| Throughout the year Rome receives millions of tourists | | | | their older children. The Explora Museum teaches |
| and while many of them are romantic couples and | | | | children about the four main categories of life and living: |
| groups of adults, families form a large majority of the | | | | the self, environment, society and communications, in a |
| people that holiday in the city. There are many | | | | fun and exciting way. |
| activities that exclusively cater to families in Rome and | | | | 3. St Peter's Basilica - This basilica is especially popular |
| accommodation and food is also ideally suited to | | | | among Christian families who visit Rome and it is |
| people with young children and elderly people. For | | | | located in the Vatican City. Apart from the religious |
| families looking to holiday in the city of Rome, this | | | | importance of the St. Peter's Basilica, it also offers |
| article provides a guide to some of the best attractions | | | | spectacular views of the city. |
| in the city. | | | | 4. Spanish Steps - Many families love to visit the |
| 1. The Coliseum - This is one of the most famous | | | | Spanish Steps when they are in Rome. Not only do |
| landmarks in Rome best known for its history of | | | | the steps have a historical significance, but there are |
| battles between gladiators. The Coliseum is a great | | | | also many activities on the side of the steps that are |
| place for children and families to learn about the history | | | | sure to entertain people of all ages. |
| of the city. When visiting the Coliseum it is advisable to | | | | 5. Crypts and Catacombs Tour - This tour is one of |
| take the assistance of a guide who will be able to tell | | | | the more popular ones in Rome and it gives visitors a |
| you stories about the building's history and the battles | | | | chance to see the lost underground city which houses |
| that took place here. It is also a good place to relax in | | | | a long and eerie history. This tour is perfect for |
| the evenings, with many stalls and street shows taking | | | | teenagers and adults who want to experience |
| place throughout the year near this area. | | | | something very different in Rome. The tour takes |
| 2. The Explora Museum - The Explora Museum is a | | | | place in the evening, starting at 3 pm. The standard |
| family attraction that is aimed at young children. | | | | tour costs around $70 per person while there is also |
| Admission for children under the age of three is free, | | | | an option for a private tour. This is better suited to |
| while adults will have to pay €7 and €6 for | | | | large families and costs $300. |