Rome, Italy

Raffaele De Vico designed this park in the mid-19th century with the aim of making the city center more attractive in accordance with a plan begun during the Napoleonic era. Note the octagonal fountain embellished with terracotta amphoras known as Canestro's Fountain. In addition, there are nymphaea with tufa decorations, fountains dedicated to Nero and Trajan, and various statues.

The Hotel Bernini Bristol is a recently restored five-star property located in the heart of Rome, across from the Barberini Metro Station, approximately 20 miles from Fiumcino International Airport. Local attractions include the Spanish Steps, Piazza Venezia, Colosseum, and Trevi Fountain.Hotel amenities include multilingual staff, 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, 24-hour room service, fax/photocopying services, valet garage parking, fitness club, the onsite restaurant L Olimpo, and the Bristol bar.Guest rooms feature mini-bars, in-room safes, satellite TVs, bathrobes, A/C, dataports, and telephones..

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.

The splendid fortress of Castel Sant'Angelo was originally built as a mausoleum for the Emperor Hadrian in 139 CE. In the 10th Century CE it was transformed into a castle, then, 500 years later, into the elegant residence of Pope Alexander VI Borgia. Michelangelo designed the marvelous main court for Pope Leo X and many of the rooms inside are decorated with frescoes of great beauty. It is also been used to house prisoners, including the sculptor Benvenuto Cellini. The terrace offers a fine view of the river Tiber and opera lovers will know that this was where the final act of Giacomo Puccini's opera Tosca (1900) took place. The building is now a museum with a fine collection of suits of armor which is open to the public.

The statue of St Catherine of Siena stands in a flowerbed in the gardens around Castel Sant'Angelo. It was designed in 1961 by Francesco Messina who also created the Dying Horse in front of the RAI television offices in Viale Mazzini. The saint was proclaimed one of the two patron saints of Italy by the Pope in 1939 along with St Francis of Assisi. The statue is made entirely from white marble and stands wrapped in a long cloak - St Catherine has a charitable and good-humoured look that matched her habit of helping the poor and sick. The monument includes four bas reliefs with scenes from her life.

The statue of St Catherine of Siena stands in a flowerbed in the gardens around Castel Sant'Angelo. It was designed in 1961 by Francesco Messina who also created the Dying Horse in front of the RAI television offices in Viale Mazzini. The saint was proclaimed one of the two patron saints of Italy by the Pope in 1939 along with St Francis of Assisi. The statue is made entirely from white marble and stands wrapped in a long cloak - St Catherine has a charitable and good-humoured look that matched her habit of helping the poor and sick. The monument includes four bas reliefs with scenes from her life.

Bvlgari is a brand known all over the world and this shop in one of Rome's most famous streets lives up to its reputation. Single objects are displayed in cases as though in a museum. The staff always welcome the customers and elegance characterizes every detail of the shop. Hidden lights highlight the beauty of gems set in earrings, rings and necklaces. Yellow gold is back after a few years of being replaced by platinum and white gold. In addition to jewelry there are silk scarves, bags and other leather goods in crocodile skin, and ceramic items decorated with African or Oriental motifs. Great attention is paid to the window design which continually changes theme using pyramids from which rings and necklaces gleam or using single color backgrounds to emphasize each article.

Making its debut in March 2005, this bakery made a name for itself in a relatively short span of time. Catering to weddings and birthdays, these folks have mastered the art of cake-making. The proof is in the eating – and the sales! The shop displays an array of unbelievably real cake patterns, ranging from flowers to handbags. The innovative and creative designs are all the rage, as are the flavors. Choose from a variety of gateaux, biscuits, breads, pies, chocolates, wines and tea that make for delicious little gifts to take back home. Gift-wrapped confections are also available, accompanied by a choice of stationery and greeting cards.

The statue of St Catherine of Siena stands in a flowerbed in the gardens around Castel Sant'Angelo. It was designed in 1961 by Francesco Messina who also created the Dying Horse in front of the RAI television offices in Viale Mazzini. The saint was proclaimed one of the two patron saints of Italy by the Pope in 1939 along with St Francis of Assisi. The statue is made entirely from white marble and stands wrapped in a long cloak - St Catherine has a charitable and good-humoured look that matched her habit of helping the poor and sick. The monument includes four bas reliefs with scenes from her life.