Hotel Information Hotel Reservations Hotel Directions Hotel Amenities Hotel Guest Rooms Meeting Room Information Restaurant Information Rome Information More Rome Hotels Rome World Guide Hotel Disclaimer			Best Western Canada Hotel Rome Via Vicenza 58, Rome, I-00185, Italy Best Western Canada Hotel Rome Area Information The ancient city of Rome is full of numerous amazing attractions, including many historic Roman monuments and landmarks dating back over 1,000 years. One of the most famous and celebrated streets in Rome is Via Veneto. With restaurants, bars and an exciting atmosphere, the Via Veneto is just 900 metres from the Best Western Hotel. The Piazza Repubblica is also very nearby. Attractions in Rome The Vatican City (Citta del Vaticano) - 5 km / 3 miles The Vatican is much more than just a city, it is actually the world's smallest independent sovereign state, and is ruled by the Pope. Vatican Gardens (Giardini del Vaticano) These beautiful gardens at the Vatican contain monuments, fountains and grottoes. Guided tours are necessary and booking in advance is essential and worthwhile. St. Peter's Basilica / Church (San Pietro in Montorio) - Piazza San Pietro First opened in 326 AD, the church was demolished during the Renaissance, to make way for this grand basilica which took over 150 years to finally complete. Vatican Museums (Musei Vaticani) The Vatican Museums are a group of palaces, housing and exhibiting some of the most important collections in the world. The Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina) The Vatican's Sistine Chapel is probably the ultimate building and crowning glory in the Vatican complex and was built in 1475. Colosseum (Colosseo) - 2 km / 1.25 miles, Piazza del Colosseo, Rome Rome's Colossuem was commissioned in 72 AD by Emperor Vespasian and this enormous ancient ruin has become Rome's hallmark monument and could hold more than 50,000 spectators. Forum (Foro Romano) - 2 km / 1.25 miles, Via Sacre, Rome The Forum is Rome was built more than 900 years ago and was once the commercial, political and religious centre of ancient Rome. Palazzo Farnese - Piazza Farnese, Rome This beautiful Renaissance palace is the French Embassy and Michelangelo was heavily involved during the construction almost 500 years ago. Domus Aurea - Via della Domus Aurea, Rome The site of emperor Nero's grand palace, the Domus Aurea is now open to the public, after undergoing more than 10 years of restoration work. Pantheon - Piazza della Rotonda, Rome This superb example of classical Roman ancient architecture was built in 27 BC. Mouth of Truth (Bocca della Verità) - Piazza Santa Maria in Cosmedin According to popular legend, if anyone that puts their hand in the mouth and then tells a lie, the mouth will slam shut. Capitoline Hill (Campidoglio) - Piazza del Campidoglio, Rome The Piazza del Campidoglio at Capitoline Hill is the main attraction and was designed by Michelangelo in 1538. Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi) - Piazza di Trevi, Rome One of Rome's most imposing and stunning attractions, visited by large crowds of people every day. Spanish Steps (Scalinata di Spagna) - Piazza di Spagna, Rome The Spanish Steps is a spectacular outside staircase that was built in 1723. Piazza Navona - North of Corso Vittorio Emanuele The Piazza Navona contains four majestic fountains, including the 'Fountain of the Four Rivers', built in 1651. Castel Sant' Angelo - Lungotevere Castello 50, Rome The Castel Sant' Angelo is linked to the Vatican palaces by a series of underground passages. Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore This ancient church was founded in 432 AD and is now one of seven pilgrimage basilicas in the world. Useful Rome Links Information on Rome Attractions Information on Rome Monuments Information on Rome Museums Information on Rome Art Galleries Information on Attractions Nearby Rome Hotel Information - Hotel Reservations - Hotel Directions - Hotel Amenities - Hotel Guest Rooms - Meeting Room Information - Restaurant Information - Rome Information - More Rome Hotels - Rome World Guide

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