Rome will be the centre of attention later this month as it hosts the Champions League final, one of the highlights of the football calendar.

Britons will be watching in large numbers and also attending the game as holders of the trophy Manchester United head to the Eternal City to take on Barcelona in the Olympic Stadium.

Those keen on Italy property may be able to discover more about the Italian capital as it gears up for the event, with traditional attractions such as the Trevi Fountain and Coliseum likely to be prominent.

Among the features that Italy property seekers may discover more about are the possibilities of getting around the country by rail.

According to Rail Europe, a large number of people are planning to travel to the game in Rome using rail connections, with long-distance trips from Paris via Milan proving particularly popular.

The firm revealed last week it had seen an increase in bookings even before match tickets went on sale.

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