| Rome is an amazing place to visit as a tourist, | | | | shops, cafes and restaurants along this 1-kilometre |
| thousands of years of history are scattered all around | | | | stretch of road. Some notable buildings are also found |
| this beautiful city. There are some amazing iconic | | | | along Via Nazionale, such as Palazzo delle Esposizioni |
| buildings, picturesque piazzas and of course some | | | | (1883), Palazzo Koch (site of the Banca d'Italia) (1892) |
| great restaurants. Although Rome is a compact | | | | and the Church of Saint Paul's Within the Walls (1880) |
| metropolis, it is best to be based in a convenient and | | | | and you can walk from one end to the other in about |
| central location to get the most out of your stay. Via | | | | 15 minutes. The road also has excellent transport |
| Nazionale is one such area that is located right in the | | | | connections, with several major bus routes passing by |
| heart of the capital. From here you will easily be able | | | | for in the direction of the Vatican, Piazza Navona, Isola |
| to discover on foot all that the city has to offer. | | | | Tiberina, etc, as well as the Repubblica metro station |
| Via Nazionale (in English National Road) is one of the | | | | to the northside. |
| main arteries that goes through the historic centre of | | | | Finally, convenient for the tourist is the fact that there |
| Rome. Originally named Via Pia, after the Blessed | | | | are several hotels located along Via Nazionale and its |
| Pope Pius IX, who wanted to create a main | | | | surrounding area. They range from affordable budget |
| thoroughfare that connected the main train train | | | | accommodation, such as B&B Flann O'Brien Room at |
| Station, Termini, to the city centre. The road was finally | | | | number 17, to the 4 star la Griffe Hotel at number 13 |
| completed at the end of the 19th century. This was a | | | | Via Nazionale. And as the following list shows, this |
| part of the new Rome, in preparation of the city | | | | really is an excellent starting point to venture around |
| becoming the capital of the newly formed Kingdom of | | | | the wonderful tourist sights on foot. |
| Italy. The road has since been modified and expanded, | | | | Rough distances from Via Nazionale to several of |
| with an extension leading to the east bank of the River | | | | Rome's attractions: Trevi Fountain: 0.9 kilometres, |
| Tiber. | | | | Spanish Steps: 1.1 kilometres, Colosseum: 1.2 kilometres, |
| Today, Via Nazionale is a popular shopping street for | | | | Navona Square: 1.7 kilometres and St. Peter's Basilica |
| the locals and tourists alike. You will find all types of | | | | & Vatican: 3.3 kilometres. |