The city of Rome was once one of the most influential cities in the world as it was the capital of the Roman Empire, the Roman Republic and the Roman Kingdom. Today, it is the largest city in Italy and the country’s capital with its rich history reflected in many famous monuments and attractions. A stay in one of the villas in Rome is an ideal way to indulge in the many sights of this famous city, from the renowned Colosseum to the spectacular Trevi Fountain. Second only to Florence in Tuscany, Rome was a major centre of the Italian Renaissance which has resulted in some remarkable sculptures and artwork that you can see in the city. Rome is also the home of Vatican City, with many beautiful churches and cathedrals that are best explored at your own pace from one of the villas in Rome.
Located along the Mediterranean Sea, the city enjoys a mostly Mediterranean climate with warm summers, mild to warm spring and autumn months and cooler winters. April, May, September and October are great months for booking a stay at villas in Rome as the temperature is nice yet not as warm as months like August, when daytime temperatures regularly exceed 30°C. Visiting in the early spring and late autumn is not only pleasantly warm, but the reduced amount of tourists staying at villas in Rome means there may be more availability and better opportunity to get up close to the sights and attractions.
The sights of ancient Rome are some of the most popular attractions that many people are interested in viewing during a holiday at villas in Rome. In the centre of the city lies the Colosseum, the largest ever amphitheatre built in the Roman Empire. The structure was constructed between 70AD and 82AD and although now it is partially ruined, it is still one of the most popular tourist attractions in the area. Other sights of ancient Rome that holidaymakers may want to see is the Roman Forum, which was the heart of ancient Rome around which everything else was built, and the Roman Pantheon, a preserved temple that was dedicated to the pagan gods. Many villas in Rome are ideally situated to make exploring the numerous sights of the ancient city easy and accessible.
One of the things Rome is most famous for is Vatican City, the official residence of the Pope and home to a number of beautiful sights. Both religious and non-religious people book villas in Rome to explore Vatican City and its contents. The Sistine Chapel, located in the Apostolic Palace, is most renowned for its painted ceiling and other murals that were completed by the famous Renaissance artists Michelangelo, Botticelli, Raphael and Bernini. During a holiday at a Rome villa, you may want to wonder in awe at St Peter’s Square, which is home to the basilica, and there are 11 Vatican museums that stand as reminders to the Italian Renaissance.
There are many nature reserves and public parks located around the city that are ideal for holidaymakers staying at villas in Rome to relax amongst the bustling crowds. The Pineto Regional Park is a protected green area located in the northwest of the city and there is a botanical garden called Orto Botanico which has many shaded areas. Numerous gardens are attached to villas in Rome that were built by Italian aristocracy such as Villa Doria Pamphili and Villa Sciarra, which have a children’s play area. Perhaps the most well known garden in Rome is the Villa Borghese garden, which has famous art galleries amongst its shaded walks. You can find the Rome Villa Borghese situated close to the Spanish Steps and the Piazza del Popolo.
Rome’s history spans over more than 2,000 years and many different periods of art and style, from Classical to Baroque and Medieval to Renaissance. Many of the reminders of Rome’s history come from these periods, including the famous fountains that are dotted amongst the city. Villas in Rome are ideal for spending time exploring the fountains and other sights. Trevi Fountain is one of the most famous fountains in the world and the largest in the Baroque style in Rome. The fountain was finished in 1762 and is extremely ornamental and dramatic. Should you wish to return to a villa in Rome you might like to throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain, as legend has it that those who do are ensured to return to Rome.
