The city itself is quite large, but the actual remains of the ruins are somewhat smaller than the grandeur of the city. Most sites are located fairly close to each other and it is possible (although long) to take a walking tour starting at the Colosseum, going through the Forum and up the Piazza di Spagna and into the Vatican – all in one day. Be sure to pick up a map or check out a travel book before you roam around Rome. Getting off the beaten path is a little rough and can be troubling for some, so make sure to plan ahead the day’s events and how you are going to get to what you want to see.
Of course on your trip you will have to check out any of the ancient Etruscan tombs, temples, early Christian churches, palaces, baroque basilicas, museums and art galleries the city is host to. It is a wonder to see the people of the city busily going about their business in the awesome landscape of Rome. But these people are all working for a reason, maybe it is the extremely high prices of Rome that is the motivating cause for them? Well probably not, but for the student traveler the prices will make you wish you still had top ramen to eat. Meals will cost about $10-$20 and accommodations $20-$50 per day. The thrifty backpacker can sneak by with a budget of about $35 a day for everything, but that means making sandwiches, living in hostels (which can be great) and not drinking any alcohol or seeing many sights.
But this is not the way to live if you are planning to go big in Rome. There is too much to do and see, and it would be a waste to be frugal with your money.
The best time to visit this ancient city is springtime (April to May) and autumn. Spring break just happens to fall during the best time to visit Rome, and this is also a benefit with smaller crowds and more sightseeing time for you. Of course if you are around Rome during Holy (Easter) Week you can check out the awesome progression of Catholics from all over the world, as they make their pilgrimage to various basilicas (churches) and also hear the Pope’s address at the Vatican.
Did you know that the Vatican City is the world’s smallest independent state? Holy cow! It is also said to be the richest country per square foot in the world. It is the home of the Pope and is a Mecca for over one billion Catholics worldwide. Pretty impressive, so don’t miss this stop on your trip!
After the mandatory sightseeing locations like the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican, relaxing might be a high priority. Besides the great sights and tourist attractions you can plan on eating, drinking, chatting and listening to music in the city. Stop by one of the many piazzas for a drink or coffee to take in all the sights and sounds of the city and truly appreciate your surroundings.
Once you have visited this beautiful city you won’t want to leave. Don’t let anything stop your travels to Rome, not even an ancient civilization final.
