What to do in Rome?

Rome has so much to offer and probably you could spend a week here and not get bored with the offering she has got. We had only 2 full days here in Rome and we merely got to visit the major attractions of Rome.

1. Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palentine Hill

"Colloseum is the largest amphitheater in the world and it was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. "

Colosseum has been around for 1900 years as the constructions completed in 96AD. It was really a mind-blowing piece, considering the size and amount of labour that had to be devoted into building this iconic building. It is not difficult to picture the scene where gladiator fights for his life with the beast in there.

Tips: Do try to get the Roma Pass if you are planning to spend a long time in Rome. Or try pre-booking your tickets or getting tickets from Palentine Hill or Roman Forum entrance which both sell tickets covering the three sites: Roman Forum, Palantine Hill and Colosseum. Also, if possible go for an underground because many other travellers have said that the underground tour was indeed eye opening and apparently the excavation for the area underground has just been completed recently and it would be great to make it for the tour. We wanted to have the tour but our time was really limited so we had to forgo the tour.

View of the Roman Forum

2. The Vatican City

We took a cab from Colosseum to the Vatican City and in less than 10 minutes we just got to another country (From Italy to Vatican City!)

Saint Peter's square

 On our way to the Vatican Museum, we could see people lining up to get into the museum from probably more than 1km away. Seriously it is really a must to pre-book your ticket if you want to get into the museum.

In the Vatican Museum, at the gallery leading to Sistine Chapel. The entire museum was severely congested. With people taking picture of every single thing and it made the entire experience a really bad one.

The interior of the Saint Peter's Basilica

As it was the Holy Saturday, we read from the news that the Pope would baptize two persons in the evening.

Tips: Try getting into St Peter's Basilica from the exit at the Sistine Chapel so that you don't have to join another insanely long queue.

3. Trevi Fountain

This world-renowned fountain has been featured numerous times in various dramas and most of us have heard about it. It is said that if you throw a coin over your left shoulder you would get back to Rome. The fountain was really much larger than what I expected and the sheer scale was really breathtaking. However the crowd can be a huge turn-off and you have to really put your politeness aside and find your way into the heart of the fountain to get the best view.

4. Campo de Fiori

5. Pantheon

And enjoy the Italian hospitality:)