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Rome, Italy founded on April 21, 753 BC
Rome is a popular travel destination in Italy and a living museum of history. Today's Rome or Roma as the Italians call it, is a vibrant and lively city with reminders of its past everywhere. In Rome you will encounter the glories of Ancient Rome, medieval and Renaissance buildings and fountains, and great museums. Rome boasts many fine restaurants and cafes, good nightlife, and lively steets and squares.

Although Rome is a huge city, its historic center is small, making it easy to walk. I recommend at least a stay of 3 full days in Rome (4 nights). After checking in your hotel, take some time to wander around the neighborhood near your hotel. If you want to see some of Rome, take public bus number 110 (from the train station or ask your hotel for the closest stop). Riding on this bus is an inexpensive way to get a good overview of Rome. Tip: Buy the Rome Transportation Map at a newstand or tourist shop. I've found it to be the best map and if you want to take a bus or the metro, it will be very useful.

Day 1: The Glories of Ancient Rome, Trevi Fountain, and Dinner near the Pantheon
Today you visit some of Ancient Rome's best monuments and ruins. Palatine Hill and Colosseum To avoid the long ticket lines at the Colosseum, first visit the Palatine Hill, home to ancient Rome's emperors and aristicrats, and buy a combination ticket for both. The Colossuem, Ancient Rome's huge ampitheater, was built AD 80 to hold gladiatorial and wild animal fights. Today it's one of the best monuments of Ancient Rome.Tip: On Sunday, the Via dei Fori Imperiali leading to the Colosseum is closed to traffic, making a nice place to walk.

The Roman Forum
The Roman Forum, a huge complex of ruined temples, basilicas, and arches, was the ceremonial, legal, social, and business center of ancient Rome. Give yourself at least two hours to wander around. Admission is free.

Trevi Fountain and Gelato Break
Now you'll try what many consider the best gelato in Rome at San Crispino on Via Panetteria near the Trevi Fountain. Then see the magnificent Trevi fountain, completed in 1762. Toss a coin in the fountain to ensure your return to Rome.

Pantheon and Dinner
The Pantheon, the best preserved building of ancient Rome, has a spectacular dome and free admission, closes 7PM. For dinner try Armando al Pantheon, in a street to the right of the Pantheon as you're facing it. (Salita de' Crescenzi, 31). After dinner, splurge on a drink outside in the Pantheon's lively Piazza di Rotonda. Tip: Bars and cafes charge more to sit outside but it's worth it if you stay awhile and enjoy the ambiance.

Day 2: Capotiline Hill Museums, Rome Neighborhoods, Traditional Cuisine
Today you visit a few of Rome's neighborhoods and museums and sample traditional Roman cuisines.

Campo dei Fiori, Trastevere, and Jewish Ghetto
The Piazza Campo dei Fiori is alive in the mornings with flower vendors so it makes an interesting start to your day. From there wander along the Tiber River to Ponte Sisto, cross the Tiber and visit the church of Santa Maria in Trestevere (picture), Rome's first Christian church. Cross back to the other side and continue to the Jewish Ghetto. There are several places to sample Rome's interesting Jewish cuisine in the Ghetto. Tip: If you're up early and want good photos of Piazza Navona, start the itinerary there, before the tourists arrive. Then continue to Campo dei Fiori.

Capitoline Hill Museums
From the busy Piazza Venezia, a transport hub and home to the Vittorio Emanuele Monument, go up to the Capotiline Hill, where you will have a fabulous view of the Roman Forum. The piazza was designed by Michelangelo and the museums are the oldest in the world. Palazzo Nuovo has Greek and Roman sculptures and Palazzo dei Conservatori has art galleries, sculptures, and frescoes. A ticket is good for both.

Testaccio District
Tonight go to the Testaccio District by taxi, bus 75 or the metro. You'll want to make a reservation for dinner at Checchino dal 1887, a very nice restaurant serving old Roman cuisine. The Testaccio District has several good night clubs if you want to go out after dinner. Tip: Be alert for pickpockets on the Metro and in crowds.
Day 3: Rome's Catacombs, the Ancient Appian Way, Piazza Navona and Tartufo
Today we visit the Ancient Appian Way, catacombs, and Piazza Navona with optional shopping.

Via Appia Antica and Catacombs
The Via Appia Antica, the major road of the ancient Roman Empire, is now a regional park, Parco Regionale Dell'Appia Antica. Take bus 118 or 218 to visit the catacombs of San Callisto, the largest and most impressive of the catacombs. Then walk or rent a bike and ride along the ancient road, lined with tombs, monuments, and churches. A beautfiul place for lunch is the Cecilia Metella Restaurant, especially when it is nice and you can sit on the patio. Tip: You can buy bus tickets at a newstand or tabacchi. Validate them in the little machine when you board the bus. If you say catacombs, someone will tell you when to get off.

Spanish Steps and Shopping
If you have time in the afternoon, go to Piazza del Popolo and walk along Via del Corso, the main shopping street. Turn onto Via Condotti and follow it to the Spanish Steps. Window-shopping and people-watching is good in this area and won't hurt your budget. It's fun to try a restaurant you've discovered on your own and after three days of walking around Rome, you've probably found something you'd like to try.

Piazza Navona and Tartufo
In the evening, Piazza Navona is a great place to continue your people-watching as well as see the three lavish Baroque fountains. The much-touted ice-cream dessert, tartufo, is said to have originated here - you can try it outside at the Tre Scalini for a splurge.

Extra Days: Suggestions for More Places to Go in and Around Rome
There are plenty of things to keep you occupied in Rome for more than three days. Here are a few suggestions for what else to see in Rome:

• Vatican City Museums and St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican City, also called Holy See, is home to the Pope and the Vatican, St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel, and the fabulous Vatican Museums. Vatican City is easy to visit from Rome, plan to spend at least a half day there. Vatican City Essentials
• Baths of Caracalla - At the foot of the Aventine hill are the monumental ruins of the Baths of Caracalla, used from the Second to Sixth century AD. Taking a bath was a social event for the people of ancient Rome and the huge complex could hold up to 1600 bathers! Besides baths, they held an array of facilities such as a gym, art galleries, gardens, and shops selling food and drinks.
• More of Rome's Majestic Churches - Visit Rome's Cathedral San Giovanni Laterno, Saint Peter in Chains with its Michelangelo statue of Moses, or Santa Maria in Cosmedin with its Byzantine mosaics and the Boca della Verita.
Ostia Antica - The ruins of the ancient Rome port of Ostia Antica are well worth a visit. It is a huge complex and you can easily spend several hours wandering around the old streets, shops, and houses. You should plan at least a half day for this trip. To get there, take the Metro Line B to Magliana and take the Ostia Lido train from there.
• Tivoli - See the villa, gardens and fantastic fountains of the Villa d'Este, then take a short bus ride to Hadrian's Villa. West of Rome in the Lazio region, Tivoli is accessible by bus or train.
• Frascati - Wine town also in the Lazio region and accessible by train.

For honeymoon travelers looking for la dolce vita and the Eternal city, Rome is the city for you.

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