Why I can’t wait to visit Rome

If you follow this blog or my instagram, you’ll know how much I love the Italian way of life. The food, the culture, the rolling vineyards, the history – everything about it seems to be the idyllic lifestyle. This may be a little romanticised, yes, but the time I’ve spent there in recent years, has given me some of the most unforgettable memories. Plus, it’s made me want to explore the rest of country on future visits…

Why I can’t wait to visit Rome

Although I spend a lot of time in Tuscany and the stunning scenery and the rooftops of Florence are things that I long to see again, I’ve always wanted to take a tour around the streets of Rome. Perhaps it’s because it’s so famous and I’ve heard so much about the city…but it’s now right at the top of my wanderlust list.

So, it’s got me thinking about our trip to Italy this Summer and that we just might have to have a weekend in Rome.

Here are just a few of the attractions that I’d like to see…

1. Sightseeing with the ancients

There are so many museums, galleries, ruins and temples to take a look around that I already feel as though I can’t possibly see them all in one trip. But it would be rude not to visit the iconic Colosseum, to walk around the tombs of the Pantheon, or have lunch in the famed Piazza Navona square. Sitting in the sun, drinking Prosecco, watching the street performers and artists, in a setting that dates back to the first century? Don’t mind if I do!

2. Check in with the Pope

I love taking in the culture of a new destination and with the Pope staying practically next door to us, it would be terribly rude of us not to drop-in and say hi! The famed Sistine Chapel is his official residence and while I’m in such beautiful surroundings, I’ll be looking at the many classical and Renaissance paintings around me, including frescos by Michelangelo himself. The Vatican Museums are just next door too, so I’ll be sure to head in there next, home to some of the finest masterpieces ever created.

3. Shop ’til I drop!

Some of the best fashion designers in the world hail from Italy, but as well as popping into the designer shops, I’m more likely to try the local markets, which I’ve heard are packed with authentic, handmade souvenirs to take home. One of the things I love most about Italy though, obviously, is the food! So I’ll definitely make time to visit Campo de’Fiori – this is the most popular food market in the city, not to mention the oldest! The perfect place to pick up new cooking tips and sample some Italian delights.

4. Watch an opera under the stars

Finally, no trip to Rome would be complete without buying some Rome opera tickets and stopping by Terme di Caracalla. This is a magical, open-air theatre, where you can watch dramatic plays, theatre productions and classical concerts. I can’t wait to grab a picnic basket and lay a blanket out for the family. What a perfect way to end our trip!

Phew! What a trip it’s going to be…it’s got me craving the sun and Prosecco right now!

Have you been to Rome? I’d love to hear what you thought of it, so please leave your comments and suggestions of where I should visit below…

 

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