This is one of the best places to visit in Europe to see the power and might of the erstwhile Roman empire in the ruins of the Colosseum or revel in the architectural finery at Palatine Hill.
The capital of Italy, Rome is a multifaceted metropolis steeped in a rich history of culture. Located on the central western side of the Italian peninsula, the city was founded on the shores of the river Tiber and has an independent country, the Vatican City, within its borders. The city occupies a central position in Western history, as is populated with nearly as many historical and cultural attractions as it has people. Capital of the Roman Kingdom, the Roman Republic and the Roman empire, the city has since become the 14th-most visited country in the world and a UNESCO Heritage site. This is one of the best places to visit in Europe to see the power and might of the erstwhile Roman empire in the ruins of the Colosseum or revel in the architectural finery at Palatine Hill.