Travel in city Eternal

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Rome (Italian: Roma), the 'Eternal City', is the capital and largest city of Italy and of the Lazio (Latium) region. It's the famed city of the Roman Empire, the Seven Hills, La Dolce Vita (sweet life), the Vatican City and Three Coins in the Fountain.

Until just a few years ago, Uzbekistan was largely closed off to tourists. But the Central Asian nation is now welcoming visitors with open arms.

After checking every single cabinet and drawer in the diner-style kitchen (some call it research or curiosity, but I know I’m just nosy), I opened the fridge last. There might as well have been golden light emanating from the door’s middle shelf where a carafe of cold water sat. My shoulders relaxed from relief, and after chugging a full glass, I felt touched—the hosts of this Airbnb in the center of Rome had thought to leave this for me.

At home, I lead a fairly down-to-earth lifestyle. Like most people, my days are typically grounded, filled with the normal routine of taking care of commitments and ticking to-do lists. But get me on a trip, and it's a whole different story. Without fail, when I'm in a new city, I get as high as I possibly can .... so I can take in the sweet views.The very first thing I did on my first day in Stockholm last month was to take a stroll on the Monteliusvägen walking path, where I was greeted with unbelievable views of the Swedish capital's Old Town and surrounding waterscape. It made things official: I was in Stockholm. 

Consider it the year of Italy for IHG Hotels & Resorts.

The Roman Empire TikTok trend has taken the world by storm with many people asking men in their lives how often they think about the long-serving dynasty and recording their answers, often surprised by the frequency. Currently, the “#romanempire” has more than 1 billion views on TikTok.

Corinthia Rome will be Corinthia Hotel’s first property in Italy, along with the restaurant that will be managed by Carlo Cracco.

Romans hope that an alignment of the stars will halt a generations-long decay of the Eternal City that is as beautiful as it is disorganized.

One of Rome’s most storied hotels has recently undergone a show-stopping renovation, just in time for the record crowds flowing into the Eternal City this year.

From St. Peter's Basilica to the Vittoriano, the Pantheon to the Colosseum, Rome boasts one of the most iconic and romantic skylines in the world. So when choosing where to stay in the Eternal City, it’s ideal to find a hotel that gives you a bird’s eye view of the grand cityscape.

Where to stay in Rome? Florence might top our list of most beautiful places in Italy, but Rome is without compare. However, accommodation in the city can be expensive, so use our area by area guide to find tucked away hotels, affordable B&Bs and great value hostels.

There are plenty of fun facts about Italy. It's one of Europe's most visited countries. The history's long. The culture's rich. And the food's delectable. But what do you actually know? Here are our interesting facts about Italy. Time to test your knowledge.