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Med Vacation, Athens to Rome

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If you are looking for a romantic stay or a quick overview of the history of the Roman Empire, you must visit Rome, which is considered as one of the most beautiful in Europe. Despite the size of the city is relatively low, there are many sculptures and monuments here, which will keep you busy all day. A key reason why Rome is one of the most preferred tourist destinations is because of its great history old. The Roman Empire is said to one of the most influential empires, which laid the foundations of Western culture.

Creative minds and artists would like to go to Rome for its spectacular and amazing artifacts and models that are embedded in all corners of the structure. Another reason which made Rome one of the hottest destinations in the world is Vatican City. This tiny town attracts millions of Christians around the world and many more to come see St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel. These two sites are very famous monuments of the Vatican City. If you are looking for car hire Rome that you can use the rental car from the international airport. Rental car Rome is one of the safest you can see different places quickly. Outside of town locations, renting a car in Rome also helps fund various places nearby worth visiting.

Bocca della Verita – If you love discovering new places and control that you must visit this place that resembles a face of a man. Bocca della Verita is also known as the mouth and the truth as the myth of mouth will catch your hand if you put your hand inside mouth and speak lies. It is located in the atrium of St. Mary's Church Cosmedin.

Spanish Steps — Another excellent situation you should not miss when you're visiting Rome are the Spanish Steps, also known as Scalinata di Spagna. The staircase was made in 1723, and the Embassy of Spain is very close if the attraction has been duly appointed.

Basilica Saint-Pierre – When you're in the Vatican City can not afford to miss this impressive structure known as the Basilica of St. Peter. You might saw this place in movies and television but to checkout this place in person, is a different experience. The dome of this great building has been painted by Michelangelo and you can see most of Rome when you are at the top of the building.

The Sistine Chapel – You should head to this place when you are in the Vatican City. Regarded as the most visited place in the Vatican City, Sistine Chapel is one of the artistic chapel you've ever seen anywhere in the world. The ceilings of the chapel were painted by the master designer Michel-Ange itself.

Pantheon – Another excellent location where you have to go look when you are in Rome is the Pantheon. Once considered as a temple of pagan gods, the structure is one of the most conserved structures in Rome.

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