United Airlines Announces New Summer Flights Between Chicago and Rome

If you’re not into the hot, hot Chicago summers than great news is here for you! United Airlines announced last week that they will launch new nonstop flights between its Chicago hub at O’Hare International Airport and Rome starting on May 16, 2015, subject to government approval. The summer-season service will operate five-times-weekly through June 3, daily from June 4 to Aug. 17, and six-times-weekly from Aug. 18 through Sept. 23, 2015.

United will operate the flights using Boeing 777 aircraft with a total of 269 seats.

Wondering what to do once in Rome? Here are some great spots to visit to soak up some Roman culture and make the most of your trip.

1. Check out this link from Trip Advisor for the best eateries in Rome. Whether you’re looking for fantastic fresh pizza or something sweet start with these must-eat spots first.
2. Visit some of the top but off the beaten path historic sites including:

• The Baths of Caracalla- a second-century bathing complex in the center of Ancient Rome

• Museo della Mura – built into the ancient Roman walls walking around it gives you a strong grasp of the size and grandeur of the ancient city

• MACRO- Museo d’Arte Contemporanea – this contemporary art museum is something to behold with its glossy steel-and-glass finished exterior a juxtaposition to the red-and-black interior. The art exhibitions are impressive and the building is equally so.

• Church of San Luigi dei Francesi – home to the French churchgoing community and just as lovely as Versailles this treasure is also home to three beautiful baroque paintings you must see.

• The Pantheon is also a must see- dedicated to the seven planetary divinities and featuring an interior of gorgeous marble the Pantheon is one of the most impressive monuments in Rome.

In addition to the new flights to Italy, United will operate previously announced new summer-season service between Chicago and Dublin in 2015.

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