In order to find out what locations in Rome are the most popular amongst Italian locals, Autoclick.co.uk have conducted a survey of 678 people in the Centro region of Italy.
The most popular response amongst the Italian respondents targeted in the survey was the Coliseum with 201 (29%) votes. The Coliseum (or Colosseum) is an oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, favoured by tourist and locals alike.
Built in 70โ80 A, the structure is now partially ruined due to earthquake damage and stone-robbers. The Coliseum is an iconic symbol of Imperial Rome and continues to be one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions, attracting an average of 4 million tourists a year. The Coliseum is the world’s 39th most popular tourist destination.
Below is a selection of the top 10 responses from respondents:
Location
|
Responses
|
Percentage
|
Coliseum
|
201
|
29%
|
Old Town
|
75
|
11%
|
Imperial Forums
|
47
|
6%
|
Trevi Fountain
|
36
|
5%
|
Basilica of Saint Peter
|
35
|
5%
|
Piazza di Spagna
|
31
|
4%
|
Trastevere
|
21
|
3%
|
Piazza Navona
|
17
|
2%
|
Pantheon
|
15
|
2%
|
Gianicolo
|
14
|
2%
|
Rome is one of the most important and popular tourist destinations of the world, due to the the number of archaeological, historic and cultural attractions. The city receives an average of 7-10 million tourists a year.
The survey was conducted by car rental company Autoclick.