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The walls of the coliseum in Rome are set to shake to the sound of rolling thunder when thousands of Harley-Davidson enthusiasts roll into Rome. Drawn to Rome from the far flung corners of Europe they are set to lay siege to the historic centre of the eternal city as they celebrate the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary from the 13th to the 16th of June 2013.

Location is important but it’s not everything. In the case of the cities like Rome in which there are many cobble stoned street pedestrian zones and an enormous number of things to see, it makes a big difference having a centrally located apartment.

“Brueghel, Wonders of Flemish Art” is one of the most eagerly awaited exhibitions in Rome this year. Dedicated to the celebrated dynasty of artists, this exceptional exhibition allows some of the finest pieces of art from the Flemish Golden Age to be seen in the Italian Capital. The exhibition will be in the Chiostro del Bramante until the 2nd of June 2013.

Rome is full of interesting aretfacts. If you have ever wandered the streets of the Italian Capital or looked at photos your friends have taken of Rome during their visit, what may have caught your eye is the large number of Egyptian obelisks scattered around the city. In fact Rome is the city with the largest number of obelisks in the world.

Rome is a classic in more than one sense of the word. But how does this classicism translate when the sun goes down and the children of the eternal city come out to play? Despite not being as hedonistic as other European cities like Berlin or Prague, Rome is still full of clubs, bars and places to go out, many of which seamlessly transform into cafes during the day. We’ve already talked you through a couple of our favourite places to go out, now let’s take an overview of the clubs and bars in Rome.

Rome, among other things, is famous for its coffee. Strong, potent and aromatic, whether it’s a quick hit of espresso or relishing in a long, slow coffee with friends that you’re after, the cafes in Rome are a great place to enjoy this centuries-old drink in the conditions it deserves.

Looking for an apartment in Rome? This week, we present you with our top accommodation in the Eternal City.

They say that Rome wasn’t built in a day, and the city’s tourist attractions can’t all be visited in a day, either, but here we’ve whipped up a five-minute guide to some of the main sights of Rome.

Congratulations. After the luxury travel experience that only a Ryanair flight can offer, you’ve managed to arrive in Rome, Italy, in one piece. The Eternal City is at your feet, and you can’t wait to see all the interesting things it has to offer. Just one question: how do you get there? Here, we provide a handy “travel 101” guide to the buses, trams and trains in Rome.

Rome needs no introduction. This stunning city, once the dominant power in Western Europe, currently the home of the Vatican and testimony to two and a half thousand years of history, is one of the most important cities in the world and 3rd most visited in Europe.

Christmas in Rome is celebrated in a very special way. The magic that takes over its ancient landmarks and patrons of the art is especially potent this festive time of year. Christmas trees are set up in the squares, multicoloured lights decorate the streets and there are bustling markets, traditional celebrations, shows and music. All this and more in Rome, the great place to go away for a Christmas break.

Rome is a charming city and is observed even more from some places thanks to optical illusions transforming certains point in the city into something different. Legends, secret locations, original views…The eternal city is full of them. Here are three interesting things for you to do during your stay in Rome.