Rome, the capital of Italy, is a heady blend of artistic and architectural masterpieces, classical ruins, and extravagant baroque churches and piazzas.

Borghese Villa Gardens 
This big, beautiful park is conveniently located in the centre of Rome. You can rent bicycles, surreys, rollerblades and row-boats. In the Bioparco area of the gardens, enjoy pony rides, train rides and a merry-go-round. There is also a zoo, a puppet theatre with summer evening shows and a charming little movie theatre that shows children’s films in the afternoons and early evenings. The park is a great place for a picnic or a break from sightseeing.

Epiphany
Celebrations are nationwide, with one of the most festive celebrations taking place at the Epiphany Fair at Rome's Piazza Navona on 6 January.

To the east of the Spanish Steps lies a spacious green park and gardens. This area includes the city zoo, Piazza di Siena arena, mock ancient temples, imitation medieval castles and an artificial lake. This is a perfect place to relax or have a picnic under big shady trees, hire bicycles to explore the wide smooth paths or rent a boat and row around the lake.