Rome

The city of Rome, with its 4.5 million inhabitants and approximately equal number of scooters and cars, can rightfully claim to be one of Europe's busiest cities. Tiring? We'd say the bustle is relative. A quick afternoon nap at Villa Borghese, a stroll through the marvellous Trastevere district and an excellent expresso will get you a long way.

As you stroll through Rome, you'll feel as though you're in an open air museum. The city has so many beautiful, must-see sights. The Pantheon, the Colosseum, the Sistine Chapel, Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountains. We could go on for hours! A surprising glimpse of the past lurks around every corner. Each glimpse gives you an idea of how ancient, imperial Rome used to be. If you go to Rome, it's definitely worth mapping out a route before you start.

While you're in Rome, you'll undoubtedly also visit the Vatican. With just 900 inhabitants, the Vatican, a city-state within a city, is the world's smallest state. It was founded in 1929, after disputes between Italy and the Popes, and is the seat of the Roman Catholic Church. The Pope is the head of state, the current pope is Pope Benedict XVI.

For centuries now, Italians and fashion have gone hand in hand. You're bound to come across all the famous Italian fashion houses when you're in Rome. The city's attractive little shops and boutiques cater very well for visitors with a slimmer wallet.

Italians are also expert in the art of magari, or food. Rome abounds with pleasant restaurants that serve tasty fare. To help you get started, we've gone ahead and found a few toppers. From the ultimate pizza to a convivial enoteca, success is guaranteed.

One thing is certain, you'll have no time to be bored during your trip to this city!