Italy Trip

The Trilussa Palace Hotel Congress & SPA in Rome is a modern hotel set within the center of the city on the Viale Trastevere. The guests wishing to explore the sights of the city are just short distance from Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere Square. Campo de Fiori, Navona Square, the Coliseum and the Pantheon are one mile from the hotel. The nearest airport is Rome Fiumicino Airport 15 miles away.The guests at the hotel may enjoy using the hotel spa with hydro massage pool, sauna and a Turkish bath, bookable only for private use (fees apply). The cardiovascular and weight machines in the fitness center can be used free of charge. Those seeking further leisure should indulge in an aromatherapy or anti-stress massage. The business travelers in Rome will appreciate the hotel conference rooms and range of audio-visual equipment. After a day of sightseeing, guests can enjoy panoramic views of Rome in the rooftop garden.The hotel rooms are equipped with amenities like Internet connections, satellite TV, minibars and in-room safes. Bathrooms include hydro massage showerheads and marble counters.

Rome is the capital of Italy; its center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk among the ancient ruins of the Forum and the Colosseum, pay homage to Michelangelo’s famous ceiling frescoes in the Sistine Chapel and Vatican City, stroll among the bustling streets until you find the perfect sidewalk café to stop and sip an espresso. Family travelers can’t go wrong with the food options: pasta, pizza and gelato.

The “Eternal City” sits on the River Tiber, between the Apennine Mountains and the Tyrrhenian Sea, and was the administrative center of the mighty Roman Empire, which ruled from Britain to Mesopotamia. According to mythology, Rome was founded by the twins Romulus and Remus. They were abandoned as infants in the Tiber River and raised by a mother wolf before a shepherd found them and adopted them as his own.

Aside from the ruins, there are awe-inspiring churches, bustling public squares, numerous fountains sure to trigger memories of Anita Ekberg among Fellini fans and museums everywhere waiting to be discovered.

In the heart of Trastevere you can sample delicious fish dishes inside the historic di Corsetti establishment, a place that makes you feel as if you are aboard a galleon, rather than dining in a restaurant. Here, fish is the main dish of the house and is always extremely fresh and of the highest quality. Fish dishes such as the famous Spaghetti di Corsetti are a specialty, as are Roman dishes, such as Bucatini alla amatriciana, Linguine allo scoglio or Rigatoni alla pajata. The wine list consists of Italian wines.

Rome is the capital of Italy; its center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk among the ancient ruins of the Forum and the Colosseum, pay homage to Michelangelo’s famous ceiling frescoes in the Sistine Chapel and Vatican City, stroll among the bustling streets until you find the perfect sidewalk café to stop and sip an espresso. Family travelers can’t go wrong with the food options: pasta, pizza and gelato.

The “Eternal City” sits on the River Tiber, between the Apennine Mountains and the Tyrrhenian Sea, and was the administrative center of the mighty Roman Empire, which ruled from Britain to Mesopotamia. According to mythology, Rome was founded by the twins Romulus and Remus. They were abandoned as infants in the Tiber River and raised by a mother wolf before a shepherd found them and adopted them as his own.

Aside from the ruins, there are awe-inspiring churches, bustling public squares, numerous fountains sure to trigger memories of Anita Ekberg among Fellini fans and museums everywhere waiting to be discovered.

Florence (Firenze in Italian) is the capital of the region of Tuscany in Italy. The epicenter of the Italian Renaissance, Florence remains a top destination for art lovers; it is a cultural and architectural gem, and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Located in the heart of Tuscany, a stunning province of hills and mountains, it has many famous sons like Leonardo, Dante, Machiavelli and Michelangelo.

Among the things you can’t afford to miss are the Uffizi Galleries, one of the best art museums in the world, the Duomo, the Santo Spirito church and the Ponte Vecchio. To get a great overview of the city, you have plenty of choices: climb the “Cupolone” of the Duomo or the Giotto Tower, head for Piazzale Michelangelo in Oltrarno (other side of river Arno) or farther up to the church of San Miniato.

Since 1872, this traditional café-bar has served magnificent hot chocolate and exquisite cocktails and aperitifs to an appreciative public. In summer, order rolls, salads, light snacks and delicious home-made desserts to be enjoyed on its huge terrace opposite the Palazzo Vecchio in one of the city's most beautiful squares. This spot is the perfect place for people watching and stunning views of the artistic sculptures on the Piazza della Signoria. Although chocolate is the theme here, there is also coffee and wine available.

Take a break from a long day of visiting museums and markets at Cipolla Rossa. Just a few blocks from the Piazza del Duomo, this festive restaurant features brightly colored chairs and alfresco walls, depicting Florentine alleyways. Choose from a menu of Tuscan specialties and Italian favorites, such as Crositini Toscani and Risotto alla Verdure, or try a little bit of everything with their “tasting” menu a for a truly Italian culinary experience. Closed on Tuesdays.

You neither eat nor drink the Latte di Luna that provides the name for the restaurant as it is a type of local stone that is worked and sculpted. This is a very worthy restaurant in a town that might be considered a truly representative Renaissance city. The food is typically Sienese and Florentine: pasta with game sauces, high quality meats, light vegetable side dishes and excellent desserts. A restricted yet adequate wine list.

Villa Lante, located on the slopes of the Gianicolo, offers a splendid view of the city of Rome. The villa was built by a rich Tuscan merchant between 1518 and 1531. Villa Lante was used by its owner for literary meetings and parties, but on his death it was sold to the Lante family from whom it takes its name. This family remained its owners for almost 250 years until they sold it to the Borghese family who made substantial changes. At the end of the 19th century the archaeologist Wolfgang Helbig lived there with his wife, a cultured Russian princess. In 1950 the Helbig family sold the property to the Finnish state, which made it their embassy to the Vatican and the center of the Roman Institute of Finland, which is dedicated to archaeological research.