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Rome located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River, is filled with historic places, vacation places and beautiful arts. An extensive bus and metro system in Rome can easily get you almost anywhere on public transportation and even hotels in Rome, Italy are available at reasonable costs, so Rome is the best place for cheap summer holidays. This article will discuss about some of the admirable places in Rome.

First let us see about one of the best Ancient Sites in Rome, The Colosseum built in the heart of Rome. Amazingly its capacity was 87,000 spectators. An elevator in the Colosseum, facilitates visitors with limited ability to walk up stairs to enjoy the colosseum with ease. People dressed as Gladiators will be available outside the Colosseum during peak times, you can take pictures with them (but you have to pay them for posing).

Next, have a look at one of the most sacred places in Christendom, Vatican City. It is home to the Pope and the Vatican, St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel, and the fabulous Vatican Museums. St Peter’s Basilica with its double colonnade and a circular piazza in front and bordered by palaces and gardens is the largest religious building in the world.

Ostia Antica, the harbor city of ancient Rome is a large archeological site where you can wander around the old streets, shops, and houses. The site is open to visitors. It is easily reachable by a short rail trip from Rome or from the airport.

The Roman Forum which served as a city square and central hub where the people of Rome gathered for justice and faith is located between the Palatine hill and the Capitoline hill of the city of Rome. It has monuments from 900 years of history.

Rome is overflowing with a lot of vacation rental homes. Some of the hotels in Rome, Italy recommended by travelers are Daphne Inn, Hotel Residenza, Hotel des Artistes etc.