What city in the world dares to dispute the title of the eternal city to Rome? Only a couple of minutes in the Piazza del Popolo or walk a few meters by the famous Via del Corso to give account that the magnetism of Rome not extinguished yet. To discover this city full of treasures of the past is as current as ancient, so monumental as intimate, as earthly as sublime. If you have chosen Rome as the destination for your next vacation and are travelling with children, you probably wonder if you can enjoy everything the city has to show. The truth is that there is a limit to the number of historic sites and museums that a child can visit in a few days. To make the places you choose to visit an unforgettable experience also for your children, the key is to explore Rome from another perspective: as an adventure.
Accompany them and let your inner child run freely through the streets of Rome. The Colosseum and its school of gladiators El Coliseo is a favorite of children of all ages. Travel within its ancient walls will leave them speechless, but do not complete the experience with a class in the school of gladiators? The Roman historic group is an association that aims to preserve interest in Roman history, and transmit the passion they feel for the same. Lessons usually take place over several weeks, but you can participate in special classes, which will allow your son be Gladiator for a day. If you can’t participate in these classes, there is always the option of visiting the Museum of the Association, where exhibits a variety of war machines such as helmets, swords and the typical clothing of the legionaries and Praetorian guard. The terrifying crypt of the Capuchins in the Via Veneto is our Lady of the conception of the Capuchins, a church which at first sight seems another beautiful church among the hundreds who are in Rome. But hides a fascinating story, more precisely a creepy crypt with small chapels decorated with the bones of thousands of Capuchin Friars. A scary place, undoubtedly, that will fascinate older children and adolescents, but is not recommended for very little.
The heroic Castle Sant Angelo the old fortress has enough passages, stairs, walls and cannons to delight the most daring adventurers. The Castle gives a spectacular view of the Vatican on the Tiber River, something that will delight adults. The heavenly dome of the Basilica of San Pedro the famous dome designed by Miguel angel has 330 steps which will take them up to its Summit. At the top, you can feel closer to heaven. He is not precisely to scale Mount Everest, but will give your children a good dose of adrenaline Moreover, it will make falling rendered in their beds. The best way to conclude an exciting day of adventures in Rome! At the reception of the majority of the hotels in Rome you will provide information on tours specially designed for children, but if you want to draw your own adventure in Rome, you already have a menu of experiences that you can adapt according to the age and personality of your children.