Continuing on in this beautiful city there are sights not to be missed on every street corner. My favourite way of exploring this city is to just walk around so it is best to have some comfortable walking shoes with you. It is no wonder there is so much to see in Rome, Rome was actually the first modern city to reach a population of 1 million by 50 BC. It was not matched by any other European city until London finally over took it years later in the 19th Century. My family and I found many beautiful and interesting sights that are not even landmarked. I mean if any of these buildings were in my home town, it would certainly be a paid attraction.
In a bustling ancient city like Rome, it is very easy to miss some spectacular sights. I do suggest spending at least 5 days to explore Rome. Of course the famous landmarks like the Colosseum, Altare della Patria, Spanish steps and Trevi fountain are must-see's but we stumbled across one of the most beautiful churches by accident. The Santa Maria in Aracoeli is very conveniently located directly in-between Altare della Patria and the Spanish Steps. It is perched high above the city and does not look like much from the outside. This is maybe why it was practically deserted, the inside was absolutely breath-taking. Giving famous Cathedrals like Notre-dame in Paris a run for its money.
