Vacation Spotlight - Rome - Top 5 Reasons To Visit

Rome is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, renowned for its architecture and culture and ideal for a long weekend city break. The Italian capital is extremely popular with tourists and it is not hard to see why. Here are the top five reasons to visit.

Shopping
Ladies if you're looking for designer labels, vintage clothes and cute one-off pieces then Rome is the place for you. For designer clothes check out Via del Corso and Via del Babuino where you can pick up gorgeous pieces from the likes of Fendi and Valentino.
Rome also has plenty of unusual boutiques where you can find unique pieces that none of your friends will have.

Architecture
One of the most notable things about Rome is its stunning architecture. The breathtaking Colosseum, the Pantheon and the Roman Forum are must-sees while holidaymakers should not miss the opportunity to climb the Spanish steps, an impressive flight of marble steps lined with many street side cafes, bars and restaurants.

Restaurants
If there's one thing the Italians can do its food. Fresh pasta, homemade pizza and delicious risotto are the local dishes but that's not to say you can't find a decent curry or a great steak house. Dine at one of the many gourmet restaurants and quaint cafés and treat your taste buds.

Art
Italy has produced some of the world's finest artists and Rome is the centre of the countries artistic heritage housing many of the world's most famous paintings. The city has plenty of museums and galleries including the Palazzo Colonna, the Via Nazionale, the baroque Palazzo Barberini and the Galleria Borghese.

The Vatican
Of course, no vacation to Rome is complete without a visit to The Vatican. Home to the head of the Roman Catholic Church the Vatican has long been one of Romes most popular attractions. The Vatican is the richest country in the world per square foot with a total population of only 750 people. Visit St Peters Basilica and climb to the top of the dome where you can enjoy fantastic views over the city of Rome and don't miss Michelangelo's breathtaking ceiling in the Sistine Chapel.