Tourist sights

Vatican City

When people travel to another country, there’s a purpose for it. I’d like to name some places that you must visit when you’re in Rome. Of course, the first one on the list is Vatican City! It’s absolutely gorgeous and stunning.

Second place to visit is of course Colosseum and the area of Old Rome. Actually feels like it’s ancient times when you’re in Old Rome.

Old Rome

Sunrise from Gianicolo Hill

Third tourist sight, which is a must, is Gianicolo Hill. In my previous blog post I wrote that we went to see the sunrise on the hill and we were amused. It’s a place where you can see Rome from everywhere.

Spanish Stairs

And last but not least is Spanish Stairs! The most visited tourist sight. I never saw so many people there, and going up the stairs to see the crowded city is worth it too.

P.S Also, for the gelato lovers, try and get some real Italian gelatos while you’re there, the most delicious thing when it’s hot outside. I don’t think there’s a need for me to say this but do not forget to taste of a real Italian pizza!

August in Italy

Canadian summer is weird. It may be rainy, cloudy, hot or chilly. (#canadianproblems). No matter how humid it gets all the malls and shops are open. On the weekends most of them are open till 7pm. I went to Italy in the beginning of August and the weather was amazing! (And by amazing I mean it was real summer weather there that I was enjoying every second of it.) But I didn’t know that everything closes either early or shops are just closed. August for Italians is the month of the summer when they go to the seaside of Italy, that’s why most of the shops are closed, but tourist’s sights are open. Another reason some shops are closed is because of the hot humid weather. They even have a special name for it. Streets are pretty quiet, but everything get busier when people start coming out in the evening time, except tourists, who are out the entire day. My friends and I had to pull long missions to find a restaurant that was open where we could go and eat and enjoy our time together. But hey, it’s a part of their culture that I learned about Italy :)

When walking in Rome, we could find small water fountains with drinking water. Isn’t it so smart? Especially when your bottle of water finishes, you can easily go and refill it anywhere.  OR you can refresh yourself with cold water and get a really nice tan without trying hard.

P.S oh and by the way you should really try Italian ice cream (gelato)! The most delicious thing over there besides real Italian pizza of course.