The top five places to visit in Rome

Rome is one of the most beautiful cities I have ever visited. I love Italy for the sights, culture and cuisine so when I booked a trip to Rome, I knew that I would love it as much as Sorrento. There's so many sights to see in the city, but I've managed to narrow it down to my top five for those of you looking to get the most out of a short city break. I stayed in Rome for four days which is plenty of time to explore the city and take in the many breathtaking buildings and areas. However, if you're only visiting for a short period of time and want to maximise your time there, below are my top five recommendations of places to visit in Rome.

Colosseum

Probably one of the most iconic sights in the world and seen on every postcard, the famous Colosseum is rich in history and stunning architecture. I would recommend visiting this early in the morning to avoid the afternoon crowds, as we went there first thing in the morning and literally queued for ten minutes! I've heard of other people queuing for hours later in the day.

Vatican Museums

You'll need at least half a day to truly experience the Vatican museums. The world's most famous pieces of art can be found here including Michelangelo's frescos in the Sistine Chapel. When I entered the room and looked to the ceiling to view the frescos I actually became quite emotional. It was a combination of feeling so grateful to be in Rome and witnessing works of art that I had studied as a child at school and at that time dreamed of being able to visit places like this.  

Spanish Steps

Feeling like Audrey Hepburn, I headed over to the Spanish Steps for some super posey photos! The Piazza di Spagna provides a fantastic setting for both photos and a place to take some rest during a long day of walking.

St Peter's Basilica

This is one of the most beautiful churches in the world, and the most important in the Catholic world. It's definitely worth standing in the queue for, as when you walk inside the grand interior is simply breathtaking. I was also lucky enough to see the Pope in person when I visited, as he addresses his flock at the Vatican on Wednesday mornings.

Trevi Fountain

The fountain is definitely a must-see sight and when we visited, it was actually undergoing some building work. Nevertheless, we still got to admire the beauty of the architecture and design.

Have you been to Rome? What did you enjoy the most?