Capital of Italy and the country's largest city, Rome is filled with relics, dating back some 2000 years which provide a timeless fascination for its countless visitors. The streets contain reminders of all the eras in Rome's rich history from the mighty Colosseum to the ancient Roman Forum. The Via del Corso, Rome's main thoroughfare, cuts through the length of the city centre from Piazza Venezia in the south, with the vast marble Vittorio Emanuele Monument, to emerge in Piazza del Popolo in the north, beyond which lies the cool green refuge of the Villa Borghese. East of Via de Corso lies the elegant shopping streets including Via Borgognona and Via Condotti, which lead up to Piazza di Spagna (the famous Spanish Steps). West of Via del Corso, a maze of narrow streets winds its way down to the river Tiber. Moving south, the district of Trastevere is the city's alternative focus and home to numerous bars, restaurants and nightclubs.