Set your sights on Rome flights.

The Italian capital of Rome is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful ancient cities in the world. Steeped in history, it is a city rich in culture and filled with exciting attractions. If you're in need of a getaway, it might be an idea to book yourself some Rome flights and check out this wonderful city for yourself.

Situated in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber river, Rome is home to 2.7 million inhabitants. Legend has it that the city was founded by brothers Romulus and Remus and named after the former. What's known with certainty is that the city was home to the mighty Roman empire and remnants from this period can still be seen around the city, notably the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Pantheon and the Catacombs.

As well as this, the city was a major hub of activity during the Renaissance and famous artists including Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael and Michaelangelo resided there at different times. The city is also famously home to the Vatican, which has been home to 265 popes over the past two millenia.

With such an interesting cultural and political history and its Mediterranean climate, it’s little surprise that Rome is the third most visited tourist destination in the E.U. Why not book youself some cheap flights with Ryanair or Easy Jet and see for yourself why it’s so perennially popular?