"La Citta Eterna" Rome by jmhenry1123

Rome Travel Guide: 11,941 reviews and 26,470 photos

Welcome to the seat of Civilization, engineering marvels, masterpieces of art, and foundation of Roman Catholicism.

You are in a place like no other, the Eternal City, Rome. No other city documents the passage of time so well like Rome. From ancient ruins, beautiful churchs and picturesque squares, you will find yourself never wanting to leave and always wanting to go back.

Pros and Cons

Pros:From ancient civilization to modern culture, Rome has it all.
Cons:There's never enough time
In a nutshell:Rome was not built in a week and can not entirely be seen in one.

Last visit to Rome: May 2004
Intro Updated Sep 28, 2004
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St. Peter's Square Things to Do (9)

St. Peter's Square and Collonade were designed by Bernini. The columns ecclipse each other so when guests and heads of... more travel advice

Papal fortress and hideout Things to Do (9)

The Castel Sant'Angelo got its proper use when Rome was sacked. Its position along the Tiber gave it the advantage of... more travel advice

Ponte Sant'Angelo Things to Do (9)

One of the more beautiful bridges of Rome this bridge crosses the Tiber to the Castel Sant'Angelo. It is flanked by... more travel advice

Pantheon Things to Do (9)

The Pantheon is now a Catholic church. It was seized by the Romans and made to praise all gods for strength in the... more travel advice

Nightlife (2)
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Transportation (2)
See All Fiumicino to Termini in 1hr or your...

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Pete.Gibson Dec 16, 2005 at 8:45 AM

What a great place ehh.....so much to see and do
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Jim_Eliason Aug 8, 2005 at 6:11 PM

Nice page!
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Gerrem Jul 26, 2005 at 12:21 AM

Great pics from rainy Rome. Thanks, for your kind birthday wishes. Regards from Lower Saxony, Michael
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Propermark Mar 3, 2005 at 1:38 PM

Very nice intro about Rome... Greetings!!!!!!! Marco
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jag17 Oct 29, 2004 at 9:27 AM

Thanks for stopping by my Rome page! I did love the excavation tour; although a little freaky when the glass doors close behind you :)
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ARoman Oct 29, 2004 at 5:43 AM

Rome loves her lovers... Beautiful page and good tips, I wish you'll come and see more soon. Ciao.
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JOJOZ112 Oct 28, 2004 at 2:42 PM

Excellent pics..very helpful! I can't wait to go!
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egyptianhunk Oct 22, 2004 at 1:10 AM

that's where i wanna go..
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mrclay2000 Oct 10, 2004 at 6:59 AM

Enjoyed your page!
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timtrina Sep 30, 2004 at 11:43 PM

Great start to your Rome pages - I'm dreading doing ours - don't know where to start! Will check back soon for some photos! :) Trina