Rome
City of Tales and Pleasure of Five Senses

In Rome, one should act like the people of Rome, as the famous saying indicates.
Tourists are used to follow certain customs.

By: Jumana Mustafa

Rome never lets its visitors down. In the busy and crowded city, one would find soundless statues that were once witness to a great history. Every thing there, including food, fashion and perfume, is made with art.

The Roman civilization had left clear impacts on the modern Rome. Zigzag and winding roads of the Roman legacy are some of its main features.

Before and after the reign of the Romans, Rome was called the “Eternal City”. The Romans added beauty and charm to the city. Up to now, their cultural landmarks have been standing with pride. Visitors can not but admire the culture-rich and busy city.

Even for Europeans, Rome is a different place. Some might see it as a hazard city because it has not been modernized. Consecutive governments believe that the Roman and traditional sites should be preserved. When compared to the metro network in other European countries, the underground railway is modest as Rome Municipality says the archeological sites would be damaged by underground works. However, the suburbs outside the old city are modern.

It is recommended to visit the most spectacular places in the world such as the Coliseum. It was built in 72 AC. This historical place hosted games that included fights to death between animals and gladiators or between gladiators themselves. After the games were over, big celebrations were held.

According to Roman myths, Rome will live as long as the Coliseum exists. Yet, if collapses, it would take Rome down with it. In fact, part of the Coliseum was actually destroyed by an earthquake in the Middle Ages. A number of Rome’s aristocrats used the remains in building palaces and castles.

In Rome, one should act like the people of Rome, as the famous saying indicates. Tourists are used to follow certain customs. For example, it is a touristic custom to throw coins in Fontana di Trevi, the famous fountain in the center of the city.

From the first moment one arrives in Rome, the outstanding art works, existing all around the city, would capture the five senses. Every statue there tells a tale or a legend. Perhaps it is the favorite destination for those who are interested in history and archeology.

Tourists never forget to visit the Tevere River and Pizza Navona, where one can get many wonderful paintings for reasonable prices.

Rome is the origin of classic and modern literature and arts such as painting and sculpturing, which is felt by touch.

Touching the permitted-to-be-touched art works in Rome is a pleasure. No one can resist the temptation to touch sculptures, old gates and walls and the more-than-one thousand-year-old trees in parks.

Visitors to Rome should taste its famous food. The Italian cuisine is known worldwide of Pizza and Pasta.

Pasta is different from noodles. The noodles are small but the pasta is the generic term for Italian variants of noodles. Tourists should taste all kinds of Italian Pizza too because they can not be found in America’s chains.

Italian appetizers are made of dried meat and vegetables. One could also visit big groceries to buy different kinds of cheese, as the Italians use various kinds of cheese in making food.

It is preferable that tourists ask waiters about the best meals a restaurant serves. Muslims should ask about the ingredients of every meal.

Fans of Opera and theatre will be amused in Rome because it has the most important theatres in the world. They can visit the city after October 6 when the new season kicks off.