Italy has about two-thirds of the world’s great works of art, monuments and sights of the entire world. At least half of these masterpieces are in and around Rome.

It’s an amazing contrast of Baroque, Classical, Imperial, Renaissance and Modern Day periods, that are represented in the architecture, fine art and culture. There is something to be seen at every turn and new street taken by first-time and returning visitors alike. It’s said that a person can spend a lifetime searching and still not experience all this diverse city has to offer.

Many of the better known highlights of Rome can easily be enjoyed in  a three day or four day visit. You can not, and should not, try to see all of the major attractions in a single visit, or a single day. It’s best to get a good guidebook before leaving home, listing the places you want to see and the things you want to do, along with basic location information.

There are dozens of excellent guidebooks that explain the many options of where to go and what you are seeing once inside the gates.