From the ridiculously over priced Vatican to the expensive Colosseum, Rome is not one of the cheapest places in world to visit, but you can have a cheap holiday in Rome if you get it right.
So where should you go to have a cheap holiday in Rome.
Visit the following attractions in Rome to have a great holiday...
For free: • The Ancient Foro - If you don't speak Italian, then Foro means 'Forum' as in marketplace.
The Ancient Foro in Rome is the old marketplace and business centre.
You can visit when the Romans did their shopping, trading and banking.
• Appia Antica - On a Sunday, no vehicles are allowed to use the roads in this area which gives you a chance to stroll along the road and take in and stop at any ancient monuments and artifacts that take your fancy.
• The Spanish Steps - Something that EVERYONE who goes to Rome has to visit and it's great because it is free so it gives you a great cheap holiday in Rome.
In short, the Spanish steps are just a set of steps...
A lot of them.
But the views you get from the top are truly spectacular, so don't forget your digital camera.
• The Piazza's of Rome - Or squares.
In the UK, it is highly unlikely that anyone would want to visit squares in the UK because...
They're boring.
But in Rome, the Piazza's are architecturally stunning.
If you're into your buildings, then go on a Piazza crawl.
• Trestevere - This is the original 'town' of Rome, small streets and old churches.
If you're going to go to Rome for a cheap holiday, then you NEED to visit some of the old churches of Rome.