Rome

All the monuments - ranging from Colosseum to Vatican City, from the Mouth of Truth (Bocca della Veritá) through the Spanish steps to the Trevi Fountain - cannot be visited on one trip. Or if you already ticked the main sights, the bustling Piazza Navona, the romantic banks of the Tiberius, the lake of Villa Borghese or the antique atmosphere of the Foro Romano will definitely attract you back. Not to mention the irresistible tastes of Rome: the roasted lamb, the tomato-covered "gnocchi alla romana" or the deep-fired artichokes.

Since the downtown of Rome is not marked by skyscrapers, local people ride their scooters among gothic and baroque buildings. In order to avoid traffic jams or to wait in vain for the underground, this vehicle is also recommended for tourists.

And if you find this city too hot in summer, head for the nearby beaches!