Monuments in Rome

The ancient history of Rome has given it a huge architectural heritage that conflicts and urban development have generally spared.If the number of monuments to visit is more than in any other city, it has the advantage that some are very close to each other. It is quite possible to see much of the city on foot. Roman ruins to Renaissance palaces, Rome is an invitation to step back in time ! Tour

Start with the procession of Roman antiquities in the center of the city. The buildings were constructed between the first century BC and the first century AD Their condition varies greatly, from simple ruin like some temples Forum , a state almost intact as the Pantheon.

After discovering the must Coliseum , climb on the Palatine Hill ,mythical place where the city was founded. Going up the Via dei Fori Imperiali , stop to visit the Roman Forum and the Imperial Forums .You will need to imagine what were at the time of the Republic, these multi-function places (instead of political debate, Shrine and gallery shops).

From the Roman Forum , Piazza Venezia cross to reach the Capitol .Capitol Square and especially its palaces are a political Mecca of the city since its inception.

Then take a dip directly into the baroque movement of the seventeenth and eighteenth century. Discover the beautiful fountains of Rome.After a short break in the Piazza Navona , take a vow to the Trevi Fountain .

Rome is inseparable from Christianity and the life of the popes . State within a state, the Vatican is the second key stage of the tour of Rome.The Holy See, you can admire the Basilica of St. Peter , the Saint Peter's Square, the magnificent Sistine Chapel and the incredibleVatican Museums . Down Via della Conciliazione you reach theCastel Sant'Angelo , which was among others the residence of some popes.

Everything north of Rome is the Borghese Gallery . This third step will go to meet the great Italian painters. With paintings by Canova, Bernini, Caravaggio, Raphael, Botticelli or Titian, you will surely not be disappointed! After this dazzling visit, go relax at the Piazza di Spagna , the place of rendezvous of many Romans at the end of the day.

The Baths of Caracalla , south of the city, is a detour that is well worth the effort. These are the largest spa ever built in Rome.

To conclude your tour of Rome, you can dine in one of the many restaurants in the Trastevere district .

These are some of the major sites of the city of seven hills. Of course, if you have a little more time, you will have no difficulty in finding other historic sites of Rome as the Golden House ( Domus Aurea ), the St. John Lateran Basilica or the Catacombs .

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  Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport

  The Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is located in Fiumicino near Rome. It is the main Italian airport and the capital. 
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  Antico Caffè Greco

  Antico Caffè Greco (sometimes simply called Caffè Greco) is the name of one of the most famous cafes in Rome.
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  Arch of Constantine in Rome

  The Arch of Constantine is a triumphal archlocated between the Parcel ed and Palatine.
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  St. John Lateran Basilica in Rome

  Seat of the Bishop of Rome, the first churchbuilt in Rome, Mother of all churches, St. John Lateran Basilica had to be beautiful. 
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  Saint Paul Outside the Walls Basilica

  The Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls is one of the four most important basilicas of Rome with St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major and St. Peter's. 
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  Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome

  The Basilica of St. Peter was created by the will of Constantine.
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  St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome

  The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore was born a legend. In August 536, the Virgin reportedly told Pope Frees build a church in her honor . 
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  Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli

  "The Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels-and-Martyrs (in Italian Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri) or commonly St. Mary of the Angels is a Roman basilica in Piazza delle Repubblica 
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  Capitol Rome

  Capitol Hill (Campidoglio) is one of the seven hills of Rome.
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  Catacombs of Rome

  Rome has several catacombs were dug from the century AD to bury the dead. They are open to the public; so it is possible to visit them. 
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  Sistine Chapel

  The Sistine Chapel is one of the halls of the papal palace of the Vatican. Currently, she is part of the Vatican Museums. 
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  Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome

  The Castel Sant'Angelo (Castel S. Angelo) was originally a mausoleum. Hadrian had it built in 135 AD in order to have a tomb for himself and his descendants. 
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  Circus Maximus in Rome

  Located at the foot of the Palatine Hill, there remains hardly a track oval to recall the largest arena that Rome has ever known.
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  Cloister of Bramante

  This place is our favorite heart, and it is little to say ??. A few steps from Piazza Navona and agitation, stop at the Chiostro del Bramante.
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  Coliseum

  Most visited Italy, the Colosseum (Colosseo) monument is a must for any visit to Rome. This colossal edifice (over 50 meters high and 524 meters of perimeter) 
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  Church of the Gesu in Rome

  Illustrating perfectly the spirit Counter-Reformation, the Church of the Gesu (the Holy Name of Jesus) was erected in Rome in 1568 Ignatius of Loyola chooses his place but will never see completed. 
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  Church of St. Louis of the French

  Giacomo della Porta designed by, built by Domenico Fontana and completed in 1589, it was Cardinal Giulio de 'Medici, later Pope Clement VII, who laid the first stone.
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  Trevi Fountain

  The Trevi Fountain is probably the most famous fountain in Rome. Designed by architect Niccolo Salvi in 1732, this imposing baroque work is the size of the palace which is backed .
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  Forum of Augustus

  Although originally intended to be functional places of political and administrative life of the city, the forums should reflect the triumph and the glory of the Emperor. 
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  Forum of Caesar

  Constructed from the first century BC, the Imperial Forums (Fori Imperiali) are meeting the five forums erected by the great Roman emperors. 
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  Rome Forum

  You will need a little imagination to represent you from the remains today what could this vast Roman forum. 
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  Forum of Trajan

  Regarded during his lifetime as the best of emperors Trajan (98-117 AD) leaves the finest and largest of the Imperial Forums in Rome. 
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  The Bocca della Verita in Rome

  Liars, watch out for your hands! Recognizes urge Santa Maria in Cosmedin its elegant Romanesque bell tower dating from the Middle Ages. 
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  Piazza Venezia

  If all roads lead to Rome, the main streets of Rome undoubtedly lead to Piazza Venezia . 
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  People's Square

  It definitely has something theatrical that Piazza del Popolo or Piazza del Popolo. 
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  Largo Argentina

  In the heart of Rome, in the middle of an intersection where tributary cars, scooters and trams, appears a square with trees and ancient columns. 
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  Palatine Hill in Rome

  The Palatine Hill is the hill where Rome was founded, according to legend, or at least the oldest part of the city so far uncovered by archaeologists. 
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  The Pantheon

  The Pantheon, a temple dedicated to all gods, managed to cross time and has survived in a remarkable state of preservation. 
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  The Vatican

  Vatican City, the seat of Catholicism and papal residence since the fourteenth century, is an enclave in the city of Rome. It is since 1929 the smallest state in the world (44 hectares).
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  Golden House in Rome

  The Golden House (Domus Aurea) was the palace of Nero became emperor at age 17.Devastated by the Great Fire of 64, Nero commissioned two architects, Severus and Celer, to rebuild. 
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  Flea market Porta Portese

  Every Sunday, bargain hunters and tourists rendezvous at the flea market Porta Portese to find that rare gem. Clothing, fashion accessories, antiques, pictures, music .
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  Market Campo de 'Fiori in Rome

  As the sun rises slowly, early potatoes and florists are busy Campo De 'Fiori. They kindly shout at passersby encouraging them to get closer to see their beautiful .
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  Ostia (Port of ancient Rome)

  Ostia (Latin Ostia ostium meaning "mouth of a river"; Italian Ostia Antica) was the port of ancient Rome, at the mouth of the Tiber, 35 miles southwest of Rome
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  Palazzo Barberini

  "The Barberini Palace is situated on the homonymous square, designed by Carlo Maderno which began construction in 1627, assisted by his nephew Francesco Borromini.
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  Palace of the Chancellery of Rome

  The Palace of the Chancellery (or Palazzo della Cancelleria) was built between 1483 and 1513, its architecture is attributed to Andrea Bregno, helped by Bramante. 
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  Doria Pamphili palace in Rome

  Overlooking Via del Corso, the Doria Pamphili Palace almost pass unnoticed, as its rococo façade is blackened by pollution. 
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  Farnese Palace in Rome

  A few steps from the Campo De 'Fiori is one of the most beautiful Renaissance buildings in the Italian capital: the Farnese palace.
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  Palazzo Massimo alle Terme in Rome

  Lovers of Roman mosaics and statues do not be deceived. Palazzo Massimo alle Terme contains stunning pieces and worth a visit. 
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  Pie di Marmo

  Oops, passing in Via Pie di Marmo , you may find yourself face to face with a giant foot. Do not panic! 
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  Spanish Steps in Rome

  The Spanish, who is named (Piazza di Spagna) at the palace of the same name, is a place not to be missed. 
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  Republic Square in Rome

  The Republic Square (Piazza della Repubblica) is a great place in the semi-circle, lined with two palaces, both built by architect Gaetano Koch in the late nineteenth century.
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  Piazza Navona in Rome

  Piazza Navona (Piazza Navona) was built on the ruins of the Stadium of Domitian she kept the elliptical. There are actually three fountains in the square. 
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  Squares, fountains and obelisks of Rome

  In front of St. John Lateran Basilica, in front of the Pantheon in Piazza della Rotonda, at the top of the fountain in the Piazza Navona ?? Obelisks are part of the landscape of the Eternal City.
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  Trastevere neighborhood of Rome

  Trastevere, the whole soul of the Dolce Vita in Rome .
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  Baths of Caracalla in Rome

  The Baths of Caracalla (Terme di Caracalla) were built under the emperors Septimius Severus and Caracalla and were inaugurated in 216 It is the largest spa ever built in Rome .
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  Baths of Diocletian

  "The Baths of Diocletian are the Roman Baths, the largest ever built in ancient Rome, located northeast of the city, on the Viminal. 
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  Via Appia Antica

  The Appian Way (Via Appia) is a Roman road.This is the first road to be paved. 
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  Villa Medicis

  Headquarters of the Academy of France in Rome, Villa Medici (Villa Medici in Italian) was built in 1544 on the site of the old gardens of Lucullus.

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