There are numerous options when it comes to city breaks in Rome, whether you are planning a group holiday, stag do or hen party, a package deal or a wonderfully romantic honeymoon, city breaks in Rome provide the most unforgettable vacation experience and will leave you wanting to return time and time again..

The incredible architecture is the number one attention grabbing thing when entering into one of the remarkable city breaks in Rome ..

.You'll find it remarkable in spending some time to discover some of the wonderful Roman gems that this city is so famous for .

The vast and very attractive colosseum was built in 72 AD and, despite the fact that it’s structure is one of almost delicate wonder, this imposing piece of architecture was truly built for much more sinister reasons. At this point the Romans would have enjoyed some very brutal and deadly blood sports involving both animals and gents. Around 50,000 blood thirsty spectators could have been seated in this huge building and would have entered through one of the 80 ornate archways. .Do keep in mind to drop by and see this place while enjoying one of the magnificent city breaks in Rome.You can see stunning Arch of Constantin near the colosseum , this incredible, intricate piece was built in the 300s AD and to stand beneath this vast structure which really is an example of the lavishness of Roman empire .

Nothing was ever done on a small scale. Which ever one of the city breaks in Rome you have opted for it’s really worth paying a visit to the Vatican City, actually a city in its own right and home to the pope..

The wonderful St. Peter’s Basilica which was built in 320 AD is situated here . This huge, domed building houses 45 alters where a plethora of very precious religious art is housed, the basilica also consists of 11 chapels, a very impressive architectural feat and truly worth a good look whilst enjoying one of the fantastic city breaks in Rome.Linked to the Vatican by means of secret passageway is the Castel Sant’Angelo. The passageway would have once been used by popes who were in search of refuge. This beautiful piece of architecture was actually built in 130s AD as Emperor Hadrian’s mausoleum but is now home to the National Museum. The Vatican City is also home to 10 other museums as well as Michelangelo’s breathtaking Sistine Chapel. Don’t miss this one whilst on one of the city breaks in Rome. When planning a trip to one of the beautiful city breaks in Rome you may well have not been aware that, as well as the gorgeous architecture that peppers this city, you can find snaking lengths of tunnels and catacombs beneath the city’s streets which may also be explored .

These catacombs were used as burial chambers for vital Romans and faith based figures and are furnished with beautiful frescoes of early religious moments. Don’t miss out on this subterranean adventure when enjoying your choice of city breaks in Rome.