What to visit in Rome

The Eternal City is one of the must-visit places at least once in a lifetime.

Here are some of the most important archaeological sites, museums, and monuments that we recommend you visit in Rome.

St. Peter's Basilica

It is the largest church in the world, the center of Catholicism, and a symbol of the Vatican City State. Its namesake dome is the main symbol of Christianity and is one of the most visited places in the Eternal City. Admission to the basilica is completely free, except for some masses which must be booked well in advance, while admission to the dome ranges from 5 to 8 euros.

Vatican Museums

In addition to St. Peter's Basilica, within the Vatican City State, it is possible to visit the Vatican Museums. Inside, there is one of the largest art collections in the world: frescoes and works by Giotto, the papal rooms, the Apostolic Palace, and the most important place, the Sistine Chapel with the Last Judgment and the ceiling frescoes by Michelangelo. The Chapel is also known worldwide for being the place where the conclave and other official ceremonies of the Pope are held. The ticket price for the Vatican Museums is €17 for adults and €8 reduced. Admission is free on the last Sunday of the month.

Colosseum

No grand introductions are needed. The Colosseum, along with the Pantheon, is the most visited monument in Italy. It is located in the heart of Rome and has become an icon. Here you can relive the history of Ancient Rome by walking among its arches, beyond which the famous gladiators fought. To visit it, it is advisable to book priority access or, even better, a guided tour. The base ticket price starts from 12 euros for a full ticket and 7.50 euros for a reduced ticket.

Trevi Fountain

This is the most famous fountain in the city of Rome, Italy, and perhaps even the world. It was built in the mid-18th century by the architect Nicola Salvi, right in front of Palazzo Poli. It's impossible not to stop and throw a coin and make a wish while admiring this spectacle of late Baroque architecture. Visiting the fountain is free.

Imperial Forums

The Imperial Forums consist of a series of five monumental public squares built between 46 BC and 113 AD in the heart of Rome by the emperors Augustus, Vespasian, Nerva, Trajan, and by Julius Caesar. They are located along the road leading from Piazza Venezia to the Colosseum. This road features the Imperial Forums on one side and the Roman Forum, the founding site of Ancient Rome, on the other. Both Forums are now a World Heritage Site. The cost of access to the area is €4 for a full ticket and €3 for a reduced ticket.  

Piazza Navona

With the magnificent Fountain of Four Rivers by Gian Lorenzo Bernini at its center and the Church of Sant'Agnese behind it, Piazza Navona has become one of the symbols of Baroque Rome. Originally built as a stadium for athletic competitions, today it is one of Rome's most visited squares, an ideal meeting place for lunch or dinner with friends. The visit is free.

Baths of Caracalla

These are one of the greatest examples of imperial baths and one of Rome's most famous archaeological sites.

They were built by the emperor on the Small Aventine between 212 and 216 AD near the initial stretch of the Appian Way. The thermal complex itself was not simply a place to bathe, play sports, and take care of one's health, but also a place for study and relaxation. Today, it is possible to visit them at a cost of €6 for a full ticket and €3 for a reduced ticket.  

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