Colosseum

You know the saying?...All roads lead to Rome? Well in Rome's glory days they did, so I followed some into ROMA CAPITALE, the oldest area of this fascinating Italian City. Each step took me back several centuries. Soon my imagination had me cheering the courageous gladiators at the COLOSSEUM; welcoming a returning hero under Constantine's Arch; kneeling solemnly at St. Peter's Basilica; hearing the chains rattle in the underground prison of the Apostle Paul; and even wanting to splash in Trevi Fountain! Rome is awash with history. After several hours of looking into the past, a balm for the brain is found in retail therapy--and Rome doesn't disappoint! Window shopping on Condotti and Corso Streets or the Spagna Square showcase high fashion from famous Italian designers to "pret-a-porter". The eye candy is delicious! And speaking of delicious, just step into any Roman eatery, such as Josephine’s Bakery near the COLOSSEUM and try the Tiramisu— the creamiest coffeecake I’ve ever tasted!