Take a tour of Rome at Sunset in Italy – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.

Rome is genuinely unique in its history and splendor, creating a pristine setting for any activity.

The city’s splendor awakes during a day of following Rome's history into the past.

The luminous pure white classical architecture of the city turns golden at sunset.

As the descend darkness hits the streets, the light of the shining rooftops draws the eye upwards.

Some of Rome's impressive and magnanimous buildings, such as St. Peter's Basilica, face toward the west to catch the fading rays.

This permits visitors and residents to bask in the glorious experience of a true Roman monument until the final moments of the waning sun.

Especially on a hot day, sundown is an ideal time to discover the cities many marvels.