subject: Top Attractions To See In Rome [print this page] Most people are aware that Rome is chock full of amazing sights from various periods in history. You do not need to be a history buff to know this most of us are aware to at least some extent. If you are looking to stay in a central Rome hotel, you will want to know what the main attractions are you can visit during your stay in the city so weve compiled a list of the best here.
St Peters Basilica
How can you visit the Italian capital and not see this, one of its most iconic sights? It actually stands in the Vatican City, and it took more than a century to be completed from when work began in 1506. It stands some 138 metres tall at its highest point, and was created in the Renaissance style. To say that the interior will take your breath away sounds like a tired clich, but in this case it really is true. See it for yourself and you will understand.
Sistine Chapel
Perhaps most famous for its ceiling and the range of frescoes that can be found there, the Sistine Chapel was consecrated in 1483, and thus is more than five hundred years old. Make sure you make time to see it while you are in the Vatican City after St Peters Basilica. This is a wonderful opportunity to see artwork by Michelangelo and Botticelli, among others.
The Coliseum
Your central Rome hotel may have all the mod cons, but it will be a world apart from the classic good looks of the Coliseum. While many people think the Coliseum is round, it is actually elliptical in shape. It is believed to have been built around the year 70 AD and took about ten years to be completed. It stands as a testament to ancient Rome in todays modern city a stark contrast to the modern buildings around it.
Campo dei Fiori
There are many squares in Rome your central Rome hotel may even be close to one or two. One of the most famous of all is Campo dei Fiore. The name translates to mean field of flowers, because that is literally what the area used to be many centuries ago in the Middle Ages. Even today you can see flower stalls in the square, helping to create a pleasant and attractive space for visitors to enjoy.
Whatever you want to do when you arrive in the city, make sure you take time out to visit these top sights when you depart your central Rome hotel each day. They are just the beginning of an impressive array of sights and attractions the city has to offer, so make the time to see as many as you can during your time here.
