‘All roads lead to Rome’ or so the antiquated saying goes. One reason perhaps is the heady blend of art and architecture, classical ruins and extravagant baroque churches and piazzas. It is after all, the capital of the country.

Rome is Italy's treasure trove, packed with masterpieces from more than two millennia of artistic achievements. It's hard to say what you'll find most breathtaking about the eternal city - the arrogant opulence of the Vatican, the timelessness of the Forum, the millions of cats in the Colosseum, trying to cross a major intersection, or the phenomenal concentration of people. Whatever it is, Rome is one place you are bound to enjoy visiting. Discover it in more depth via these pages before you go.