FORMAT: NTSC What's this?Situated halfway down
Italy's Western coast,
Rome is a vast city with an historic heart. Once only a few villages, Rome became the greatest city of the ancient world. There are now entire countries that owe their calendar, law and language to Rome.
Traveller
Estelle Bingham starts her exploration of the city at the
Forum, the hub of Ancient Rome. From there she visits
Michelangelo's beautiful
Piazza Campidoglio, then moves on to stroll through charming
Trastevere. She completes her tour at the
Pantheon, one of Rome's great ancient buildings and the resting-place of
Raphael.
Along the way....
- Learn how to make Roman pizza
- Kick start the day with some real Italian coffee
- View the greatest private art collection in Europe at the Villa Borghese
- Take a tour of Vatican City, the smallest state in the world, and attend a service with the Pope
- Visit the impressive Colosseum and imagine ancient gladiatorial combats
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