| With a rich history, a multitude of museums and | | | | you’re looking to holiday on two wheels as |
| cathedrals, along with the world famous Coliseum, | | | | well as two feet. Indeed, many of the city centre |
| Rome is one of Italy’s prime tourist | | | | roads are closed to automobiles during every |
| destinations. | | | | second Sunday – usually ranging from May to |
| Every year, thousands of us flock to the city to | | | | September – which allows tourists the |
| take in the sights, sounds and splendour of the | | | | opportunity to explore Rome whilst remaining |
| Eternal City – be it to drink in the artistic | | | | environmentally friendly. |
| culture or enjoy a drink of fine coffee in pleasant | | | | Exploring Rome by bicycle can be a great way of |
| little cafes dotted around the city. | | | | keeping fit whilst taking in the sights, and with a |
| But what’s the best way of exploring this | | | | multitude of inner city parks and recognisable |
| ancient city? With flights to Rome available from | | | | sights – including the Coliseum and the Arch of |
| all over Europe, many take advantage of budget | | | | Constantine – as well as a wide variety of |
| airlines in order to reach and explore the ancient | | | | architectural styles dotted around the city. |
| city. | | | | One of the main attractions within Rome is the |
| There are a wide range of hotels in Rome to | | | | ancient Vatican City, where tourists can explore |
| cater for all tastes, whether you’re looking | | | | the world famous Sistine Chapel, with it’s |
| for a city centre hotel or a youth hostel on the | | | | vast collection of works from world renowned |
| outskirts of the ancient city. For many, a gentle | | | | artists like Botticelli and Michealangelo. |
| stroll around Rome can be a nice way to relax, | | | | With a wide variety of cheap flights to Rome |
| however, there are those who prefer to explore | | | | now available from the majority of UK airports, |
| the city and get a bit of gentle exercise by | | | | the ancient city has never been more accessible. |
| cycling around the streets and pathways. | | | | So whether you’re looking for a stroll around |
| Rome has one of the largest areas of public | | | | the Sistine or taking in a night at the opera, Rome |
| parks and nature reserves in Europe, making it | | | | has something for everyone to enjoy, be it |
| one of the most cycle-friendly destinations if | | | | ancient history or modern culture. |