Life is sweet. Life is good. In Rome, you are reminded of the magnificence & weight of history, yet you are also very aware of what wonderful experiences await you in this ancient city. From a comfortable hotel, Rome centre offers a promise just waiting for you to fulfill it. Fashionable Shopping While Rome is not as significant in the world of fashion as Milan, it still is home to some of the fashion industry’s principal designers. You can purchase high fashion clothing, shoes, leather bags & accessories from some of fashion’s best-known names. Some will be within walking distance of your hotel. Rome centre has a multitude of exclusive shops, & you will easily find stores carrying Valentino, Missoni, Max Marc, Fendi, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada & Laura Biagiotti. Many are in the haven for exclusive shops: the sector encompassing the Via del Borgognona, the Via dei Condotti & its offshoots. Many stores are not too far from the Piazza di Spagna – the Spanish Steps. This includes Girogio Sermonta Gloves & Hermès. For the prettiest of baubles for you & your home, try Bulgari on the Via dei Condotti & Swarovski Crystal on Via del Corso.
Via del Corso is also the best place to shop for fashions for the younger set. Good Italian leather, quality designs & excellent workmanship translate into incomparable shoes. If you are considering artisan-made footwear, try walking along Via Solferino. The Via Vittorio Veneto is another option being home to elegant shops featuring shoes, & other leather accessories. Just as important, it is a place where you can relax in one of the many cafés, enjoying a glass of wine or cappuccino before you charge (or charge it) once more into the shopping fray. Incomparable Dining No matter where you stay, in a large or small hotel, Rome centre offers some memorable dining experiences. Good food & charming ambience abound with something that will appeal to everyone. However, there are some places that simply can’t be missed – if only out of the need to say “I was at…” At the top of this list is Caffè Greco – the most famous café in Rome. It is on the Via dei Condotti where it has served its distinguished clientele since 1760. Through its doors have passed such literary & artistic giants as Berlioz, Byron, Dickens, Goethe, Henrik Ibsen, Keats, Liszt, Felix Mendelssohn & Stendhal. Relax & have a morning cappuccino or an afternoon espresso & soak up the elegant & unhurried surroundings as you watch the world go by. If you happen to be near the Spanish Steps, you could try the traditional Italian food at Imagò. Other possibilities include the famous fish & superb wines of Camponeschi near the Campo De ‘Fiori, the heavenly dishes at Agata e Roma, & the traditional Italian dishes served to your marble-topped tables at La Terraza near Via Veneto. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/6101010
