The Colosseum is arguably the most famous landmark of this ancient city. Now newly resorted, the colosseum hosts an upper level gallery area where you can view historical images, and models of the original structure. You can purchase tickets for the colosseum at the ticket both on site or pre-book guided tours. During summer months the cues can be extensive. A guided tour is recommend since there is so much history to be understood at this iconic site. Close to this area is the Roman Forum, ruins of a large Roman public space once surrounded by important government buildings.

The mouth of truth or Bocca Della Varita is a stone mask like figure depicting the face of the sea god Oceanus made popular by the movie Roman Holiday is worth a peak and a photo. The Spanish steps are very much a part of the cities, I would recommend sitting of an evening and doing some people watching or enjoying a Gelato on the steps at night.

Within the city lies Vatican City an independent city-state. Within this area lies some of the most famous cultural landmarks in the world, St Peters Basilica, Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums. Each of these sites are well worth visiting, as always during the summer months the queues can be excessive. Some tour operators offer a jump the queue opportunity for an additional fee. In order to reach the Sistine Chapel you need to enter the Vatican Museums, through which you are eventually guided by signage to the site. You will need a few hours to see the Museums, as the art collection is extensive, inside you will find incredible pieces of painting, sculpture tapestry and decorative art in 54 separate galleries. In order to gain access to these areas you must dress modestly, generally shoulders should be covered and short skirts and denim shorts can be frowned upon.