Top Things to do in Rome when you Travel to Italy
One of the cities you must visit in Italy is Rome. Rome is the national capital of Italy and the oldest inhabited city in Europe. Here is our list of top things to do in Rome when you Travel to Italy.
Top Things to do in Rome when you Travel to Italy
Spanish Steps
Piazza Navona
Pantheon
Roman Forum
Vatican Museums
Sistine Chapel
Stanze di Raffaello
Trevi Fountain
Colosseum & Arch of Constantine
Spanish Steps
The Spanish Steps are Rome’s most iconic staircase, where people like artists and lovers have met for centuries. The 138 steps lead up to Trinita dei Monti church where you have beautiful views of the city. At the bottom of the stairs you can view the Fontana della Barcaccia, or Fountain of the Old Boat. These steps date back to 1723 and are surrounded by shops and museums for you to visit. You can stop in Babington’s Tea Room and Restaurant for a meal or pastry or meal . However, visitors are no longer permitted to sit on the steps to have a delicious pastry so it can be preserved from further damage.
Piazza Navona
Originally built as a stadium during Emperor Domitians reign in the 1st century AD was paved over in the 15th century to what you visit today. You can visit three very famous fountains: Fontana del Moro, Fontana di Nettuno, and lastly Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi. Many people choose this location to hang out, relax, and people watch after exploring the historical and architectural pieces.
Pantheon
The Pantheon is a former Roman temple built between AD 118 and 125. It is admired by many because of its Greek and Roman combinations of architecture and styles. It is one of the best preserved roman monuments.
Roman Forum
The Forum was originally considered the heart of Rome. Many functions would happen at the Forum like social gatherings, business deals, trials and elections. Today you can see the ancient architectural ruins that were left behind.
Vatican Museums
The Vatican has 4 mile long halls and exhibits displaying mummies, paintings, and ancient busts. Highlights would include the Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms. The Vatican museums are one of the worlds largest collections of artworks.
Sistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel is the official residence of the pope located in Vatican City. The great artist Michelangelo commissioned two works for the Sistine Chapel one on the ceiling and on the west wall behind the altar called The Last Judgement. This chapel is used when a new pope needs to be elected and for great ceremonies.
Stanze di Raffaello
These four chambers also known as the Raphael Rooms were part of Pope Julius II’s private apartments. Raphael painted Stanza dell Segnatura and Stanza d’Eliodoro
St Peters Basilica
St. Peters Basilica is one of the largest buildings in the world as well as the largest of the papal basilicas.
Trevi Fountain
Located in Via delle Muratte in the heart of Rome and only 10 minutes away from the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain is the most famous of fountains. The fountain is 85 feet tall and 161 feet wide with water flowing out of it into a large pool you can throw coins into. The legend is that you throw one coin and you will return to the Eternal City of Rome, two coins means you return and fall in love, and three coins of course, means you will return, find love, and marry. However, you do need to throw with your right hand over your left shoulder.
Colosseum & Arch of Constantine
The Colosseum is an incredibly large amphitheater made of stone from 72 AD, almost 2,000 years old. The amphitheater could hold over 50,000 spectators for entertainment of battles. You can even go inside and take a tour of the Hypogeum, where they had underground chambers and tunnels. Two minute walk from the Arch of Constantine. The Arch of Constantine is the largest and best preserved Roman triumphal arches.
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