Bella Roma: A Journey Through the Heart of Italy

Shana England • August 16, 2025

Roma, sei bellisima

Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy; Baroque architecture with statues, water cascading into a pool.

Rome, known as the Eternal City, is a treasure mine of art, history, and culture. The Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Pantheon are among the well-known landmarks that showcase the magnificence of ancient Rome. The Vatican City is home to St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel, which include incredible works of art by Michelangelo and other Renaissance masters. Walk around beautiful squares such as Piazza Navona or toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain for good luck. Foodies will enjoy Rome's wonderful cuisine, which ranges from rich gelato to traditional pasta dishes like carbonara. The city's vibrant atmosphere, historic charm, and abundance of activities make it an unforgettable destination.


Some of my favorite activities:


  • Visiting Cafe Settimiano in Trastevere for a cappuccino.
  • Wandering. Start walking and see where it takes you!
  • The Roman Forum and all the well-known landmarks.
  • Picnic in Villa Borghese.
  • Try one of Mr. Tiramisu's 100 kinds of tiramisu!
  • Get a bagel and iced coffee from Mammo.


There is so much to do in Rome, and the adventures are limitless.  Get out and explore!

Trevi Fountain
cappuccino and pastries
walking through Trastevere
close-up of a pizza
View of building in Trastevere
view of buildings and the sky in Rome
Cappuccino and pasteries
upward view of an angel statue on a Roman bridge
Capucinno and pastries
Little green work truck on the street
Close-up of dinner with pizza, pasta and foccacia
View from the train
close up of a building in Rome
An aerial view of a city with a blue sky and clouds.
A brick building with a large square in the middle of it
A view of a city through a stone archway
A close up of the side of the colosseum in rome.
The inside of the colosseum in rome , italy.
Four flavors of Tiramisu from Mr. Tiramisu
Person laying on the grass at Villa Borghese looking at the sky
Two cups of coffee and a basket of pastries on a table
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