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Weekend Away: Rome

Rome is not only the world famous capital of Italy; it is also the countrys largest city, filled with an iconic history that is unmatchable. Through out the history of the world, through the stories of Caesar, romantic empires conquering one another Rome is a force of nature and the strength of mankind in itself. Even mediums like radio, television, film, books and video games have built stories around the mysteries of Rome and its rich past.

Rome has been drawing tourists to the area because of its long and passionate history coupled with strong charismatic leaders, both religious and political, from the Colosseum to the Vatican. These triumphs of mankind are still standing strong today as a testament to the architectural skill that went into erecting them centuries ago. Rome holidays are once in a life time experiences, even for the weekend, and by booking last minute deals you can actually experience this dream come true vacation.

If you're on a budget keep your eyes open for cheap flights to Rome for an inexpensive weekend getaway. You'll also find a variety of cheap hotels in Rome and most of them are conveniently located near all the best tourist spots and easy transportation. Visiting Rome for the weekend won't give you the time to see everything however if you plan ahead you can visit your favorite choices, enjoy the city night life and your affordable yet luxurious hotel accommodations. Best of all, by saving money on your vacation arrangements you can afford to go again.

One of the first places you should visit is the Colosseum, which can seat over 50,000 people and fills up in less than 15 minutes when there was entertainment being provided. It is a great way to see exactly where those famous gladiators of days gone by fought. From the Colosseum you can also explore the remains of the historical city of Rome such as the Forum or the Pantheon. The Vatican itself is quite a sight to behold and its immense architectural prowess as well as its variety of artwork is worth the trip alone. Chances are good that if you visit the Vatican on Wednesday youll actually be able to see the Pope speak to the crowds gathered there.

Rome doesn't disappoint when it comes to shopping, restaurants, bars and cafes either. The tourism boom has also created an exciting night life and bar scene as well, while at the same time retaining what made the city famous in the first place; the history and landmarks. Whatever your reasons are for planning a trip to Rome, you can be sure that Rome holidays are worth taking. Fortunately anyone can afford to visit this glorious city through one of the many last minutes deals available online.
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