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Find the perfect holiday home in Rome: Villas, holiday homes and apartments
Welcome to Rome: The Eternal City
Rome is a city where history doesn’t just reside in a museum; it lives in the traffic, the espresso bars, and the very stones beneath your feet. It’s a place that manages to be both an open-air museum and a chaotic, vibrant modern capital.
A layered history
Rome’s history spans 2,800 years, traditionally founded in 753 BC by Romulus. It evolved from a kingdom to a powerful republic and finally to the heart of the Roman Empire, which shaped the laws, art, and architecture of the Western world. After the empire’s fall, it became the center of the Catholic Church and a beacon of the Renaissance.
Every corner of the city reveals these layers, from the ancient ruins of the Roman Forum to the baroque splendor of its many fountains.
Description of the "Eternal City"
Walking through Rome feels like a sightseeing dream. It's a city of sun-drenched ochre buildings and narrow cobblestone alleys. Your itinerary will likely be packed, but the true Roman experience involves relaxing at a sidewalk café.
Whether you're looking for a cultural getaway or a vacation centered around pampering, Rome delivers. You'll find yourself exploring hidden piazzas where the scent of jasmine mingles with freshly baked bread, providing the perfect relaxation after a long day of walking. It's a destination that truly lives up to the hype.
Typical Foods (The "Big Four")
Roman cuisine is "Cucina Povera" – simple, filling and incredibly flavorful.
Tonnarelli Carbonara: Eggs, pecorino romano, guanciale (pork cheek) and black pepper. No cream allowed!
Cacio e Pepe: A master class in simplicity using only pasta, pecorino and black pepper.
Amatriciana: A tomato-based sauce with guanciale and a touch of chili.
Gricia: Essentially a carbonara without the eggs; the "original" Roman pasta.
Suppli: Deep-fried rice balls filled with mozzarella and tomato sauce - the ultimate street food.
Activities and nature
Although Rome is an urban jungle, it has surprising "green lungs".
Activities
Throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain (to ensure your return), climb the Palatine Hill, or take a "Gladiator School" course. For a local feel, explore the Trastevere neighborhood in the evening.
Nature
Visit Villa Borghese, a massive heart-shaped park perfect for a picnic. For a unique walk, walk the Via Appia (Via Appia Antica), an ancient Roman road lined with pine trees and catacombs.
Festivals and Events
Natale di Roma (April 21): Rome's birthday. Expect parades with people dressed as centurions and gladiators around the Circus Maximus.
Festa de' Noantri (July): A religious and popular festival in Trastevere with processions and street food.
Lungo il Tevere (Summer): During the summer, the banks of the Tiber are transformed into a festival with pop-up bars, restaurants and open-air cinemas
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