The ceiling alone is a reason to see the Sistine Chapel. As you look up, you see the detail and artistry that took years to complete. This is one of Michelangelo's greatest creations along with artists della Gatta, Signorelli, Pinturicchio, Roselli, Ghirlandaio and Botticelli. At the alter you can see the Last Supper painted by Michelangelo. The Vatican Museum houses the greatest artworks and stretches for four miles.
The steps lead up to the Church of Santa Trinit dei Monti. At the bottom of the steps is the fountain, Barcaccia. If you visit during the spring and summer, the steps are lined with blooming azaleas that give off a sweet fragrance as you walk up and down the steps. The Plazza di Spagna is where all the little cafés and boutiques are located.
Palazzo Nuovo, Palazzo dei Senatori and Palazzo dei Conservatori border Capitoline Hill. The path on the side of the hill will take you to views of the ancient sites of Colosseum and Forum. This area of Rome is where the Michelangelo's Plazza dei Campidoglio is located, which is considered the main attraction of the area. The largest collection of classical statues is located in Musel Capitolini at the Palazzo Nuovo.
Visit the neighborhood of Trastevere. This atmosphere is Bohemian and has so many small restaurants, pubs, boutiques and cafés to enjoy. The cobblestone roads have remained through the years as the rest of Rome has become modernized. Tourists and artists are attracted to this neighborhood because of it old world charm.
For kids and adults, the Time Elevator is something that takes you back in time over 2,000 years of Roman existence. The simulators, panoramic screens and sound system makes you feel as if you are experiencing everything firsthand.
The rooftop restaurant at Cavalieri Hilton has a magnificent view of the city. You will have a panoramic view that cannot be seen anywhere else. In the warmer summer months, you can sit out on the terrace and feel the warm of the sun while looking around the city.
