Rome Travel Guide
Contrary to popular belief, Istanbul is not the only city with seven hills. Although Istanbul's place in our hearts is incomparable to its rivals, it is worth taking a look at its twin. One of these seven-hilled siblings is Rome. Considering its climate, the warmth and a bit of the carefree nature of its people, it could even be called our sibling city. If you have a visit plan to Rome where you can wander completely according to your own wishes, without being held hostage by any tour company, the district you stay in is the most important item.
Don't let the city's small size, walkable by foot, deceive you.
For a good plan, we recommend choosing a location near the Piazza di Venezia side of 'Via Del Corso' street. This way, you will have set up camp in the very heart of the city. The Fontana di Trevi, known as the Fountain of Love, will be just a street or two away. One end of the street leads to the magnificent Piazza Venezia, and the other end to Piazza del Popolo. Along the parallels of this street, you will find important historical sites such as the Palace of Montecitorio, the Mausoleum of Augustus, the Pantheon, and the Spanish Steps. Directly behind Piazza Venezia lies the Colosseum and the area with Hellenistic ruins.
It is also possible to walk to the Vatican on the other side of the river.
However, it is advisable to consider the enormous queue at the entrance of the main church. The same applies to Villa Borghese, located in the northwest of the city. If you want to explore thoroughly, you can get your entrance tickets for €27.5 online or from tourist offices and visit without waiting in line. Perhaps the most beautiful aspect of the city, where narrow streets open into surprise squares, is the chapels adorned by great artists in the churches you can visit for free, and of course, the wonderful Italian cuisine.
