The Eternal City
Rome, founded in 753 BC, also known as the Eternal City, is famous for its ancient history and features works of art and architecture that date back thousands of years, making it unique in the world. Its beauty has enchanted poets and writers throughout history and today captivates the heart of anyone visiting it for the first time.
Palatine Hill
The Palatine Hill is one of the central hills of Rome, but unlike the Capitoline Hill and the Aventine Hill it is not adjacent to the river. The maximum height is 51 meters. The hill overlooks the Roman Forum on one side and the Circus Maximus on...
St. Louis of the French
San Luigi dei Francesi is the national church of the French and one of the most fascinating in Rome. The interior contains the three masterpieces of Caravaggio and other works of art....
Trevi Fountain
The Trevi Fountain is one of the wonders of the Eternal City, also famous for the film "La Dolce Vita" by Federico Fellini. The fountain dates back to the first half of the 18th century, and it took the architect Nicola Salvi twenty years to build...
Spanish Steps
In the center of Piazza di Spagna, you can admire the famous Barcaccia, a fountain created by Pietro Bernini with the help of his son Gian Lorenzo. It seems that the sculptor saw an abandoned boat that gave him the idea of carving a semi-broken boat...
St. Ignatius of Loyola
The church of Sant’Ignazio di Loyola in Rome, overlooking the square dedicated to the saint, between Via del Corso and Piazza del Pantheon holds an absolute jewel that, among the many beauties of the Eternal City, could be missed. The grandiose fresc...
St. Peter's Basilica
St. Peter's Basilica, located in Vatican City, is one of the holiest sites in Christianity and a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture. Built on the burial site of the apostle Peter, the current basilica was designed by great artists such as Braman...
Theatre of Marcellus
The Theatre of Marcellus is one of the most iconic ancient Roman structures still standing today. Built during the late 1st century BC by Augustus and dedicated to his nephew Marcellus, this grand open-air theater could accommodate up to 20,000 spect...
Pyramid of Cestius
The Pyramid of Cestius is a striking ancient monument in Rome, built around 12 BC as a tomb for Gaius Cestius, a Roman magistrate. This unique structure, made of white Carrara marble, stands out with its sharp triangular shape, inspired by the Egypti...
St. Paul Outside the Walls
St. Paul Outside the Walls (San Paolo fuori le Mura) is one of the four major papal basilicas of Rome and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built over the burial site of St. Paul, the basilica was originally commissioned by Emperor Constantine in the...
Borgo Pio
Borgo Pio is a picturesque district in Rome, nestled between St. Peter’s Basilica and Castel Sant’Angelo. This charming area, with its cobblestone streets and colorful buildings, offers a glimpse into Rome’s historic past. Known for its tranquil...
Piazza Navona
Piazza Navona is one of the most famous and beautiful squares in Rome, known for its stunning Baroque architecture and vibrant atmosphere. Originally built on the site of the ancient Stadium of Domitian, the square retains its elongated shape. It...
Campo de' Fiori
Campo de' Fiori is one of Rome's most lively and historic squares. Its name, meaning 'Field of Flowers,' reflects its origins as a meadow in the Middle Ages. Today, the square hosts a bustling open-air market during the day, offering fresh produce,...
Via del Corso
Via del Corso is one of the main streets in the historic center of Rome, known for its vibrant atmosphere and excellent shopping options. Stretching for 1.5 kilometers from Piazza Venezia to Piazza del Popolo, it has been a central artery of the...
Piazza del Popolo
Piazza del Popolo is one of Rome's grandest and most iconic squares, known for its impressive architecture and historical significance. The square is dominated by the Egyptian obelisk of Ramses II, which stands at the center, surrounded by two grand...
Villa Borghese
Villa Borghese is one of Rome's most famous and expansive public parks, offering a tranquil escape from the bustling city. Originally the private estate of the Borghese family, it spans over 80 hectares and is home to beautiful gardens, fountains,...
Colosseum
The Colosseum is considered one of the seven wonders of the modern world! The Flavian amphitheater, a symbol of the greatness of Rome, called the Colosseum due to the colossal statue of Nero that stood in the square in front. Its construction was...
Roman Forum
The Roman Forum is one of the most evocative places in Rome! Before the founding of Rome there was only a marshy valley, around 700 BC the transformation into a "Forum" began, a Latin word meaning "square" that connected several small villages. When...
Borghese Gallery
The Borghese Gallery is the most beautiful museum in Rome, a perfect exhibition balance of masterpieces in the beautiful frescoed rooms where you will admire the works of archaeology and sculptures by Bernini and Canova, as well as the paintings...
Vatican Museums
The Vatican Museums house the most important and largest collections in the world which include masterpieces of antiquity, from Egypt to Greece to Rome, from early Christian and medieval art to the Renaissance, from the seventeenth century to contemp...
Sistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel is one of the most wonderful art treasures in the world! Millions of tourists are enchanted by the beauty and power of Michelangelo's frescoes; for over half a millennium it has been the seat of the "conclave": the solemn ceremony...
Pantheon
The Pantheon is one of the most majestic places in Rome, dedicated to all past, present, and future deities. It was built in 27 BC by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, son-in-law of Augustus, the first emperor of Rome. It was originally a rectangular temple...
Palazzo Braschi
Palazzo Braschi is a large Neoclassical palace in Rome, Italy and is located between the Piazza Navona, the Campo de' Fiori, the Corso Vittorio Emanuele II and the Piazza di Pasquino. It presently houses the Museo di Roma, covering the history of...
Mausoleum of Hadrian
Castel Sant'Angelo is one of the most historic places in Rome, overlooking the course of the Tiber. In 135 AD, the emperor Hadrian decided to build a large funeral monument for his family. But in the following century, the emperor Aurelian transforme...
Capitoline Museums
The Capitoline Museums (Italian: Musei Capitolini) are a group of art and archaeological museums in Piazza del Campidoglio, on top of the Capitoline Hill in Rome, Italy. The historic seats of the museums are Palazzo dei Conservatori and Palazzo Nuovo...
Museum of the Ara Pacis
The Museum of the Ara Pacis houses the Ara Pacis of Augustus. Designed by the American architect Richard Meier and built in steel, travertine, glass and plaster, the museum is the first great architectural and urban intervention in the historic centr...
Markets of Trajan
The Markets of Trajan, located in Rome, are a complex of ancient Roman buildings. Constructed between 100 and 110 AD by Emperor Trajan, they are considered one of the world's earliest shopping malls. The structure hosted a variety of shops and office...
Centrale Montemartini
Centrale Montemartini, located in Rome, is a unique museum that combines classical art with industrial archaeology. Originally a thermoelectric power plant, it now houses an extraordinary collection of Roman sculptures displayed among vintage industr...
Mouth of Truth
The Mouth of Truth (Bocca della Verità) is an ancient marble mask located in the portico of the Church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin, Rome. The massive stone disk, dating back to ancient Roman times, is famous for its legendary role as a 'lie detector.'...