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When you're considering booking a holiday to the capital city of Italy, you should plan to fly into Ciampino Airport. Transfers from this hub to the centre of the city take no time at all. Before you know it you'll be settled in to your hotel and ready to explore the history and art of the city that spans centuries. There is evidence of habitation in the area of Rome dating back some 14,000 years, and after you land at Ciampino Airport, transfers to your hotel in the heart of the city will take you past a variety of historical sites. Not only does Rome have a massive amount of history, it also is a beacon of art; while here be sure to visit the Vatican Museum and the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica. The Vatican Museum After you land at Ciampino Airport, transfers into Rome will give you ample time to get to grips with the layout of the centre of the city. It is a large area and you could spend days alone in Vatican City, exploring St. Pauls' Cathedral and learning the epic and sometimes-turbulent history of the Roman Catholic Church. You could spend at least another day exploring the Vatican Museum, which is home to some of the most important works of art in the world. Founded by Pope Julius II in the sixteenth century, the museum of Vatican City is actually a grouping of several museums – each with equal merit and deserving of a visit. Within the museums you will find the Gallery of the Busts, the Chiaramonti Museum (with over 3,000 stone tablets and inscriptions), and works by Caravaggio, Raphael, Titian, da Vinci, and Michelangelo. Be sure to see the Raphael Rooms with the famous School of Athens before making your way to one of the most famous works of art in the world: the exquisite Sistine Chapel, which was painted between 1508 and 1512. The Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica Also known as the National Gallery of Ancient Art, the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica is a huge and impressive museum that houses some of the most important works of antiquity found in Rome. When you land at Ciampino Airport, transfers to the city will likely take you past this structure, but to gain a true appreciation you simply must return to explore the myriad rooms and artworks within. Located in two sites, Palazzo Barberini and the Palazzo Corsini, the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica is home to such masterpieces as Bernini's Daphne and Apollo, works by Caravaggio, Raphael's Deposition, and Van Dyck's the Madonna of the Straw, among many, many others. Allocate the first few hours to exploring the Palazzo Barberini site, then head over to the Palazzo Corsini – you'll need to pace yourself to avoid being overwhelmed by the sheer number of masterpieces Rome has to offer. Lukas Johannes is a driver for Shuttle Direct. If you’re looking for Ciampino airport transfers, Shuttle Direct provide pre-booked shuttles to major destinations all over Europe. Wherever you travel, Shuttle Direct can make sure that you don’t miss your car on your holiday abroad.
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