Vino Con Vista Rome and Lazio: Wine with a View of Italy

Vino Con Vista is a literary journey through Italy. It is dedicated to readers who have a passion for travel, history, art, architecture, food and wine. This Ultimate Five Star Journey through enchanting Rome and Lazio includes wine regions and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Tour the historical evolution of Rome where architecture has always been monumental and magnificent fountains are monuments to their papal sponsors. Visit ancient churches and basilicas. Climb to the top of soaring domes and ancient castles to get a panoramic view of the Eternal City. Pope Sixtus V relocated ancient obelisks and used them to create a city map for pilgrims and visitors; use the obelisks as a compass to reach all of Rome's exciting destinations. The Vatican has the oldest and widest collection of priceless art in the world. The Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums and St. Peter's basilica are brimming with masterpieces. Learn about the capital of Ancient Rome and visit monuments like the Forum, the Colosseum and the Pantheon. This is a travel guide for sophisticated sojourners, oenophiles, connoisseurs and epicureans. * Rome was founded in 753 B.C. Every year a birthday celebration occurs on April 21st. The historic center of Rome, the Holy See, the Etruscan Necropolises of Cerveteri and Tarquina, Tivoli and Villa d'Este are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Explore the hub of the papacy and the historical and cultural epicenter of the Romans. The papacy has collected celebrated works of Renaissance and Baroque art for centuries. The Romans juxtapose magnificent ancient architecture with opulent Baroque statuary and fountains.