Rome, Prati district, view towards St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican - Italy
Rome - a living museum where antiquity meets modern metropolitan pulse
Rome, the capital of Italy and one of the world's most historic cities, is a living museum where antiquity meets modern metropolitan life. Iconic monuments such as the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Roman Forum and the Vatican City bear witness to the city's role as the centre of the Roman Empire, the Catholic Church and Western culture. The streets are lined with fountains, piazzas, churches and cafés - a mix of grand architecture, art and everyday life that gives Rome its unique character. In the north-west of central Rome lies Prati, an elegant and relatively quiet district often described as the city's "bourgeois area". Prati is characterised by wide avenues, stately buildings from the late 19th century and a well-ordered urban plan - in contrast to the narrow alleys of the historic centre. The area was built during the unification of Italy to symbolise a new, modern Italian capital.
Prati - famous for its shopping streets, especially Via Cola di Rienzo, with elegant boutiques, delicatessens and cafes. The district is close to the Vatican City and St. Peter's Basilica, making it a strategic area for both tourists and locals. It also houses many law offices, government buildings and schools, giving it a business-like and professional feel.
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