Attempting to visit Rome in a limited time period like 48 hours can be done best with some thoughtful planning combined with good strategy. This ancient city is filled with beautiful artistic and historic exhibits, breath-taking churches and chapels and gorgeous architecture. Streets that most visitors travel along are often cobblestone, making the wearing of comfortable walking shoes a must for visitors.
Arriving in fascinating Rome
There are many flights to Rome to choose from. By far, the most popular way to arrive in Rome is on any of Alitalia Airline’s flights. Transportation from the airport is plentiful featuring buses; taxi’s and non-stop express trains. Rome’s public transportation system is easy to find and easy to use. Most visitors find it to be a very convenient way to travel throughout the city.
With some planning, economical transportation passes for the subway, buses and trains can be purchased. They help to make getting around this wonderful city more interesting and fun. Tickets to many popular attractions are also offered at reduced rates and some attraction tickets are free with the purchase of some of these passes.
The Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica
St.Peter’s Basilica by VidarHoel
There are some sites that every visitor should see in Rome which include the Vatican, St. Peter’s Square and St. Peter’s Basilica. St. Peter’s is one of the holiest sites of the Roman Catholic churches in Rome. The Vatican museums fill travellers with wonder. If you are in Rome for just two days and that include a Sunday, it’s important to know that Vatican museums are closed three Sundays per month. They are open one Sunday a month and admission is free, so on that day they are extremely crowded. It’s best to plan a visit on a different day than Sunday if possible.
Some of the world’s most famous masterpieces are found inside these historic buildings. They include intriguing frescoes and the Sistine Chapel’s glorious ceiling inspirational art, both created by Michelangelo. The Sistine Chapel, which is also the official residence of the Pope, has inspired the faithful since the 1400s.
The Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain
Trevi Fountain by Dark Rome Tours
A visit to the Spanish Steps is a must. In the springtime, this place is filled with gloriously coloured azaleas and takes on a magical, almost mystical appearance. Just a short walk from the Spanish Steps is the renowned Trevi Fountain.
Visitors must toss a coin or two into the Trevi Fountain. Legend has it that tossing a coin into this fountain means that a person will return one day to Rome. Coins tossed into the fountain are used to supply groceries to some of the poor in Rome, so visitors can be assured that they are helping some of Rome’s less fortunate population.
The second day must include ancient Rome and its ruins
Colosseum by KayYen
Visitors to Rome must visit some of its most ancient sites including the Roman Forum and the Colosseum. The Colosseum is a majestic piece of architecture that was built for 70,000 spectators to enjoy spectacles like hunting and gladiators. While visiting the Roman Forum, one cannot miss the Temple of Saturn and The Arches of Titus and Septimus Severus. Later that day, visitors can travel to the Pantheon, Rome’s oldest building. Rome’s famous artist Raphael is buried there.
Whether travellers come to Rome on Alitalia Airline or on another flight to Rome, a visit to this historic city is educational and romantic. There is so much to do that a two-day trip will go by very fast. Throw a coin or two into the famous Trevi Fountain to ensure being able to come back again one day.
