It should therefore come as no surprise to learn that Rome\u00a0is the most popular\u00a0tourist\u00a0destination in Italy, and the 5th most visited city in Europe, attracting around 10 million international\u00a0tourists per annum. That’s around 200,000 visitors each week. Our\u00a0Rome bucket list<\/a>\u00a0shows just how much you can cram into your stay in this most wonderful city. There is literally an abundance to see and do in Rome. So how do we recommend you can possibly do justice to the city when spending just 48 hours in Rome? Well, here’s how….<\/p>\r\n\r\n Day 1:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Morning:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n We think that a great starting point for a weekend in Rome is in the very heart of the city, at Rome’s Trevi Fountain. This beautiful monument attracts millions of tourists each year and is one of Rome’s oldest water sources, dating back to Roman times. It can get busy here though so it’s worth heading there first thing before the number of people builds up.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n From here, it’s less than a 10 minute walk to the Pantheon. Dating back to 120 AD, the Pantheon is arguably the best surviving Roman monument anywhere in the world, now home to the tombs of both Raphael and of several Italian Kings and poets. Its impressive dome is still the largest unsupported dome in the world even today, measuring over 43 metres in diameter with a large hole in the ceiling (oculus<\/em>) letting in the only source of light.<\/p>\r\n\r\n After this, why not stroll through Rome’s bustling streets to the Spanish Steps. The Spanish Steps were built between 1723-1725 to connect the Piazza di Spagna below with the Piazza Trinit\u00e0 dei Monti above. There are 135 steps in total. (For those who may be interested, at the bottom on the right of the steps is a museum to English poet John Keats who lived and died here in 1821). For those who are beginning to get a bit weary of walking, you could stop en route for refreshments at the Gelataria Della Palma<\/a>\u00a0where you will find the biggest choice of ice cream flavours in Rome under one roof. But, be warned! With over 150 flavours to choose from, this isn’t a place for the indecisive!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n If you want to do any shopping during your trip, then the area around the Spanish Steps is where you’ll also find the high end designer brands, small and exclusive boutique shops and luxury labels. Head specifically to the Via dei Condotti for the best shopping.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n By now, you will surely have built up quite an appetite. After all, that’s 3 things ticked off our Rome bucket list<\/a> in your first morning! Why not tick off another thing over lunch? After all, you’re now close to the Villa Borghese Gardens, Rome’s third largest park behind those at the Villa Doria Pamphili and Villa Ada. Grab some of Rome’s best street food – we can highly recommend trying a\u00a0trapizzino<\/em>\u00a0(best described as triangular pizza pocket stuffed with various fillings such as meatballs,\u00a0chicken in a tomato sauce or parsley pesto). <\/em>The Borghese Gardens are incredibly beautiful and immaculately kept landscaped gardens which it can be a surprise to come across in the heart of Rome. It’s certainly a relaxing place to enjoy lunch if the weather is working in your favour. Before leaving, don\u2019t miss out on the opportunity to admire the views across Rome from the\u00a0Pincio terrace<\/em>\u00a0where you can enjoy a wonderful panorama over the\u00a0Piazza del Popolo<\/em>\u00a0and Rome\u2019s domes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Afternoon:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n In the afternoon, head across the River Tiber to the Vatican City. The Vatican city is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic church and attracts millions of visitors each year. It\u2019s also the world\u2019s smallest state and home to St Peter\u2019s square, St Peter\u2019s basilica, St Peter\u2019s dome and the Vatican museums.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n St Peter\u2019s Square itself is a huge outdoor area and, despite the crowds that flock here, it is usually easy to access without having to queue. Similarly, St Peter\u2019s basilica is normally pretty easy to access without having to wait for long and entrance to the ground floor is free.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n However, the same can not be said for the dome and Vatican museums, both of which require separate tickets. The latter is home to a vast wealth of incredible art including the Sistene Chapel which can attract as many as 20,000 people a day in peak Summer months. I can\u2019t stress enough what a difference it will make to have skip-the-line tickets<\/a> for entrance here.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Just one word of caution though: Don\u2019t forget the dress code – knees and shoulders must be covered in order to enter the attractions within the Vatican City.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/a>
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