The One Thing You Don't Want to Miss

Experience the history of Rome as you wander around the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

Other Fun Things to Do

	Explore the amazing history and culture of Rome. Stop at the Ara Pacis, or Altar of Peace, a Roman sacrificial altar enclosed in a screen of Parian marble.
	Visit the Vatican Museum, where you can walk through the many rooms that house the largest art collection in the world.
	Travel through magnificent St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church in the world.
	View the Sistine Chapel, a masterpiece of Renaissance art, the ceiling of which was painted by Michelangelo.
	Toss a coin in the famous Trevi Fountain - a way to ensure that you'll always return to Rome.

Get a Taste of Local Flavor

There are many varieties of pasta available with a wide range of sauces. Bucatini all'Amatricana, a thick spaghetti in a tangy tomato and bacon sauce, is one example associated with Rome. Osso Bucco, also popular, is a casserole of veal shin flavored with garlic, tomatoes and wine. For dessert, try ricotta cake, a form of cheesecake, or Zuppa Inglese, a liqueur-soaked sponge cake covered with custard, similar to English trifle.