Places to visit in Rome, the top 30 things to see in the Eternal City.
It is by no means easy to discover the infinite artistic-historical-cultural heritage of the Capital; on this purpouse we created a list to help you choose according to your priorities of time and commitments.
Discover the ETERNAL city
- Vatican Museums
- Saint Peter's Square and the Basilica
- Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore
- The Colosseum
- Domus Aurea
- Basilicas of San Giovanni Laterano and San Paolo fuori le mura
- Thermae of Caracalla
- Colle Palatino
- Circo Massimo
- Palazzo Barberini's Gardens
- Foro Romano
- Imperial Forums
- Trevi Fountain
- Spagna Square
- Roman Thermae
- Del Popolo Square
- Castel Sant’Angelo
- Navona Square
- Pantheon
- The seven hills
- Campo de’ Fiori
- Hadrian Theatre
- Via Condotti
- Doria Landi Pamphili
- Arch of Constantine
- Borghese Gallery and Villa Borghese
- Villa D’Este
- Altare della Patria
- Capitoline Museums
- Trastevere district
- Fosse Ardeatine
THE COLOSSEUM
The most famous Roman amphitheater in the world.
Known more commonly as the The Colosseum, is one of Rome's iconic monuments and, arguably, the most popular all over the world. It attracts an average of between 7 and 8 thousand visitors each day, numbers documented by the entrance tickets that are taken off daily, whatever the weather and temperature.
Imperial Forums
History of the Imperial Forums
The Imperial Forums represent a unique complex in the world, are a series of buildings consisting of five monumental plazas, built over the course of a century and a half, more precisely between 46 B.C. and 113 A.D. in the heart of the beautiful city of Roma, the capital of our beloved Italy. The history of the Imperial Forums is made such thanks to the efforts of Giulio Cesare
St. Peter's Square and the basilica
Discovering St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican
The history of St. Peter's Basilica begins in the 4th century when Emperor Constantine decided he wanted to build a basilica on the very spot where the apostle Peter was buried. In 329 the construction of the basilica was completed, and the church inside was used for worship, as if it were a covered cemetery and a hall for funeral banquets.
castel sant'angelo
The Castle and its history
How well do you know Rome? This might seem like an odd question, since you've almost certainly been there more than once.
Today we are going to tell you about Castel Sant'Angelo, a splendid monument located in the vicinity of the Vatican.
If you have never planned a visit, don't miss the comprehensive guide we have prepared for you.
Imperial Forums
A journey of discovery through art and history
Those who travel to Rome cannot fail to visit the Vatican Museums, so that in addition to appreciating the beauty of the Eternal City, one can go on a real journey of discovery of art and history. Inside, these prestigious museums house the art collections, archaeological and ethno-anthropological artifacts that have been collected and preserved by the Pontiffs over the centuries, but they also include some of the evocative sites of the Apostolic Palaces, a special feature that makes the Vatican Museums a jewel on an international level.
the seven hills of rome
History, legends and curiosities
The history of the Eternal City is linked to the 7 hills. Although, today, towering modern buildings stand out, it is still possible to distinguish the hills, on the left bank of the Tiber, on which Rome was founded. Let's see together what these seven hills of Rome are, their stories, legends and curiosities. Why was Rome born on the seven hills?
Thermae of Caracalla
The perfect place for a walk through the past
Le Thermae of Caracalla sono il luogo ideale per chi vuole tornare indietro nel tempo e assaporare il clima di uno tra i più grandi esempi di terme imperiali di Roma. Queste furono le prime terme pubbliche e le più grandiose edificate nell’antica Roma. Importanza storica e culturale delle Terme di Caracalla
the pantheon
The history of Rome's Pantheon
The Pantheon rappresenta l’espressione massima della gloria della città di Roma. La sua storia si lega allo sviluppo della città eterna e della quale ne rappresenta l’immagine da secoli. Fu una vera e propria ispirazione per i grandi architetti del periodo rinascimentale, tanto che l’artista Raffaello volle farne il luogo del proprio riposo eterno.
fountain of trevi
History, origins and curiosities of one of the most beautiful works in Rome
If you go to Rome, you cannot fail to visit its most famous fountain: the Trevi Fountain. The capital has plenty of monuments to see, but surely those who go there cannot leave without taking a photograph and flipping a coin, with the hope of returning to the Eternal City another time.
Navona Square
A magical place with three baroque fountains and numerous restaurants and cafes
Among the most beautiful places you will be lucky enough to visit when in Rome is the wonderful Navona Square, one of the best known in the city. Strongly desired by Pope Innocent X and built by the Pamphili family, on the remains of the ancient stadium of Domitian.
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