Home to an enormous collection of pieces of art that were collected by the Popes in the last 500 years.
The Papal Chapel which is incorporated into the complex of the Apostolic Palace (the official residence of the Pope) is one of the most…
A Renaissance church located in the Vatican City and the largest church building in the world with the interior area spreading across 15…
The elliptical baroque square is located right in front of St. Peter’s Basilica.
Originally built in the second century AD by the Roman emperor Hadrian as his mausoleum, in the 14th century, it was decided that the…
Piazza Navona, the famous square in Rome, began its existence as an ancient Roman stadium.
Campo de’ Fiori, which translates as the “Field of Flowers Square” is a beautiful square located close to Piazza Navona.
The 13th rione (administrative district) of Rome and a labyrinth of narrow streets.
The present-day public space, where concerts are organised (e.g. Rolling Stones) and meetings are held, dates back to the 6th century BC.
The forum used to be the centre of Ancient Rome, surrounded by the most important government buildings, temples, and arches of which, sadly…
The central one of the Seven Hills of Rome. According to the legend, it was here where the she-wolf found the abandoned infants – Romulus…
The largest amphitheatre of the Roman Empire is a must-see when in Rome.
A complex of Ancient Roman squares located close to the Roman Forum. The complex consists of: Forum of Caesar, Forum of Augustus, Forum of…
This Piazza is one of the most imposing squares in Rome. It is located on the Capitoline Hill in the very heart of Rome.
This column, located in Trajan's Forum, commemorates the Roman emperor Trajan and his victories in Dacian Wars.
The Pantheon is not only one of the best-preserved pieces of Ancient Roman architecture but it also has the largest unreinforced concrete…
Not only the largest Marian church in Rome but also one of its oldest ones. It was built around the year 440 by Pope Sixtus III.
The museum is located in a crypt under the church Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini.
Probably the most famous fountain in the world, Trevi was constructed in 1762 by Nicola Salvi.
The column located on Piazza Colonna (named after the column) commemorates the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius and his victories over the…
Not only one of the best-known staircases in Europe but also a popular meeting point for the Romans.
This 5th-century Roman gate is one of the latest additions to the Aurelian Walls, a 19-kilometres-long defensive circle of walls, which was…
A must-see for all art-loving visitors of Rome. The 17th century Villa Borghese Pinciana, built for Cardinal Scipione Borghese as his…
The peaceful English manner gardens around the Villa Borghese are a great place where you can escape the bustle of the city.
In the ancient Rome era, many rich Roman families had their villas and gardens built on the Pincio Hill.
A neoclassical square and one of the most visited plazas in Rome. From the northern side, you enter through the Porta del Popolo which was…
Ponte Mammolo is an above ground station on line B of the Rome Metro in the Ponte Mammolo district of Rome.
Villa Gregoriana is a park in Tivoli, Italy, located at the foot of the city's ancient acropolis.
If you visit Rome, you should not miss this Renaissance villa in Tivoli.
The Ancient Roman villa was built in the second century by Hadrian - the emperor of Rome.
Roma Ostiense is a railway station in Piazza dei Partigiani serving the Ostiense district of Rome, Italy, a short distance from the Porta…
Castello Orsini-Odescalchi is a castle in Bracciano, Lazio, Italy. It is located on the southern shore of Lake Bracciano.
The crystal clear volcanic lake is a wonderful spot for swimming, sailing, canoeing or just relaxing by the water.
