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Three minute guide to Rome
From ancient ruins to baroque grandeur, where else can you can take a wander through more than 2000 years of history without ever being more than a few steps away from a restoring glass of vino?
From ancient ruins to baroque grandeur, where else can you can take a wander through more than 2000 years of history without ever being more than a few steps away from a restoring glass of vino?
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A city steeped in history, Rome equally dazzles with its fashion, food and fondness for flouting tradition.
Nothing can really prepare you for the grandeur and brilliance of St Peter's.
There's plenty to see and do with a five-day stay in Rome.
In this quarter of Rome, you can taste Italian cuisine considered among the tastiest food in the capital.
Rome's newest attraction has emerged after being buried for 1000 years.
The city's celebrated locations are just a simple stroll away, and most of them are free.
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You cannot walk 100 metres in Rome without experiencing some of its astounding history. From the Roman Forum, to the Colosseum, the magnificent Pantheon to St Peters and the Vatican, even its foreboding monks in the bone church, this is one of the world's greatest capitals. Don't forget to experience the convive of the youthful Trastevere, and the to-die-for cuisine.