Rome

Italy

City Break

About Rome

Rome is a feast for all the senses in every respect with its ancient history, art, architecture, food, and fashion.

As you might expect, Rome isn’t necessarily the cheapest of shopping destinations, but if you’re in search of high-quality designer goods you’ll find much to choose from. The streets around Piazza di Spagna – most notably Via Condotti – are full of fashion houses and designer boutiques. At the other end of the scale, the Porta Portese flea market takes place each Sunday, with antiques, books, jewellery, and plenty of other goods on sale.

Italian food is loved all over the planet and if you know where to look, you can enjoy some memorable meals from gourmet restaurants with a Michelin-star, to lower-key, family-run trattorias. For those with a sweet tooth, the city has some superb gelaterie (ice-cream parlours).

Iconic landmarks can be found all over Rome, from the remains of the impressive Colosseum where you can walk in the footsteps of gladiators, to the impressive ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, the gates of the Vatican, and the beautiful Trevi Fountain. The Eternal City is a place that would take several visits to fully appreciate.