The Villa Borghese gardens offers a bit of very welcomed calm, after the crowded streets and tourist attractions! You will be able to walk in the wide shady alleys and at the edge of a lake surrounded by temples, statues and many fountains.
The park also has a beautiful botanical garden. To get there, go to Porta Pinciana or Piazzale Flaminio , the 2 park entrances. In addition to the museums located in the park, there are many others to visit in Rome, such as:. From the square, climb the stairs to the top of the hill, you will have a beautiful view up to the Vatican.
The bridge is decorated with 10 statues representing angels, all designed by Bernini. From the bridge, you will have a magnificent view of the city and the river. Later on, it started to play an important military role: it even served as a place of refuge for the popes during invasions! They have even created a direct access to the Vatican. You can visit the castle, see the tombs and the ancient popes apartments. Only priests and nuns, some dignitaries, guards, and of course the pope are allowed to live there.
A little fact about the guards: they are only Swiss and must of course be Catholic. They swear an oath of fidelity to the Pope himself. You will enter the Vatican through the famous St. Every year, millions of pilgrims and tourists comes to see this square! Two colonnades surround the square, consisting of nearly columns and saints statues.
In the center of St. The long waiting lines to visit the basilica start from this square. To visit St. However, once inside, the impressive basilica will make forget the long waiting hours.
There, you can admire many altars and monuments and be impressed by the rich baroque decoration. To see:. On the right side of the basilica, you can access the dome. You need to take an elevator first, and then, the hardest thing, to climb extra steps.
The entrance to St. Access to the dome has a fee. After the basilica and to stay on the right bank of the Tiber, I advise you to visit Trastevere district during your trip to Rome. You will be relatively away from the crowd to discover its typical narrow and flowery streets. I personally visited Trastevere in October, but it seems many tourists visit the area in high season and it becomes less quiet! On your way to the north of the district, go up the Gianicolo hill to admire a beautiful panorama of the city.
The Trastevere district is also the ideal place to enjoy pizza or good pasta in a traditional trattoria. To enjoy the smell of fresh produce and admire their bright colors, I advise you to take a little walk through the campo di Fiori. Every morning except Sunday there is a fruit, vegetable, meat and fish market.
Like Trastevere district, the San Lorenzo district is less known to tourist and clearly worth a look. The Aventine hill will also offer you one of the most beautiful views of Rome. Did I say that already? I will finish this list of the best things to do in Rome with an unusual activity: visiting the catacombs. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls is one of the four major basilicas of Rome, the second largest after St.
John Lateran The Lateran Palace was handed over by Constantine I to the Bishop of Rome, who converted the building into a temple during the fourth century.
It is for the Crypt of the Capuchins. Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere The Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere still retains its medieval character despite the changes made over the years.
It was founded in the third century. It is one of the best examples of Baroque architecture. Santa Maria in Aracoeli Basilica of St. Mary of the Altar of Heaven is situated very near the Altare della Patria and is one of the most popular churches among the locals.
It contains works by Pinturicchio, Raphael, and more. Nearby visits Show all. It is currently a archaeological complex.
Ostia Antica Ostia Antica is a large archaeological site, and was once one of the most thriving Roman cities thanks to its status as a major port and commercial centre. Herculaneum Located in the region of Campania, the town of Herculaneum succumbed to the same fate as Pompeii. In the year 79 AD it was destroyed by Mount Vesuvius. Rome in 48 hours Itinerary to see the most important attractions in Rome in 48 hours.
Film and TV Top You may also be interested in. Film and TV Thanks to its long history, reflected in its present, Rome has been one of the most-filmed cities in the world throughout the years. The garden contains various sections including the Casino Borghese that contains sculptures by Bernini, the Villa Giulia that contains the Etruscan Museum and the remnants of other villas too. Furthermore you can also find various paths and trails that lead through the extensive arrangement of plant life and trees, and landscaped areas of garden with flower arrangements, fountains and beautiful bodies of water.
This ancient part of Rome is considered to be one of the few places where you can see authentic Roman life and get a real feel for the city and how its residents live. Located on the west of the River Tiber, Trastevere is the 13th rione of Rome and is packed full of narrow cobbled streets and character. Ancient houses line the winding streets and many pubs, restaurants, cafes and bars can be found here too.
It is not uncommon to see washing hanging out between the streets and for the locals to be shouting to each other from building to building. Visit Trastevere for a real slice of culture and take to the streets at night to enjoy some lively nightlife. Another colossal monument located in the heart of Rome, the Altar of the Fatherland is dedicated to King Victor Emmanuel who was the first king of unified Italy.
At the front of the monument stands a large bronze statue of Emmanuel and many other stone sculptures. At the base of the monument there is also an interesting museum that is dedicated to the unification of Italy and the early years of its history.
Opening up directly from the front of the castle, this bridge has great symmetry and it is considered one of the most beautiful and decorative bridges in Rome. Created with a face of travertine marble, the bridge stands out against the sometimes murky colors of the Tiber and offers some fantastic photographic opportunities. A main feature of the bridge is the 10 angel statues that sit at intervals on the top of the ramparts; these angels have fantastic detail and each is carrying a different object of significance.
This stately structure and complex stands as one of the official residencies of the current President of Italy and is located on the Quirinal Hill in the centre of Rome. In total, the complex spans , square metres and is one of the largest palaces in the world. Inside the main part of the palace are a series of richly decorated rooms, courtyards, staircases and chapels. A guided tour is possible of the palace and there is also several exhibitions that detail its history and use.
The Quirinale gardens are also considered quite spectacular with many plants, trees, flower arrangements and water features. The Piazza del Popolo is one of the finest squares in the world and literally translates as square of the people. Surrounded by historical structures such as the Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Miracoli, the Porta del Popolo gateway and the Basilica Parrocchiale, the squares offers a great deal to explore. To the immediate east of the square lies the Pincio hill which offers fantastic views of the Piazza and of Rome.
In the center of the Piazza stands the huge Popolo Obelisk which like the one present in St. Several ornate fountains frame the square including the Fontana del Netuno and the Fontana dell Obelisco. This is a great place to relax and soak up the scenery or enjoy the views from the Pincio.
Dedicated to the great Emperor Constantine to celebrate his victory at the Battle of Milvian Bridge, the Arch of Constantine is the largest of its kind in Rome and stands next to the Colosseum. Built in AD it is among the oldest structures in the city and still retains a great amount of its original detail and artwork.
Standing at 21m high it is clearly visible from the surrounding areas and is one of the most iconic landmarks in Rome. This outstanding collection of art and archeological museums, which started with a papal donation in the 15th century, can be found at Piazza del Campidoglio atop Capitoline Hill. The collections include medieval and Renaissance art, old Roman statues and jewels. Palatine Hill, one of the Seven Hills of Rome, has links to Roman mythology, as it was here a wolf allegedly found the twin boys Romulus and Remus, and cared for them until a shepherd rescued them.
Even if this legend is not true, Palatine Hill is still the place where Rome was founded. Today only ruins remain but during the Imperial era, the hill was completely built up with large palaces. San Giovanni in Laterano St.
John Lateran is one of four major basilicas in Rome. Dedicated to John the Baptist and John the Evangelist, it is the home cathedral for both the archbishop of Rome and the pope. It is believed to be the first Catholic church built in Rome. The Galleria Borghese is an art gallery that was built as a party house by Cardinal Sciopione Borghese in the 17th century. A nephew of Pope Paul V, the cardinal also was a patron of the arts.
The galleria today houses many pieces of paintings, sculptures and other antiquities from his collection. Mary Major is considered one of the most important Catholic churches in Rome. Its 18th-century exterior conceals one of the best-preserved Byzantine interiors in the city.
Travelers who are in Rome on August 5 may want to attend the Miracle of the Snows celebration when thousands of white petals are dropped from the ceiling. Located in Vatican City, St. Hundreds of thousands of people gather here to hear messages from the pope.
Created in the 17th century by Bernini, the square has an elliptic shape, surrounded on two sides by colonnades before St. Statues sit atop the colonnades.
At the center of the ellipse stands an Egyptian obelisk that was transported from Egypt to Rome during the reign of Emperor Augustus. Today the market is a lively place, especially when the daily vegetable market is held here every morning except Sundays. Visitors can buy fresh produce at the market, as well as fish, meat, flowers and spices.
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