When visiting a beautiful city, one of the best ways to appreciate its true, inherent style is to stay in a design hotel. Rome is such a city, and it features some beautiful modern hotels from which to explore its treasures – of which there are many. If you’re planning a holiday to this history and culture rich city, read on for a taste of its legendary highlights. The Colosseum Of all the famous historic monuments to see during your time in a design hotel, Rome's most iconic and well-known has to be the Colosseum. Although its image is famous, to see it up close in all its ancient grandeur is something else altogether. Built in 72 AD, this immense entertainment arena was the site of colourful theatrical spectacles, public executions, re-enactments of dramatic historic events, and bloody gladiatorial fights that were witnessed by vast crowds of spectators – the original seating capacity exceeded 50,000. A guided tour is one of the best ways to get a real sense of this impressive building’s history, and the very different world it dates from. The Vatican City The splendour of the Vatican, seat of the Roman Catholic Church, would be hard to overstate, and it is another not-to-be-missed place to visit within easy access of your design hotel. Rome' jewel in the crown, The Vatican City is at once a masterpiece of architecture that will delight art-appreciating visitors, and a functioning religious centre where pilgrims gather to hear the Pope’s weekly audience in St Peter’s Square. The highlight for many is the baroque magnificence of St Peter’s Basilica, which dates from the seventeenth century in its current form, though there has been a basilica on the same site for over 1,800 years. For those interested in seeing the famous frescoes by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel, it is worth getting there as early as possible to avoid the worst of the crowds that throng through the buildings later in the day. The Vatican Museums with their collections of treasures are also well worth a visit. The Forum The city is filled with myriad examples of architecture from across the many ages it has witnessed. Whether you’re staying in an apartment or a design hotel, Rome is so full of historic marvels that those interested in seeing more of the ancient city will find remnants of it just around the corner, no matter where they are. For the most intriguing glimpse into the city it once was, however, the Roman Forum is the place to go. With the ruins of numerous temples and important public buildings, it allows modern-day visitors to walk through what was once the heart of the ancient city. Look out for the Temple of Caesar, the Arch of Titus and the Arch of Septimus Severus. Looking for a great hotel in Rome? Roberta Stuart is the Travel Manager for Worldhotels, a company offering top class accommodation in a design hotel, Rome, as well as a selection of unique four and five star hotels around the world.
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