Friends, dating...and a whole lot more in Rome!

All long-standing, loving and loyal relationships take time to build and often take longer than some people may wish.

Indeed, whilst Rome wasn't built in a day, it had to start somewhere and to apply this metaphor to the world of romance, the starting point in any relationship is also the foundation upon which its future is built. Put simply, you want to get off to a good start, as you don't get a second chance to make a first impression.

The best way of getting to know each other in the early days is to go away together for the weekend...and what better place to find eternal love than in the 'eternal city', Rome. The Italian capital is the perfect place for dating couples to take a relationship to the next level.

Dating game: Rome is where the heart is

It's perhaps safe to say that most people visit Rome to experience one of the oldest civilisations on earth and little imagination is required to see what the ancient city was like thousands of years ago, with many of the old 'ruins' still in pretty good condition. Indeed, the impressive Pantheon has stood tall for two millenia and the domed building is still used as a place of worship even today.

Then, there is the Trevi Fountain which was immortalised in the classic Fellini film, ‘La Dolce Vita'. As the biggest - and by far the most beautiful - of Rome's Baroque fountains, it is a masterpiece of 17th and18th century sculpting and must be seen to be believed

The only danger in switching dating scenes to Rome is you may get so caught up in this fabulous city that you forget all about the person you are with. But fret not, there will be plenty of time for romance, with countless fantastic restaurants offering up some classic Italian dishes, accompanied by a bottle of fine local wine.

Whether you are a couple still in the early days of getting to know each other, or friends dating to check whether your chemical mix is right, there truly is no place like Rome!