Rome city information

City information about Rome for our short stay apartment guests.

Situated on the River Tiber, between the Apennine Mountains and the Tyrrhenian Sea, the ‘Eternal City’ of Rome was once the administrative centre of the mighty Roman Empire. Ruins dating from Rome’s glory days lie within an area known as Roma Antica (Ancient Rome) and include the monumental Colosseum and the Foro Romano (Roman Forum) – a crumbling legacy of pagan temples, broken marble and triumphal arches.

Buildings from the Renaissance period are concentrated within the centro storico (historic centre), situated between Via del Corso and the Tevere (River Tiber). Here, a labyrinth of narrow, winding, cobbled side streets opens out onto magnificent piazzas presided over by baroque churches, regal palaces and exquisite fountains. The romantic Piazza Navona with Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers, Piazza di Spagna and the sweeping Spanish Steps, and the Trevi Fountain immortalised by Fellini’s La Dolce Vita (1959), all lie within walking distance of each other.

Across the river, to the west, lies the Vatican State – home to the Pope and spiritual centre of the Roman Catholic Church. South of the Vatican, one finds the bohemian quarter of Trastevere, packed with trattorie and small wine bars. Further south still is the Testaccio district, renowned for nightclubs and live music.

The city is blessed with a warm Mediterranean climate, making Rome particularly pleasant to visit in autumn and spring. In August, it is hot and sticky and most of the locals head for the coast – many shops and bars close for the summer break and the streets are strangely empty save for visitors.

Please browse our Rome city info pages and start experiencing the beautiful city of Rome:

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• Rome modern architecture
• Rome theatres
• Rome cinemas
• Rome shopping
• Rome spa & relaxation
• Rome events
• Rome public holidays
• Rome going out

Rome vacation rentals. A smart choice

With all the unique attractions and beautiful monuments to discover, our short stay vacation apartments in Rome are the perfect accommodations for your trip. Choose a vacation rental in Rome, Italy that will allow you to take in the true culture of Rome and places you close to everything you wish to discover during your trip. Our holiday rentals in Rome also offer a relaxing escape from all the hustle and bustle of the city. After a long day of exploring, returning to a place with all the comforts of home is ideal.

If a cost-effectiveholiday apartment in Romeis the type of accommodation you would like to enjoy during your trip to this remarkable Italian city, please feel free to browse our apartment rental selection to find the one that suits your requirements. Also, take advantage of our convenient Rome apartment  search tool to simplify your search even more. Please feel free to contact us with any questions regarding our Rome holiday rentals.