The best way to see all the grandeur of Rome is with your own eyes
You can spend hours listening to stories from friends who have been to Rome. You can look at photos of the sights of this ancient city. You can watch films that capture the beautiful views of Roman squares and streets. But all this is unlikely to give you as much pleasure as you can get by taking a sea voyage to Rome and seeing the grandeur of the city with your own eyes.
Rome is such a multifaceted city that even if you walk along the same street every day, you are guaranteed new sensations each time.
It is almost impossible to get to know the real Rome and all its secrets by walking around the city with a map in hand. Rome does not tolerate schematic thinking and pre-planned actions. Surrender yourself to the atmosphere of this city, and let your own feelings guide you along the roads of Rome. Only then will you learn many things about Rome that no guide, even the most professional, can tell you.
While walking through the streets of Rome, do not be afraid to quench your thirst directly from the city's fountains. After all, the water in them comes not from the river but from mountain springs, and there is no doubt about its purity. If you happen to be near the Trevi Fountain, do not forget to throw a coin into it to make your most cherished wish come true. You need not worry that the coin will later be removed from the fountain by street thieves: access to the fountain is guarded around the clock by vigilant law enforcement officers.
Walking around Rome on foot, you are unlikely to see everything you would like in one day: the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Capitoline Hill, the arches of Titus and Septimius Severus, the ancient hippodrome Circus Maximus, the Baths of Caracalla... So if the fatigue in your legs is quite noticeable, that means it is time to use the city's public transport.
By bus you can quickly get to the Church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin and look at the 'Mouth of Truth' – a monument from the 4th century BC that served as the prototype for the logo of the world-famous brand Versace. However, to get to the shaggy stone head, you will have to stand in line for a considerable amount of time, made up of curious tourists.
For souvenirs that will remind you of Rome when you return home, experts from the agency 'Turgrad', which specializes in sea and river cruise tours, including river cruises in European countries, advise going to Piazza Navona. In this square, you can not only buy original and unique handmade souvenirs but also listen to Italian street musicians and admire the paintings and sculptures of freelance artists.