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Gallerie Nazionale d’Arte Moderna Rome. Flickr.

A person who is interested in the history of art can best explore that history by going to the major cities which have been important to art movements over time. There is arguably no better city in the world to experience that type of travel than the city of Rome. There are numerous art museums and art galleries located in Rome where visitors can go to gain a thorough understanding of the history of art. Some of these are galleries that are designed to showcase the work of international artists. Others are galleries that are committed to showing off the skills of Italian artists that have thrived in the area in the past. And many are places that are worth visiting purely because the architecture of the gallery itself is of historic interest.

Anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of art – or a better understanding of Rome – will want to visit at least a few of the following art galleries in Rome: (more…)

Carneros Vineyards in California. Flickr

Years ago, vacations were planned around national monuments, natural wonders, Uncle Joe’s farm or Grandma’s house. Now planning a vacation for family or friends can cover all kinds of bases. There are eco-vacations, that explore the rain forests and attempt to combat global warming; there are “volunteer vacations” that may involve working with Habitat for Humanity, there are spa getaways that indulge the body and mind….and there are wine tours! The opportunity to experience the sights, sounds, scents and of course taste of wine! (more…)

A view of Rome in the evening. Flickr

Rome, the capital city of Italy, is a cosmopolitan travel destination that is adored by people throughout Europe and around the world. It has some of the world’s best restaurants, some of the most luxurious five star hotels and some of the most interesting new buildings that you’ll find throughout Italy. However, there remains an aura of ancient ambiance in the air here. Rome is built upon hundreds of years of history; you can see it in the city’s architecture and you can feel it in the city’s mood. Rome has moved into modern times but it has taken with it the memories that have made it an outstanding city to live in and visit throughout time. (more…)

A panoramic view or Rome at sunset

You are probably only going to get a handful of opportunities to visit Rome. That’s if you are lucky; many Rome travelers are there for their first and only experience of this magnificent ancient city. Because of this, Rome travelers are particularly keen on trying to see all of the top landmarks that they can fit into one vacation. This is obviously difficult to do since Rome has thousands of years of history behind it during which it accumulated a number of important landmarks. However, there are only a few key places that are absolute “do not miss this” kind of places in Rome. By making sure that you experience these top Rome landmarks, you can see what there is to see and still enjoy the vacation that you’re having in this amazing city.
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