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Historical center - Rome & Surroundings

The historical center of Rome is an area full of history. Despite its small size, it concentrates many architectural and heritage treasures accumulated after centuries and centuries of history. In the historic center, there are monuments of antiquity, such as the forums or the mausoleum of Augustus, the columns of Trajan and Marc-Aurèle, the Pantheon, and much more. The historic center of Rome has always been associated with the history of mankind as Rome was the capital of the Roman Empire pending for many centuries and became the spiritual capital of the Christian world. The discovery of the historical center of Rome is a true invitation to travel in time.

Market overview

The Rome real-estate market represents, with the one of Milan, almost 70% of the Italian housing sales. In 2006, the residential market reached its peak regarding the annual sales but due to the 2007 crisis, this market was considerably impacted. Since 2014, the sector has started to rise and this increase may stabilize over the years. This growth is favoured thanks to low interest rates on mortgage loans. Besides, since 2008, prices have been lower, which is a major advantage for investors. Despite the previous elements, the Rome real-estate market is particularly attractive for foreign investors. It is the perfect time to invest and realize a nice capital gain in the next few years.

Who buys?

The main investors who choose Italy as the country to purchase a property equally come from the United Kingdom and Italy. The majority of the other investors come from Russia and the rest of Europe.

Buying basics

It is possible to buy a property in Italy if you respect the various administrative formalities. It is highly recommended to contact a professional of the real-estate sector. The signature of the sales contrat must be held before a notary. The latest will deal with the writing of the contract, the transaction registration as well as the payment of various taxes (such as the local property, the capital gains, the wealth and inheritance taxes).

Low Season
Nov 01 - Mar 31

Even if Rome can be visited all year long, the period from November to March is mainly rainy and temperatures are colder. However, during these months Rome is less frequented by tourists so it is the perfect time to peacefully discover the city. Besides, prices are lower, except during the affluence period of Christmas and Mardi Gras.

High Season
Apr 01 - Oct 31

From April to October, it is the best moment to enjoy Rome as the weather is particularly favourable and places are less crowded in April/May and in September/October. However, during the Holy Week in Easter and the Rome marathon, millions of tourists converge to Rome to attend these international events.

Peak Season
Jul 01 - Aug 31

The months of July and August correspond to the hottest period in Rome, with suffocating temperatures. But the numerous "Nasoni" fountains, with fresh and drinkable water, allow to quench your thirst between two tours.

Pantheon

The Pantheon is located in the heart of the historic center of Rome. It is undoubtedly one of the most emblematic monuments of the city. It consists of an imposing portico 33m wide and 15.5m deep and is supported by 16 columns in Granite. At its summit is the famous Cupola, which has a diameter of 43m. This religious building of Ancient Rome was originally a temple dedicated to all the deities of ancient religion, before being converted into a church, then into Basilica Santa Maria ad Martyrs


Coliseum

The Colosseum is surely the most famous monument in the center of Rome. It is an ancient oval shaped amphitheater that was destined to host the gladiatorial fights. It was only in the Middle Ages that the name "Coliseum" was given to him. This gigantic building could accommodate between 50,000 and 70,000 spectators and served for more than 500 years. Today, the Coliseum is in ruins. It would be easy to believe that this wear is due to the passage of time. However, the Colosseum was partially dismantled, and its stones were used for the construction of new monuments, such as St. Peter's Basilica for example.

Trajan column

The Column Trajan was to serve at the base as the tomb of the emperor. It is a 29.78m high tower, made up of 17 large blocks of marble. The reliefs of the Trajan column wind up in a helix along the tower, to the top. This frieze recounts and traces the history of the Romans and the unfolding of the wars led by Trajan in Dacia.

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