The world's largest church 218 meters long and 136 meters high, located in the Vatican. Admission is free and it can be visited every day except on religious holidays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. It is possible to book a paid guided tour for the Vatican Museums, the Vatican Grottoes and to ride the elevator up to the Dome. (Metro A - Cipro or Ottaviano stop)
The symbol of Rome, the Colosseum is one of the most visited places in the world. The ticket price is 16 euros for adults, with online booking options on the Colosseum Archaeological Park website. (Metro B stop Colosseum)
A majestic castle located on the bank of the Tiber River, originally built as a mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian. Today it houses a weapons museum and a panoramic view of the city. (Bus 64 from Termini station stops at Piazza Pia).
One of the largest art collections in the world, the house masterpieces such as Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel. You can book tickets to the Vatican Museums online at the official website. (Metro A - Cipro or Ottaviano stop)
The political and commercial center of ancient Rome, the Roman Forum is one of the most important archaeological sites in the city. Tickets are always done on the Colosseum Archaeological Park website, with one ticket you can also visit the Colosseum, the Forum archaeological park and the Palatine. (Metro B stop Colosseum).
A Roman temple dedicated to all the gods, the Pantheon is one of the oldest buildings in Rome. Its dome is one of the largest in the world. Admission is free. (Bus 64 from Termini station or walk 20 min)
One of the most famous fountains in the world, the Trevi Fountain is a Baroque work of art representing the sea. Admission is free. (Metro A stop Spagna).
It is the first basilica built by Constantine in Rome older than St. Peter's Basilica, which is why it is called "the cathedral of the city." The palace behind it housed the residence of the popes before they moved to the Vatican. (Metro A - San Giovanni stop)
It is near our house and is the only one of the four that has a cycle of mosaics still intact both in the apse and along the aisles. Legend has it that it was founded right where, on the night of August 4, it had snowed. It has the tallest bell tower in Rome. (Metro A - Vittorio Emanuele stop).
It is located precisely outside the city center walls, where tradition has it that the apostle Paul is buried, along the road to Ostia. It was founded of the fourth century and remained intact until a fire in 1823 caused its destruction. Its present appearance is due to architects Pasquale Belli and Giuseppe Valadier. (Metro B - San Paolo stop).
A bohemian neighborhood famous for its cobblestone streets, restaurants and medieval churches.
TESTACCIO
In ancient times this district was used as a goods exchange by the Roman Empire, and today it is one of the most popular places for nightlife.
COPPEDÈ
A complex of buildings in the Trieste neighborhood, it gets this name because the buildings feature a flashy architectural style created by the Coppedè brothers themselves.
EBRAIC GHETTO
Among the oldest ghettos in the world, it is so named historically because after the year 1000 the Jews all moved to the left bank of the Tiber River at the behest of Pope Paul IV.
FIELD OF FLOWERS
The name of this square is due to the fact that before the 15th century there was a large flower meadow in this place, but today its characteristic feature is the oldest market in Rome (you can find it Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
MONTI
It is the first Rione of Rome, a 5-minute walk from our house, and although it no longer includes as in ancient times three of the seven hills, it retains its name. Here you will find little stores, small boutiques and trendy eateries.
TRASTEVERE
A bohemian neighborhood famous for its cobblestone streets, restaurants and medieval churches.
TESTACCIO
In ancient times this district was used as a goods exchange by the Roman Empire, and today it is one of the most popular places for nightlife.
COPPEDÈ
A complex of buildings in the Trieste neighborhood, it gets this name because the buildings feature a flashy architectural style created by the Coppedè brothers themselves.
EBRAIC GHETTO
Among the oldest ghettos in the world, it is so named historically because after the year 1000 the Jews all moved to the left bank of the Tiber River at the behest of Pope Paul IV.
FIELD OF FLOWERS
The name of this square is due to the fact that before the 15th century there was a large flower meadow in this place, but today its characteristic feature is the oldest market in Rome (you can find it Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
MONTI
It is the first Rione of Rome, a 5-minute walk from our house, and although it no longer includes as in ancient times three of the seven hills, it retains its name. Here you will find little stores, small boutiques and trendy eateries.