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Calling all cinephiles to Rome this October: the 18th edition of the Rome Film Fest will be held from October 18th to 29th, 2023. Established back in 2006, this annual film festival is a major fixture of the cultural calendar of the city and a chance to catch some incredible movies from all over the world.

Though not as famous as some of the other film festivals around the world, it is spread over as many days as Cannes and other major international film festivals, see some films get their premiere at the event, and it draws famous actors, directors, and more to the city each year. So, if you were thinking about booking a city break in Rome this October and were looking for one more reason to secure your vacation rental in Rome today, then add this wonderful event to the truly endless list of attractions that the Eternal City has to offer.

A trip to Rome will undoubtedly involve a lot of running around and chaos as you try to put a dent in the endless incredible things there are to see and do in the city. An absolute haven for art-lovers and history buffs and anyone who simply enjoys looking at beautiful things, it is all very exciting but can also be a little bit overstimulating. Picture this, then: you have booked your villa in Rome, you are enjoying your trip, and you are ticking things off your bucket list but maybe you need a moment of peace and calm. Well, then we suggest heading to the stunning Villa Borghese for a few hours...

Many people around the world have Rome on their bucket list and few destinations can match the unbelievable number of things to see and do, the timeless charm and vibrant atmosphere, and the incredible looks of the Eternal City. Steeped in history, art, and culture, Rome offers endless adventures that no one person could ever entirely take in throughout the course of a lifetime. However, one could easily start to put a dent in it and come see some of the most famous attractions and landmarks with their own eyes, as well a more personalised itinerary of other curiosities, eateries, and more. And what better way to do this than by staying in a historical apartment block right at the centre? Among our listings on Italy Villas, we have some wonderful and unique holiday rentals in Rome to choose from and, among them, Spanish Steps Top Location, is ideal for those looking to have ready access to this extraordinary city. 

Peonies are one of the most beautiful and beloved types of flowers but they also have a notoriously small blooming window. So, those who love the flower know to plan ahead to get a glimpse or buy a bouquet. The end of spring and the beginning of summer is already a wonderful time for garden enthusiasts to plan a vacation but if you are a peony fan in particular and you have been considering a vacation in Italy, then you should look ahead to April and May to book your getaway with Italy Villas. 

Whether you are of the Catholic faith or not, the city state of Vatican City within Rome is surely one of the most extraordinary deposits of art and craftsmanship in the world. Boasting unbelievable, soaring architectural gems on unfathomable scales and galleries and museums stuffed with works by some of the most famous artists to have ever existed in Europe, those who love culture and art and simply want to gawk at this astonishing world of beautiful things should definitely book one of our vacation rentals in Rome and visit ASAP. There is so much to see and do that you would need lifetimes to see it all but there’s no better time than the present to plan your vacation and to start to make even a tiny dent in it all.

But, what exactly is there to see? Well, here is our guide to the main spaces and attractions to visit in the Vatican once you have booked your holiday in Rome with Italy Villas...