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25. Largo Di Torre Argentina
A large open space with four Roman Republican temples and the remains of Pompey's Theatre. Now the home of the Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary, founded in 1993.
A large open space with four Roman Republican temples and the remains of Pompey's Theatre. Now the home of the Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary, founded in 1993.
December 11, 2024 at 10:59 AM
25. Largo Di Torre Argentina
A large open space with four Roman Republican temples and the remains of Pompey's Theatre. Now the home of the Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary, founded in 1993.
A large open space with four Roman Republican temples and the remains of Pompey's Theatre. Now the home of the Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary, founded in 1993.
24. Catacomb Of Callixtus
The Catacomb of Callixtus is on the Appian Way, most notable for containing the Crypt of the Popes, which tombs of several 2nd and 3rd century popes.
The Catacomb of Callixtus is on the Appian Way, most notable for containing the Crypt of the Popes, which tombs of several 2nd and 3rd century popes.
December 11, 2024 at 10:58 AM
24. Catacomb Of Callixtus
The Catacomb of Callixtus is on the Appian Way, most notable for containing the Crypt of the Popes, which tombs of several 2nd and 3rd century popes.
The Catacomb of Callixtus is on the Appian Way, most notable for containing the Crypt of the Popes, which tombs of several 2nd and 3rd century popes.
23. Domus Aurea
A vast and decadent complex built by the Emperor Nero in the heart of ancient Rome. Rediscovered at the end of the 15th century and reopened in 2014.
A vast and decadent complex built by the Emperor Nero in the heart of ancient Rome. Rediscovered at the end of the 15th century and reopened in 2014.
December 11, 2024 at 10:58 AM
23. Domus Aurea
A vast and decadent complex built by the Emperor Nero in the heart of ancient Rome. Rediscovered at the end of the 15th century and reopened in 2014.
A vast and decadent complex built by the Emperor Nero in the heart of ancient Rome. Rediscovered at the end of the 15th century and reopened in 2014.
22. Palatine Hill
One of the most ancient parts of the city, it has been called 'the first nucleus of the Roman Empire'. The site is now mainly a large open-air museum.
One of the most ancient parts of the city, it has been called 'the first nucleus of the Roman Empire'. The site is now mainly a large open-air museum.
December 11, 2024 at 10:57 AM
22. Palatine Hill
One of the most ancient parts of the city, it has been called 'the first nucleus of the Roman Empire'. The site is now mainly a large open-air museum.
One of the most ancient parts of the city, it has been called 'the first nucleus of the Roman Empire'. The site is now mainly a large open-air museum.
21. National Roman Museum of Palazzo Massimo
The main of the four sites of the Roman National Museum, housing the 'ancient art' section with works from the late republican, imperial and late antique periods.
The main of the four sites of the Roman National Museum, housing the 'ancient art' section with works from the late republican, imperial and late antique periods.
December 11, 2024 at 10:57 AM
21. National Roman Museum of Palazzo Massimo
The main of the four sites of the Roman National Museum, housing the 'ancient art' section with works from the late republican, imperial and late antique periods.
The main of the four sites of the Roman National Museum, housing the 'ancient art' section with works from the late republican, imperial and late antique periods.
20. Capitoline Museums
Pope Clement XII purchased the prestigious collection in 1734 and established the museum, making it the oldest public museum in the world.
Pope Clement XII purchased the prestigious collection in 1734 and established the museum, making it the oldest public museum in the world.
December 11, 2024 at 10:56 AM
20. Capitoline Museums
Pope Clement XII purchased the prestigious collection in 1734 and established the museum, making it the oldest public museum in the world.
Pope Clement XII purchased the prestigious collection in 1734 and established the museum, making it the oldest public museum in the world.
19. Villa Doria Pamphili
A seventeenth-century villa in the largest landscaped public park in Rome. It is much frequented by the inhabitants of Rome, especially on weekends.
A seventeenth-century villa in the largest landscaped public park in Rome. It is much frequented by the inhabitants of Rome, especially on weekends.
December 11, 2024 at 10:56 AM
19. Villa Doria Pamphili
A seventeenth-century villa in the largest landscaped public park in Rome. It is much frequented by the inhabitants of Rome, especially on weekends.
A seventeenth-century villa in the largest landscaped public park in Rome. It is much frequented by the inhabitants of Rome, especially on weekends.
18. Villa Borghese
The third-largest public park in Rome and location of The Temple of Aesculapius. The Bioparco and the Zoological Museum are also in the gardens.
The third-largest public park in Rome and location of The Temple of Aesculapius. The Bioparco and the Zoological Museum are also in the gardens.
December 11, 2024 at 10:55 AM
18. Villa Borghese
The third-largest public park in Rome and location of The Temple of Aesculapius. The Bioparco and the Zoological Museum are also in the gardens.
The third-largest public park in Rome and location of The Temple of Aesculapius. The Bioparco and the Zoological Museum are also in the gardens.
17. Trajan's Column
A triumphal column commemorating Emperor Trajan's victory in the Dacian Wars. A hollow interior hides 185 steps, that once allowed access to a viewing platform.
A triumphal column commemorating Emperor Trajan's victory in the Dacian Wars. A hollow interior hides 185 steps, that once allowed access to a viewing platform.
December 11, 2024 at 10:55 AM
17. Trajan's Column
A triumphal column commemorating Emperor Trajan's victory in the Dacian Wars. A hollow interior hides 185 steps, that once allowed access to a viewing platform.
A triumphal column commemorating Emperor Trajan's victory in the Dacian Wars. A hollow interior hides 185 steps, that once allowed access to a viewing platform.
16. Palazzo Spada
Located on Piazza di Capo Ferro, it has a garden facing towards the Tiber river. The palace accommodates a large art collection, the Galleria Spada.
Located on Piazza di Capo Ferro, it has a garden facing towards the Tiber river. The palace accommodates a large art collection, the Galleria Spada.
December 11, 2024 at 10:54 AM
16. Palazzo Spada
Located on Piazza di Capo Ferro, it has a garden facing towards the Tiber river. The palace accommodates a large art collection, the Galleria Spada.
Located on Piazza di Capo Ferro, it has a garden facing towards the Tiber river. The palace accommodates a large art collection, the Galleria Spada.
15. Victor Emmanuel II Monument
Also known as the Vittoriano or Altare della Patria. Built between 1885 and 1935 to honour Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of a unified Italy.
Also known as the Vittoriano or Altare della Patria. Built between 1885 and 1935 to honour Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of a unified Italy.
December 11, 2024 at 10:54 AM
15. Victor Emmanuel II Monument
Also known as the Vittoriano or Altare della Patria. Built between 1885 and 1935 to honour Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of a unified Italy.
Also known as the Vittoriano or Altare della Patria. Built between 1885 and 1935 to honour Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of a unified Italy.
14. The Arch Of Constantine
A triumphal arch in Rome dedicated to the Emperor Constantine the Great. It is the largest Roman triumphal arch at 69 ft high and 85 ft wide.
A triumphal arch in Rome dedicated to the Emperor Constantine the Great. It is the largest Roman triumphal arch at 69 ft high and 85 ft wide.
December 11, 2024 at 10:53 AM
14. The Arch Of Constantine
A triumphal arch in Rome dedicated to the Emperor Constantine the Great. It is the largest Roman triumphal arch at 69 ft high and 85 ft wide.
A triumphal arch in Rome dedicated to the Emperor Constantine the Great. It is the largest Roman triumphal arch at 69 ft high and 85 ft wide.
13. The Temple Of Venus & Roma
Located on Velian Hill between the Forum and the Colosseum and dedicated to the goddesses Venus Felix, the Bringer of Good Fortune and Roma Aeterna, Eternal Rome.
Located on Velian Hill between the Forum and the Colosseum and dedicated to the goddesses Venus Felix, the Bringer of Good Fortune and Roma Aeterna, Eternal Rome.
December 11, 2024 at 10:52 AM
13. The Temple Of Venus & Roma
Located on Velian Hill between the Forum and the Colosseum and dedicated to the goddesses Venus Felix, the Bringer of Good Fortune and Roma Aeterna, Eternal Rome.
Located on Velian Hill between the Forum and the Colosseum and dedicated to the goddesses Venus Felix, the Bringer of Good Fortune and Roma Aeterna, Eternal Rome.
12. Baths Of Caracalla
Once the city's second largest Roman public baths or thermae. Likely built between AD 212 and 217, the baths were free and open to all.
Once the city's second largest Roman public baths or thermae. Likely built between AD 212 and 217, the baths were free and open to all.
December 11, 2024 at 10:52 AM
12. Baths Of Caracalla
Once the city's second largest Roman public baths or thermae. Likely built between AD 212 and 217, the baths were free and open to all.
Once the city's second largest Roman public baths or thermae. Likely built between AD 212 and 217, the baths were free and open to all.
11. The Forum
For centuries, the Forum was the centre of day-to-day life in Rome. Today it is a sprawling plaza of architectural fragments and intermittent archaeological excavations.
For centuries, the Forum was the centre of day-to-day life in Rome. Today it is a sprawling plaza of architectural fragments and intermittent archaeological excavations.
December 11, 2024 at 10:51 AM
11. The Forum
For centuries, the Forum was the centre of day-to-day life in Rome. Today it is a sprawling plaza of architectural fragments and intermittent archaeological excavations.
For centuries, the Forum was the centre of day-to-day life in Rome. Today it is a sprawling plaza of architectural fragments and intermittent archaeological excavations.
10. Villa Medici
Villa and architectural complex with a garden on the Pincian Hill. Founded by Ferdinando I de' Medici, now houses the French Academy in Rome.
Villa and architectural complex with a garden on the Pincian Hill. Founded by Ferdinando I de' Medici, now houses the French Academy in Rome.
December 11, 2024 at 10:50 AM
10. Villa Medici
Villa and architectural complex with a garden on the Pincian Hill. Founded by Ferdinando I de' Medici, now houses the French Academy in Rome.
Villa and architectural complex with a garden on the Pincian Hill. Founded by Ferdinando I de' Medici, now houses the French Academy in Rome.
9. Spanish Steps
135 steps between Piazza di Spagna and the Early Baroque fountain called Fontana della Barcaccia at the base and Piazza Trinità dei Monti and church, at the top.
135 steps between Piazza di Spagna and the Early Baroque fountain called Fontana della Barcaccia at the base and Piazza Trinità dei Monti and church, at the top.
December 11, 2024 at 10:49 AM
9. Spanish Steps
135 steps between Piazza di Spagna and the Early Baroque fountain called Fontana della Barcaccia at the base and Piazza Trinità dei Monti and church, at the top.
135 steps between Piazza di Spagna and the Early Baroque fountain called Fontana della Barcaccia at the base and Piazza Trinità dei Monti and church, at the top.
8. Castel Sant'Angelo
A towering rotunda in Parco Adriano. Initially commissioned by the Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family, it is now a museum.
A towering rotunda in Parco Adriano. Initially commissioned by the Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family, it is now a museum.
December 11, 2024 at 10:48 AM
8. Castel Sant'Angelo
A towering rotunda in Parco Adriano. Initially commissioned by the Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family, it is now a museum.
A towering rotunda in Parco Adriano. Initially commissioned by the Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family, it is now a museum.
7. The Sistine Chapel
Completed in 1481, the Chapel is the site of papal conclaves and home to Michelangelo's iconic 'Creation of Adam', one of the most replicated religious paintings of all time.
Completed in 1481, the Chapel is the site of papal conclaves and home to Michelangelo's iconic 'Creation of Adam', one of the most replicated religious paintings of all time.
December 11, 2024 at 10:48 AM
7. The Sistine Chapel
Completed in 1481, the Chapel is the site of papal conclaves and home to Michelangelo's iconic 'Creation of Adam', one of the most replicated religious paintings of all time.
Completed in 1481, the Chapel is the site of papal conclaves and home to Michelangelo's iconic 'Creation of Adam', one of the most replicated religious paintings of all time.