Discovering Rome

Discover the city



St. Peter's Basilica



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 Colosseum



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)

Castel Sant'Angelo



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).

vatican museums



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)



ROMAN FORUM



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).

PANTHEON



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)

FOUNTAIN OF TREVI



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).

SPANISH SQUARE



One of Rome's most famous squares, with the Spanish Steps and the Barcaccia Fountain. Admission is free. (Metro A stop Spagna)



BASILICA OF SAINT JOHN IN LATERAN



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)

BASILICA OF SAINT MARY MAJOR



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).

BASILICA OF SAINT PAUL OUTSIDE THE WALLS



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).

MAXIMUM CIRCUS



An ancient Roman circus remembered as a venue for games since the city's earliest history, also used today for large charity events or concerts.

Distinctive neighborhoods