Rome lies on the banks of river Tiber and has been the centre of a lot of activities for thousands of years. The weather of Rome too is also quite pleasant and warm. Rome is a perfect destination for holidays in Europe because no other city can offer you this kind of history as well as beauty.

Rome also has a lot of historic monuments to look. The Coliseum, Flavian Palace, the Golden house of Nero and Circus Maximus are all located in this beautiful city. With so many sights and a beautiful climate on offer, it is no wonder that a lot of people flock to Rome for cheap holidays.

Rome also plays host to many events which bring an added dose of excitement to the trip. If you are planning holidays to Rome, then making them coincide with one of such events could make your trip even more memorable. Rome is a perfect holiday destination for couples as well as families. Children along with adults will surely find all the history informative and exciting. This, coupled with the pleasant weather will ensure that you have the holiday of a lifetime.

If you are looking to plan holidays, then one of the most beautiful places you can visit with your loved one or your family is Rome.

There is nothing like taking a short break from the daily routines of life to see and experience the wonders of another country. City breaks to Rome are extremely popular for thousands of people as they offer a chance to see one of the world’s most beautiful holiday destinations.

City breaks to Rome are incomplete without visiting the following places because they hold historical importance and untouched beauty:

The Colosseum
By far it is one of the most recognised landmarks in Rome and is definitely one of the main tourist attractions. The Colosseum has historical significance as it is one of the biggest places where gladiators assembled and even today stands in all its majestic glory.

St Peter’s
This is one of the most popular places to see on city breaks to Rome. St Peter’s is a historical church that holds the works of Michelangelo, Raphael and other famous artists. The church underwent renovations in 1452 and took over 200 years to complete. It now has 11 chapels, 45 alters and numerous pieces of art.

Sistine Chapel
Another popular place to visit on city breaks to Rome is the Sistine Chapel. Built in the 1400’s and decorated by Michelangelo this is a must-visit tourist spot.

Vatican City
Most tourists in Rome never go back without seeing the Vatican City. Considered the smallest country in the world, it is the home of the Pope and is one of the holiest places.

There are numerous other places to see on city breaks to Rome. These include the various fountains, museums and art galleries, all of which make it one of the most beautiful places in the world.

Rome is the capital of Italy and the country’s largest city. It has the population of 2.7 million and two and a half thousand years of history. If you are planning to go on holiday, then Rome would be the best option for you. It is called the eternal city because Rome is a place where you will find great beauty.

It is the centre of the Catholic Church. It is one place that features the most number of museums and the architecture is so amazing that you will be taken in after seeing the evocative beauty.

You can enjoy your weekends in the city because it is one of the most recommended cities for tourists in Europe. The city has got everything, which makes it a perfect place to visit. It is a mixture of perfect history and modern living. The ancient sites and the monuments look very beautiful.

The Coliseum, the Forum, the Pantheon, the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel are the famous places you need to visit in Rome. It is a perfect place for all the art lovers and it will be fun for you to explore Rome.

Apart from these sights, you can visit Rome because of its food. The cafes and the bars will make you love the city. The day-to-day traveling on the streets of central Rome will help you to get to know the fascinating structures. At the end of your tour, you will realise that it is simply beautiful.

Rome is one of the most romantic places you could visit. It is one of the most popular holiday spots and is one of the greatest cities in the world; a place where the most powerful rulers lived. Rome is rich with history and culture. This city was once upon a time the capital of the world. The people of Rome had conquered about half of the world.

Though the great Roman Empire crumbled, it left behind a legacy that cannot be compared to any other. Though this empire fell, most of its architecture and monuments that were built during that empire still stand today. You can visit the large Coliseum of Rome that is right in the center of the city. This city also has a large number of fountains. These fountains are unlike any other you have ever seen. These fountains are adorned with exquisite white marble sculptures. There are sculptures of all sorts of mythological creatures. These works of art are second to none. You can visit these places without having to fork out too much money.

You can get great holiday deals for breaks in Rome. Many young married couples who are looking out for cheap holidays visit Rome. This is the perfect place to enjoy a fun filled holiday, and at the same time learn a lot about history and architecture. Therefore, if you are looking for a cheap holiday, then Rome may be the right place for you to visit.

It seems that thanks to the global recession, city breaks worldwide are generally cheaper than last year according to a Times Online report.

The report shows that figures from a study of 50 worldwide cities suggest that prices this year have fallen by up to 31 per cent since last summer.

The largest price drop appears to be in Spain, with city breaks in Madrid and Barcelona showing the greatest price drop, closely followed by Granada and Valencia.

For those British holidaymakers thinking prices may drop further however, Spanish hoteliers claim prices could now drop any further. Holiday deals in Spain are particularly well priced at the moment as Spain is suffering in the recession.

Similar reductions are being seen in other countries, such as Italy where city breaks to Rome are now 7 per cent lower, and cheap holidays are available in Bologna and Turin with prices at 19 per cent and 12 per cent lower than last year.

City breaks in places such as Venice, Milan, Florence, Geneva, London and Athens are maintaining their prices in comparison to twelve months ago.

With recent surveys showing that Brits are not being put off their summer holidays by the recession, it seems there are some great city breaks to be had at bargain prices.

Rome, the capital of Italy, is one of the most popular city break holiday destinations for Brits. Those lucky enough to be seeking holiday deals in the city for July will have the chance to view a new Miracle Players theatre production at the Roman Forum, offering a different take on the life of Michelangelo.

Miracle Players performs every summer in the Roman Forum and is an English-speaking troupe of actors. For this new production, the troupe has said Michelangelo is: “a man so famous that he doesn’t need his surname to define him, a bit like Cher, although without the hair.”

The production lasts 40 minutes with just four actors offering quirky acts showing the famous and significant moments of Michelangelo’s life, the artist renowned the world over for his sculpture David and his painting on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

The performance is running every Friday until the 7th August at the Roman Forum behind the Capitoline Square, one of Rome’s most famous tourist attractions and the place that was the centre of the great civilisation centuries before.

The opportunity to take a city break to Rome is one not to be passed up.

Over the May bank holiday weekend the country saw a huge 1.8 million British people decide to take an overseas holiday, claims the travel association ABTA.

The favourite holiday destination for British people was Spain and this proved to be the most popular, with people taking holidays from the UK between 22nd and 25th May, which was the start of the half term break for schools in Britain.

During the May bank holiday period, the five favourite city break destinations that proved to be the most popular were; Amsterdam, Paris, Dublin, New York and Rome said ABTA.

The top of the list for long haul holidays over the May bank holiday was Florida, with Turkey and Egypt being the next popular destinations with visitors who travelled outside of the euro zone.

The president of ABTA, Justin Fleming said: “In spite of the recession, passenger numbers this bank holiday weekend are very healthy, showing that the British love affair with foreign travel is as strong as ever.”

ABTA also released statistics from research conducted earlier this year which highlighted that 68 percent of British people were still prepared to spend the same amount of money on their 2009 holidays than they were the previous year despite the economic downturn.

The new film ‘Angels and Demons’ starring Tom Hanks, which is getting much press attention at the moment is the sequel to ‘The Da Vinci Code’.

The film location was Rome in Italy and much of the set shows the stunning sites that the historical holiday destination has to offer. On the back of the film’s recent release in major cinemas, the Italian state tourist board has been encouraging fans of the film to take a holiday in Rome this year in order to enjoy the stunning sights and historical landmarks shown in the film.

Those who are taking a city break to Rome this year are urged to visit the Vatican City and enjoy the huge spectacle of St Peter’s Basilica, which is over 22,000 square metres long and is the largest church in the world.

Vatican Museums are notoriously the home of impressive artwork and iconic paintings, many of which are by the famous Michelangelo and adorn the ceilings and walls of the famous Sistine Chapel.

Castel Sant’Angelo is another key place that featured in Angels and Demons and is a monument built on the banks of the Tiber that surrounds the National Museum.

Holiday makers who are considering taking a cruise this year should look no further than P&O Cruises for a special experience. The cruise ship operator has a new range of 2009 shore excursions that offers its holiday makers a range of ‘once in a lifetime’ experiences.

Apart from offering passengers the option of driving a Ferrari F430 through the streets of Rome which leaves from the port of Civitavecchia, they are also offering a further 89 new activities to its program itinerary for this year.

Highlights to the new excursions include a helicopter ride which takes you over New York City, kayaking on Norway’s Eidfjord Lake and visiting a huge strawberry farm in France.

Nigel Esdale, managing director of P&O Cruises, said:

“This new range of shore excursions offers new and returning passengers the chance to experience something completely extraordinary during their holiday. We can now offer them a choice of experiences that simply would not be possible on any other type of holiday. In a two-week Mediterranean cruise they could have a private viewing of St Mark’s Basilica, handpick a diamond, go kayaking, cook an authentic French crepe and learn to flamenco dance.”

P&O Cruises recently announced that its ship Azura was now based at Southampton until October 2010 as it is offering voyages to the Mediterranean, Canary Islands and across the Baltic Sea.

The airline Lufthansa has further highlighted the ‘huge investments’ it is making to its services, as holiday makers and travellers are set to enjoy the benefits of luxury developments including extra flight connections, mobile travel facilities and additional lounges.

The German carrier plans to have invested €150m (£138 million) by 2013 towards developing its growing network of airport lounges across the globe and 17 new facilities for passengers have been opened in popular city break destinations such as; New York, Frankfurt, Mumbai and Munich over the past twelve months.

Executive vice president, Thierry Antionori at Lufthansa recently appeared at an ITB Berlin travel show and commented on the airlines recent developments, when he said:

“We will continue to expand our role as Europe’s most attractive airline. The [economic] crisis does not represent standstill at Lufthansa - on the contrary. Major investments in the development of new products and services will allow us to offer our customers true added value and greater comfort when travelling.”

The new Lufthansa Italia subsidiary is another focus in the carrier’s currently planned operations and it is soon to launch a number of new domestic Italian flight services to Naples, Rome and Bari from Milan.