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Although Italy is known world-wide for its exceptional food and wine, Rome has a number of specialties unique to the city. After a long day of sight-seeing, treat yourself to a home cooked meal of Spaghetti alla Carbonara or a refreshing and delicious Insalata Caprese.

Rome is best explored on foot. With impressive architecture around every corner, take the time to buy a good map or city guide so you can learn more about the impressive buildings you'll see. Also make sure to stop by the famous Trevi Fountain and toss in a few coins for good luck.

Rome has a multitude of museums, so you'll have to choose which ones suit your particular tastes and interests. Although Rome has a long and storied history, it's also a center for contemporary art and design. The Maxxi museum showcases both local and international art from the 21st century and has earned quite a passionate following.

Start with the ancient history of Rome and make a trip to the Colosseum. To further your understanding of ancient Rome, pay a visit to one of many Forums, such as the Forum Romanum or Trajan's Forum. You'll most assuredly see a number of other ancient Roman sites throughout your strolls in the city.

A trip to the Vatican is a must on a trip to Rome. As one of the most iconic sites in Rome, lines can be long in the summer, so make sure to leave plenty of time. Also, the sheer wealth of things to see means you'll want to be able to explore without feeling rushed.