Three minute guide to Rome
From ancient ruins to baroque grandeur, where else can you can take a wander through more than 2000 years of history without ever being more than a few steps away from a restoring glass of vino?
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Twenty reasons to visit Rome
A city steeped in history, Rome equally dazzles with its fashion, food and fondness for flouting tradition.
Airline review: Our verdict on Qantas' new non-stop flight to Europe
There so many positives to this new route it will be hard to understand why passengers would opt for any other.
The world's longest glass-bottomed bridge opens in Vietnam
A resort in Vietnam claims to have snatched the crown of the world's longest glass-bottomed bridge.
Travel tips for Rome from an expert expat
Don't ever order a cappuccino with a meal unless it's breakfast, and never after midday.
Why now is the perfect time to visit Rome
If you haven't yet made it to Rome – or you are longing to get back there – now is the perfect time to go.
Rome's newly revamped hotel: The city's most fashionable address
A love affair with a city takes a new turn with the reopening of the city's favourite hotel.
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You cannot walk 100 metres in Rome without experiencing some of its astounding history. From the Roman Forum, to the Colosseum, the magnificent Pantheon to St Peters and the Vatican, even its foreboding monks in the bone church, this is one of the world's greatest capitals. Don't forget to experience the convive of the youthful Trastevere, and the to-die-for cuisine.
