In Rome, every person finds something important, necessary, and interesting for themselves. Check out my TOP 10 things to do in Rome; which corners of the Eternal City to visit; What historical secrets should I join?

Rome is the center of attraction for travelers from all over the world - a city that has carried its greatness through the centuries. In Rome, every person finds the most important, necessary, and interesting things for themselves: historical riches and artistic treasures, the inviting shine of store windows and the fun of capital parties, the comfort of ancient streets and the hospitality of family restaurants.

What do you need to do in Rome? What corners of the Eternal City should you visit, what historical secrets should you join?

1. Be sure to visit the Colosseum

A grand amphitheater. The “calling card” of the great city is visited by at least five million tourists a year. The Roman “miracle of the world” is in ruins, but this does not detract from its power and historical value. The scale is amazing.

To visit the Colosseum ( Colosseum + Palatine + Roman Forum) you need to purchase a two-day ticket.

The most convenient way is to order it online (this way you will avoid standing in a long line, however, the ticket price of 12 € will increase by another 2 €). With the same ticket, tourists visit and.
You can avoid the crowds approaching the Colosseum if you have a Roma Pass tourist card. With it you will go through a separate, small queue.
If you buy a two-day ticket at the box office of the Roman Forum, you won’t have to stand in line at the Colosseum either.

All information about the Colosseum is provided on its website by the Roman General Directorate of Archaeological Heritage. The amphitheater can be visited daily from 8:30 to 19.

2. Visit the “temple of all gods” - the Pantheon

If your time in Rome is limited, go to! Here, at the three fountains in the square, both tourists and Romans gather on summer days. Navona is the center of the bustling life of the capital. There is always something going on here: street concerts, performances by artists and clowns. There are “living statues” on the square, artists paint portraits and caricatures. The most convenient way to watch this “reality show” is from open cafes.

Prices in Piazza Navona are steep; in a cafe it is better to take only a cup of coffee and a portion of ice cream. It is also irrational to buy souvenirs in local stores - everything here is too expensive.

4. Trevi Fountain – toss a coin for luck

6. See the smallest state in the world

If you go up to the observation deck, you can see the Eternal City from above. Don't forget to wear appropriate clothing: sleeves, skirts and trousers should be long.

You will learn more about the Vatican Museums, and tickets can be purchased online. Ticket price – 17 euros; Museum opening hours are from 9:00 to 18:00, except Sundays.

7. Go on a mind-blowing shopping spree

In the capital of world fashion, you definitely need to go shopping and boutiques. In the Piazza di Spagna area you will find mono-brand stores of fashion houses Gucci, D&G, Armani and Valentino. Look for youth brands in Piazza Campo dei Fiori; democratic brands are collected on Via del Corso. Roman outlets await lovers of bargain shopping.

In mid-January, the discount season begins in the capital of Italy (it lasts until the end of February). There are also summer sales: they open in mid-July and last until the end of summer. Discounts on goods are significant – up to 70%.

8. Take a Segway tour through the medieval district of Trastevere

Walking around Trastevere, photo Claire Hartley

The romantic Trastevere district, located south of the Vatican on the eastern slope of Janiculum Hill, is one of the most impressive places in Rome. Here you won’t find noisy crowds of tourists, and there are almost no townspeople rushing on business. In Trastevere you will find narrow streets, small family restaurants, and beautiful churches.

The most striking object of the area is Villa Farnesina. This historical monument of the 16th century today houses a museum of painting and architecture. The building preserves original frescoes by Raphael, paintings by Peruzzi and Il Sodoma. The villa is surrounded by a beautiful orange garden.

How can you not eat spaghetti?

Italian cuisine is sung by poets and glorified by writers and filmmakers. In Rome, any trip to historical sites or shops should be combined with an exciting gastronomic tour. There are hundreds of options for such “culinary journeys”.

Start your morning with a cup of coffee in an open-air cafe. Try ice cream at the oldest Roman gelateria near the Leonine Wall. Experience the quality of signature pasta at the family restaurant Osteria Barberini. Dine on delicious pizza at the cute little gastropub La Prosciutteria, near the Trevi Fountain.

10. Look at the Eternal City from above from several observation platforms

It is impossible to take in all of Rome even from a great height. The city, standing on seven hills, needs to be viewed from different points. Each time it will open in a new way.

The best viewing platform is located in, under the dome of the grandiose Basilica Sancti Petri -. The viewing terrace will provide you with panoramic views of the river and the Trastevere area. From the top of the monumental monument, the Colosseum is also clearly visible. From Pincio Hill you can admire idyllic pastoral landscapes.

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When preparing for your trip to Rome, you have probably already seen a lot of travel tips and recommendations. Surely you have heard about and are ready to complete the “obligatory” tourist program in the Eternal City. But if this is not enough for you, if you want not just to see famous “postcard” places, but to feel this city, feel its atmosphere, and maybe even fall in love with it, then we offer some interesting ideas of what to do in the Eternal City. We will not limit ourselves to just visiting famous places; we will not advise throwing coins into the fountain and doing other “tourist” things. Only what you can remember with inspiration and enthusiastically tell your friends about. So, what should you do in Rome to see this city from new sides and at least for a little while feel like a “Roman” (or Roman woman)? We share interesting ideas for your Roman holidays.

Stroll around Rome at sunrise

Few tourists get to experience Rome free of tourist crowds. Walk along the ancient streets, see the sleepy ruins of the ancient city, admire the deserted... Seems incredible? Don’t be lazy at least once to wake up at dawn and discover a Rome that most tourists are not familiar with: quiet, deserted, cozy. Walk through the ancient, not yet fully awakened streets, take a short break from the tourist bustle... This will help you feel why Rome is called the Eternal City, why it has inspired people for centuries.

Spend a relaxing evening strolling through Rome's piazzas

Rome is an amazingly multifaceted city. Therefore, we recommend not only wandering around the deserted city at dawn, admiring its sleepy beauty and comprehending the secrets of the Eternal City, but also doing something exactly the opposite. Namely, to plunge headlong into the noisy and bustling life of Roman squares that never “sleep”. But the place is especially lively in the evenings, when locals and tourists fill it, turning ancient architectural ensembles into party places. People fill the steps in front of churches, cling to fountains, vigorously discussing the latest news, laughing and enjoying life... Join us!

Wander through the ancient streets of the Monti and Trastevere districts

These colorful areas will allow you to feel the real Roman atmosphere. Iconic Roman attractions, as a rule, do not need recommendations - they invariably attract crowds of tourists. Almost every tourist leaving Rome has a collection of photographs of the Colosseum, Pantheon, Vatican and other places that everyone knows about. But we don’t want to be “like everyone else”?! We want to feel the real Rome and see it not only as a “postcard” and touristic, but also alive, everyday, unique…. So let’s take a look at the charming authentic areas of Monti and Trastevere and take an inspired stroll through their ancient streets.

Monti is located very close to the Colosseum, but it is much quieter and perhaps even more interesting. In this area of Rome you can see picturesque houses covered with ivy, ancient churches, and tiny alleys that remember many stories and legends. And also accidentally stumble upon small shops of young designers, where you will find unique items, sometimes even made in a single copy.

Walking around the city with an audio guide is even more interesting! We walk through some of the streets and squares of the Monti district on the excursion "".

Trastevere also has a unique Roman flavor. Here you will be enchanted by the houses surrounded by flowers, you will be enchanted by the curved medieval streets, cozy squares and ancient basilicas. And if you climb to the top of the Janiculum Hill, you will be rewarded with beautiful panoramic views of Rome.

Enjoy ice cream in one of the legendary gelaterias

Delicate Roman gelato (gelato - ice cream) is so famous that, perhaps, it can even be included in the list of Roman attractions. You can try ice cream almost everywhere in Rome, and almost everywhere it will be delicious. But to approach this matter with feeling and sense, take a look at one of the famous Roman gelaterias. They will amaze you with the widest selection of excellent ice cream. Among the most famous gelaterias are Giolitti on Via Uffici del Vicario 40 and Sant’Eustacchio on piazza Sant’Eustacchio 82.

Dine in Trastevere

Roman cuisine can take a special place in the collection of your impressions of this city. But it’s worth getting to know it in authentic places. Around the iconic Roman sights - the Colosseum, the Vatican and others - there are many dubious establishments, which are distinguished not only by inflated “tourist” prices, but also by not very good cuisine. In addition, you are unlikely to see the Romans themselves there. And watching the locals and communicating with them is a most interesting experience that will help make your trip bright and eventful.

Advice. The presence of Italians themselves in a restaurant or trattoria is also a good indicator of the quality of the cuisine. Italians are great gourmets, spoiled by excellent cuisine. They simply will not go where the food is poor. So go where the locals go.

We have already mentioned one of the most authentic and colorful areas of Rome - Trastevere. This area on the western bank of the Tiber is famous not only for its cozy old streets and houses, but also for its abundance of excellent trattorias and restaurants. Here you can have a very tasty and relatively inexpensive dinner in an open-air cafe, enjoying not only the food, but also the unique atmosphere.

Read about the features and specialties of Roman cuisine, and what you should try in Rome.

Relax in one of Rome's parks

Roman parks and gardens are unique, like everything Roman! Many of them are ancient villas, where you can not only relax in nature, but also get involved in art. For example, the famous Villa Borghese- a huge landscape park on the Pincio hill, the history of which begins in the 17th century, when Cardinal Scipione Borghese laid out a park on the site of the vineyards. For centuries it was the family villa of the Borghese family, and at the beginning of the 20th century the park became owned by the city.

If you decide to take a closer look at the ancient ruins on the Palatine Hill (for example, with our audio tour “”), you can very pleasantly relax in Farnese Gardens. This picturesque park was laid out here by Cardinal Farnese (the future Pope Paul III) back in the 16th century, and later the park turned into a luxurious villa with fountains and beautiful pavilions.

Small cozy parks can be found in the very center of Rome. If you're nearby, check it out Villa Celimontana, V Orange Garden (Savello Park) on the Aventine Hill or to the small parks on the Quirinal Hill (Villa Carlo Alberto and the Garden of Sant’Andrea). Lovers of beautiful plants will love the Roman Botanical Garden.

Our website will help you find a good park nearby. Select a filter for the “Breathe Fresh Air” category.

Admire panoramic views of Rome from the tops of its hills

As you know, Rome stands on the legendary seven hills. In reality there are even more hills. Therefore, there are many opportunities to enjoy panoramic views in the Eternal City. Magnificent views from Aventine Hill– from the observation deck located in the cozy and romantic Savello Park (better known as the Orange Garden). Another opportunity to view the city from above and take excellent panoramic photos will be at Villa Borghese, at the top Pincio Hill– there is also an excellent observation deck there. Climbing the famous Spanish Steps, by the way, you will find yourself on the same Pincho hill. From the top of the stairs you will see, albeit not as large-scale, but still impressive views of Piazza di Spagna and the ancient houses surrounding it.

Breathtaking panoramas of ancient Roman ruins (and not only) open from various observation platforms on Palatine Hill. While walking along it and remembering the history of the great empire, do not forget to examine the surroundings, as the ancient Roman rulers did from the top of this hill.

Capitol Hill is also inextricably linked with the ancient history of Rome. On it you can admire not only the ensemble of the Capitoline Square, designed by the great Michelangelo, and the medieval Basilica of Santa Maria in Aracoeli, but also beautiful views of Rome. It is at Capitol Hill that our tour with the audio guide “” ends.

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Visit a farmers market

And perhaps have a picnic using the products purchased there! This is an interesting (and tasty!) experience that will give you a lot of new impressions. Every morning in the ancient square of Campo dei Fiori ( Campo dei Fiori, which means “Flower Field”), there is a farmers market where you can buy delicious and fresh Italian products. True, many tourists have already heard about this, which affects prices. But the fact that this is one of the oldest markets in Rome will give a special flavor to these purchases!

There is also an excellent farmers market near Circo Massimo - this is the Campania Amica market ( Mercato di Campagna Amica del Circo Massimo). You can find it at Via San Teodoro, 74. Unlike the market at Campo dei Fiori, it is open only on weekends, but the market at Circo Massimo is visited only by locals. So it's even more interesting! Plus, you can try all products for free before purchasing.

Secret. Next door to the Campania Amica market is one of the best pastry shops in Rome: Cristalli di Zucchero. True, there are no seats, but these inconveniences are compensated by excellent delicacies.

Hide from the hustle and bustle in an ancient Roman basilica

In ancient Roman basilicas you can hide not only from the tourist noise (as well as from the heat and rain) and take a little break from the “race” to see the sights, thinking about the eternal. Here you can also see genuine masterpieces of art. By the way, a huge part of the works stored in museums today were originally created specifically for churches. Therefore, in the basilica, paintings and sculptures of outstanding masters (Caravaggio, Michelangelo and many others) are located exactly in the places for which they were intended and intended by their authors.

You can find a selection of the most interesting churches in Rome in, as well as in the free one, which can be installed on your iPhone. Select a filter by the category “Think about the eternal” - and you can easily find interesting temples with brief descriptions, photos and locations on the map.

Take a walk along the Appian Way, breathing in the spirit of thousands of years of history

If you have already had your fill of the sights of the center of Rome, allow yourself to move away from the beaten tourist routes and breathe not only fresh air, but also ancient history. If time permits, you can plan a walking or cycling trip along the Appian Way. This is one of the oldest Roman roads, along which there are many ancient and medieval buildings, including the famous Roman catacombs. And on the road itself, the antique covering has partially been preserved. Inspecting ancient monuments will not be very stressful, since along most of the road there is a good park area, which is pleasant to walk and ride a bike.

Rome is considered to be an open-air museum. It is one of the oldest cities in the world, the birthplace of law, the Latin alphabet, and a territory lying on seven hills. There are a lot of historical attractions here, beloved by tourists, which include the world famous Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum, and ancient Forums. But today we will talk not only about them, but also about the most interesting places, sometimes unjustifiably forgotten even by the indigenous inhabitants.

We bring to your attention a new look at Eternal Rome, highlighting exciting routes not noted in the usual guidebooks. We’ll definitely look into what exciting things you can see in the city without spending any money on it. Let's spend the Roman holidays in an extraordinary and new way.

What to visit in Rome - five unexplored places for tourists

As we know: “All roads lead to Rome”, and here you are! What to see in the Eternal City and where you should definitely visit? Let's look at five original places in Rome that can be explored in 1 or 2 days. By visiting them, you will know more about the atmosphere in the city than local citizens.

The Roman “underground” or exploring the catacombs

Incredible secrets are kept eighteen meters underground. They have become available to the public since 2010 on the initiative of an association called “Roma Sotterranea”, which means “Underground Rome”. The pearl of the dungeon is the monument to the Domus Romane, located under the Pallazo Valentini palace, where the imperial family once lived. You will see elaborate mosaics, picturesque frescoes and traditional Roman baths.

Musical evening at the Bossa house

You can complete your walk through the underground with a visit to the House of Jazz, located on Viale di Porta Ardeatina Boulevard. Here you can enjoy a jazz evening and sample traditional dishes in the restaurant. The unusual atmosphere and interesting program will be remembered for a long time in our native lands.

The House of Jazz is located in a luxurious villa built just under a century ago by Arturo Osio. She is famous for the fact that she fell into the hands of the boss of the Maglian gang, Enrico Nicoletti. When the criminal was arrested, the villa passed into the hands of the state and was transformed into a jazz club. The musical program begins every evening at seven o'clock.

Be sure to visit "Underground Rome".

Into the pool of bright thoughts with your head

“Villa Hélène” (“Villa Helen”) will allow you to extend the feeling of romance and purity on the second day of the trip. This is a very sophisticated building, built according to the ideas of the artist and sculptor Hendrik Christian Andresen in the twenties of the last century.

This man was an incorrigible optimist, a dreamer, an idealist who believed in the beauty of the human soul. He worked all his life on an unusual project called "Cities of the World", hoping that it would be the beginning of changes in the morality and knowledge of mankind.

This house-museum will touch the deepest strings of the soul, presenting for your viewing more than two hundred sculptures created from bronze or plaster, the same number of paintings and about three hundred works made in the graphic style.

A paradise in Rome

A trip to the unusual building of the city, which is made in the Romanesque style, will extend the mood of cleanliness and light. This is the Quattro Coronati Church (Basilica dei SS Quattro Coronati). Feel free to enter the gate with an inconspicuous tower at the top, pass through the two courtyards of the monastery in which the Augustinians labor.

At the end you will come across the beautiful Romanesque church “Quattro Coronati”, decorated with three naves and having a very long gallery. You will be greatly impressed by the beautiful mosaic floor.

Ask the nuns for permission to visit the Chapel of San Silvestro. This is one of the quietest and most beautiful places in the city. The walls of the chapel are decorated with numerous frescoes dating back to the thirteenth century. They depict the history of the ministry of Pope Sylvester.

Pasta and art

End your relaxing day with a visit to a very unusual place called Pastificio Cer, which is located near San Lorenzo. The building was a pasta factory until the sixties. In the seventies, these walls were chosen by the artists of the San Lorenzo school, making it their studio and place of residence.

Today, the former pasta factory houses thirty art studios, a gallery of contemporary art that hosts popular exhibitions, and an artists' residence.

After enjoying the art to your heart's content, you can dine in a stylish restaurant, famous not only for its delicious food, but for its cheerful atmosphere. Favorite dishes here are Amatriciana ravioli, crispy cod and pork stew.

Ten attractions not included in standard guidebooks

Let's look at ten more places that you can see on your own in 3 or 4 days. If we add the previous five to these attractions, we will get a list of the most interesting places that can be visited in 5, 6 days or a week. Such a trip will be especially interesting for those who are not in Rome for the first time.

South Aventine Hill

Dedicate the third day of your trip to one of the seven hills on which the city stands. It is located on the picturesque banks of the Tiber. There are a lot of favorite places for travelers:

ruins of a circus built in ancient times;
pyramid of Cestius;
temples of the fifth - sixth century (San Sabina, Sant'Allesio, etc.).

But we are sending you there to get acquainted with two outlandish places:

The keyhole in the Square of the Knights of Malta allows you to see three independent states at the same time - the Vatican, the Order of Malta and Italy.
The Orange Garden or Savello Park is the most romantic place in the city, built in the thirty-second year of the twentieth century around the family fortress. Groves with orange trees, cypresses, and oleanders grow here. At the end of the green paradise there is a terrace overlooking the river, the Vatican, the Janiculum.

Large shopping places

On the fourth day, we suggest changing the title of a traveler to the title of a shopaholic.

Traveling to Rome on a budget? Do you think this is impossible? Don't believe anyone who says that everything in Rome is very expensive!

Yes, to get to many museums in Rome you have to pay expensive tickets, but there are many museums and galleries in Rome that are free. Look at the list compiled by BILETYPLUS.ru specialists, a list of museums and various places that are free to visit in Rome:

1. The Pantheon Temple in Rome, which has the largest cement dome in the world

2. St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican

3. Piazza Navona, like a magnet, attracts tourists day and night.

4. The Spanish Steps in Rome are one of the most popular places to just sit and spend time during the day watching street performers.

5. Piazza Boca della Verita in Rome

6. Throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain - the largest fountain in Rome with a height of 25.9 meters and a width of 19.8 meters

7. Panorama of Rome from the Vittoriano observation deck. You can pay 7 euros and take the elevator, but there are many free places to view the city from the Vittoriano monument.

8. Villa Borghese is a Roman landscape park in a natural English style, occupying the Pincio hill.

9. The Jewish Ghetto is a must-visit place to get acquainted with the atmosphere, local traditions, studios and kosher shops.

10. Walk along the Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)

11. Be sure to visit the Trastevere district, south of the Vatican - one of the most colorful and romantic quarters of Rome

12. Don't be shy and take advantage of the free walking tour. Visit //www.newromefreetour.com/ for information and details on how and where these free Rome tours are organized.

13. Walk through one of the non-Catholic cemeteries. An unusual experience.

14. Visit the Historical Museum of Liberation (Museo Storico della Liberazione) and you will plunge into the history of Rome. This museum once served as a center for the SS during World War II.

15. Church of Santa Prassede (Chiesa di Santa Prassede) is a great place to see the works of Byzantine masters.

16. EUR – an almost unknown area of Rome. With its many arches, the Palazzo della Civita del Lavoro cannot help but be compared to the aesthetics of the Colosseum in Rome. Be sure to visit this place!

17. Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria - a small church located in the eastern part of Rome, near Piazza Barberini. The church was built by the Discalced Carmelite Order in 1605 as the Church of St. Pavel. Check out this interesting place.

18. The beautiful architectural creation of Giannicol in Rome is an extraordinary architectural solution and worthy of your attention!

19. Arco degli Acetari Square

20. Church of San Pietro in Vincoli (Chiesa di San Pietro in Vincoli) - a church built in the 5th century.

21. Church of Santa Maria del Priorato on the Aventine Hill. The temple is located on the Piazza Cavalieri di Malta (Priorato dei Cavalieri di Malta)

22. Walking around evening Rome is the favorite pastime of both locals and tourists!

23. Baroque Church – Chiesa di San Luigi dei Francesi – don’t miss this place!

24. Campo de’ Fiori is a rectangular square right in the center of Rome.

25. Be sure to take time to walk around the Quartiere Coppede area - look at the villas, towers and numerous arches - an artistically extraordinary and unique area of Rome!

26. Piazza del Popolo – there is always something going on in this square! Do not miss!

27. Teatro di Marcello - Teatro di Marcello - built by Octavian Augustus in the 12th century BC is worthy of your special attention!

28. Largo di Torre Argentina Square - Largo di Torre Argentina - the place where Julius Caesar was killed. Visit this place and mentally recall the events of that time!

29. In the summer, Rome is full of free concerts. Be sure to find out what concerts are taking place in the city while you are there and attend these interesting events!

30. Piazza del Campidoglio – Piazza del Campidoglio is one of the most extraordinary public places in Rome, designed by Michelangelo!

31. Trojan's Column - a column in Trajan's Forum in Rome, created by the architect Apollodorus of Damascus in 113 AD. in honor of Trajan's victories over the Dacians.

32. Garbatella – Garbatella is a quarter where sophisticated people can discover residential buildings from the 1920s and 30s. This quarter is a prime example of how construction in Rome never goes according to plan! Tangled streets and tiny angular squares! Don't miss this quarter!

33. Take a walk around Circo Massimo! Be sure to visit the Trastevere district, south of the Vatican - one of the most colorful and romantic quarters of Rome. The Church of Santa Prassede is a great place to see the works of Byzantine masters

And our list of places in Rome that you can visit for free on certain days:

34. Colosseum, Palatino and Roman Forum - free on the first Sunday of every month

35. Vatican Museum – free entry on the last Sunday of every month

36. All state museums are open free of charge on the first Sunday of every month

37. Weekly audience with the Pope – free every Wednesday morning

38. Porta Portese Market – free every Sunday morning

39. Palazzo Montecitorio – Palazzo di Montecitorio – first Sunday of every month free admission

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The cradle of Christianity, the Eternal City - as enthusiastic tourists call the capital - Rome. It was here that people of art drew inspiration, the destinies of people and entire states were decided. This is one of the most visited cities in the world, where thousand-year-old structures are surprisingly combined with modern facilities.

You should not be under the illusion that you can see all the iconic places in Rome in a few days. A city with a centuries-old history, which survived the rise and fall of the greatest of empires, is so multifaceted that it is impossible to get acquainted with its sights in full in such a limited time. After just a few hours of walking around the city, tourists begin to feel dizzy from the abundance of impressions and excess information, however, they should not lose their heads - if time is running out, you should try to see at least the main cultural monuments. In this article we will outline a route around the Eternal City and tell you what to see in Rome on your own in 1, 2 and 3 days, as well as provide useful information - ticket prices, opening hours of cultural and architectural monuments, as well as how to get to them by public transport and on foot.

Walk around Rome in 1 day

So, it’s better to start from People’s Square Piazza del Popolo. You can get there by metro to the station of the same name or by tram number 2 to the Flaminio stop. The main decorations of the square are the Egyptian obelisk, the central fountain and two works by Cessarini - “Fountain of Neptune” and “Fountain of the Goddess of Rome”; next to the Gate is the Church of Santa Maria del Popolo. The square is located at Pincio Hill, where the entrance to the Borghese Gardens is, and the famous Via del Corso goes south, along which you can go to Piazza Venezia.

Via del Corso- a wide and ancient street, which is very well known to shopaholics all over the world: elite boutiques, restaurants and hotels are located here. If you turn onto Via del Murate, you will find yourself at the most famous fountain in the city - Trevi.

In the center Trevi Fountain- sculpture of the sea god. The extraordinary popularity among tourists is indicated by the bottom of the fountain, completely strewn with coins. According to statistics, 1,500 euros worth of small items are taken out of Trevi every day. Opposite the fountain is a church San Marcello al Corso, decorated with sculptures and bas-reliefs of Cavallini and Raja.

Returning to Via del Corso, you need to go straight to Venice square, where the Altar of the Fatherland and the famous Palace of Venice are located.

Palace of Venice, previously used by the Venetian embassy, was later chosen by Mussolini's government. It was from the balcony of this building that Mussolini spoke to the people. Nowadays the Palazzo Venezia Museum of Decorative Arts is open here, and the Cere Wax Museum is also located here. The museum is open from 8:30 to 19:30, entrance is 5 euros.

By the way, most of the city's museums are closed on Mondays, December 25 and January 1, but you can get into some - if you know when. When visiting museums and other attractions, it is better to use the Roma Pass card - this way you will save time and money.

Altar of the Fatherland built for the anniversary of the unification of Italy. From the Altar there is a wonderful view of the city, for which you need to take the elevator (7 euros) to the observation deck and, after admiring the views to your heart’s content, go to Capitol Hill.

Michelangelo's staircase with antique sculptures of lions from the temple of the goddess Isis in Egypt and statues from the Pompeii theater attracts attention. In the center of the square is a copy of the statue of Marcus Aurelius. Now the Capitoline museums are open in three palaces, admission is 12 euros, from 8 to 20. The museum houses the original statue of the She-Wolf feeding Romulus and Remus. A copy of it is installed at the entrance to the building.

On the right there is an arch through which you can exit to Roman Forum. If you wish, having bought a ticket, here you can wander among the ruins of ancient temples and columns, or go to Via dei Fori Imperiali, leading to the Colosseum.

What else to see in Rome on your own in 1 day? Of course, the symbol of the Eternal City is the ancient amphitheater Coliseum, built from 70 to 82. n. e. for gladiatorial fights, included in the new seven Wonders of the World. Entrance costs 12 euros, visiting from 8:30 to 19:15 (summer), in winter until 16:30 or 17:30. In the evening, the Colosseum is illuminated and looks very unusual. Nearby is the Colosseo metro stop on Via dei Fori Imperiali, at which point the walk can be completed.

Hotels in Rome

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2 days in Rome: what to see?

On the second day we continue the walk interrupted the day before with St. Peter's Square- it is convenient to get to it by metro, Ottaviano stop. Along Via Ottaviano, thousands of tourists and residents of the Eternal City rush to the square. There is a special crowd here on Sunday. In the center of the square is an Egyptian obelisk, erected during the time of Caligula, and a little further is St. Peter's Basilica, the central cathedral of the Vatican and the entire Roman Catholic Church.

Via della Conciliazione leads to Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II bridge, richly decorated with relief images and sculptures. The bridge was opened in 1911 in honor of the anniversary of the country's unification.

Further the route runs along the embankment to castle of St. Angelo, or the Mausoleum of Hadrian (Castel Sant "Angelo). There was a fortress, the residence of the Pope and a tomb. The dungeon and the first floor served as a prison. It was here that Giordano Bruno, Galileo and Count Cagliostro languished. Now in the castle is the Military History Museum, entrance - 8 .5 euros, open from 9 to 19:30 From the castle runs the beautiful Bridge of the Holy Angel (Eliev Bridge) with original statues.

You can walk along Lungotevere Castello to the Palace of Justice in Piazza dei Tribunali. A luxurious palace, the creation of the architect Calderini, the facade is decorated with a bronze chariot, on the sides there are statues.

What else to see in Rome in 2 days? You can cross the river along the Umberto Bridge and stroll along the embankment, and then go a little deeper into the city and walk to the church San Giovanni dei Fiorentini on Via Giulia. The temple took almost 100 years to build. The main decoration of the temple is the altar by Borromini. By the way, this is the only church where cats and dogs are allowed.

From the church it is convenient to head along Via Corso Piazza Navona– a former market and place of city festivities. In the center there is the obelisk of Agonalis, crowned with a dove with an olive branch, and the Fountain of the Four Rivers. These are sculptural symbols of rivers from different parts of the world: the Danube, Ganges, Nile and La Plata. Two more fountains - the Moor and Neptune - surrounded the square at the edges.

From Piazza Navona you can proceed to to the Pantheon in Piazza del Pantheon, a favorite place for musicians. The giant dome of the Pantheon with a hole in the center is impressive; at noon, sunlight penetrates the temple, standing as a huge luminous beam. Since 609, the ancient Pantheon became a Christian temple, which allowed it to survive to this day. Free admission.