Rome is the capital of Italy and one of the most historic cities in Europe. Within its boundaries lies the Vatican, a separate state, which is the seat of the Catholic Church and the Pope. Rome is a city with great history and remarkable contribution to science, culture and the arts.
The Eternal City, as it may sound cliché, is the ideal choice for getaways or long visit. Rome fills smiles and exciting memories, whether you are there or reminisce your travels.
It is the capital that stands out from many European metropolises. Rich in flavors, trattorias, picturesque cafes, even richer in history. The Italian city of art and culture that gave birth to unique talents like Da Vinci
, Michelangelo
, Botticelli
, and many others ... simply magnetizes, combining the past with the present.
, Michelangelo, Botticelli, and many others ... simply magnetizes, combining the past with the present.
Rome is a city with great history and remarkable contribution to science, culture and the arts. For this reason and for the numerous and exceptionally beautiful monuments, of having given the nickname "the eternal city". The historical center is registered in the UNESCO list of World Heritage of UNESCO since 1980.
Rome's historic center is a unique archaeological area with monuments from many different historical periods (Antiquity, Middle Ages, Renaissance and later). The UNESCO has declared a World Heritage site. As such monument also recognized the Vatican.
City attractions
Coliseum: The Amphitheatrum Flavium or more known as the Colosseum
(Coliseum, Giant) was an amphitheater in Rome. Located on the east side of the Roman Forum (Romanum Forum). The Colosseum was constructed in the time of Vespasian in 72 AD, he continued the reign of Titus and was completed when Emperor Domitian 80 AD .. To construct, thousands of Jewish prisoners worked arrested by Tito after the destruction of Jerusalem. It took its name from the Colosseum statue of Nero (Colossus), located on the site where it was built. It could hold 45,000 spectators and was an elliptical shape with a circumference of 524 meters. The size was huge: 156 x 188 meters and its height reached 48 meters and have 4 floors. Of these, the first three had arches and the fourth 40windows. After earthquakes and looting during the centuries is now in ruins and one of the popular tourist attractions of modern Rome.
(Coliseum, Giant) was an amphitheater in Rome. Located on the east side of the Roman Forum (Romanum Forum). The Colosseum was constructed in the time of Vespasian in 72 AD, he continued the reign of Titus and was completed when Emperor Domitian 80 AD .. To construct, thousands of Jewish prisoners worked arrested by Tito after the destruction of Jerusalem. It took its name from the Colosseum statue of Nero (Colossus), located on the site where it was built. It could hold 45,000 spectators and was an elliptical shape with a circumference of 524 meters. The size was huge: 156 x 188 meters and its height reached 48 meters and have 4 floors. Of these, the first three had arches and the fourth 40windows. After earthquakes and looting during the centuries is now in ruins and one of the popular tourist attractions of modern Rome.
Vatican-Sistine Chapel
: The Vatican is an independent state on the west side of the city of Rome in Italy and is a continuation of the ecclesiastical (or papal) state of the Middle Ages. Established on 11 February 1929 with the Treaty of the Lateran. The Vatican seat of the Holy See, which is the spiritual and administrative center of the Catholic Church. The election of Pope made from conclave cardinals who are under the age of 80 years
: The Vatican is an independent state on the west side of the city of Rome in Italy and is a continuation of the ecclesiastical (or papal) state of the Middle Ages. Established on 11 February 1929 with the Treaty of the Lateran. The Vatican seat of the Holy See, which is the spiritual and administrative center of the Catholic Church. The election of Pope made from conclave cardinals who are under the age of 80 years
The Sistine Chapel (in Italian: Cappella Sistina
) is a chapel of the Apostolic Palace, the official residence of the Pope in Vatican City. Erected by Pope Sixtus IV (or Sistan D) of which is due to his name. But reputation is based on the architecture, which follows the Temple of the Old Testament, and especially for its decoration. It is painted entirely with frescoes of great artists of the Renaissance, including Michelangelo, who painted the legendary roof (1508-1512). The Sistine Chapel is the place where religious administrative activities are performed, and especially the conclave, a decision which is elected each new pope.
) is a chapel of the Apostolic Palace, the official residence of the Pope in Vatican City. Erected by Pope Sixtus IV (or Sistan D) of which is due to his name. But reputation is based on the architecture, which follows the Temple of the Old Testament, and especially for its decoration. It is painted entirely with frescoes of great artists of the Renaissance, including Michelangelo, who painted the legendary roof (1508-1512). The Sistine Chapel is the place where religious administrative activities are performed, and especially the conclave, a decision which is elected each new pope.
Trevi Fountain
: The Trevi Fountain (Italian. Fontana di Trevi) or Trevi Fountain is a fountain in the Trevi district in Rome, Italy. It is the largest Baroque fountain in the city, amounting to 25.9 meters and 19.8 meters wide. Designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi and completed by Pietro's arm. The fountain that marks the end of the "modern" Acqua Virgin, the renovated Aqua Virgo, an ancient Roman aqueduct which was supplying water to ancient Rome.
: The Trevi Fountain (Italian. Fontana di Trevi) or Trevi Fountain is a fountain in the Trevi district in Rome, Italy. It is the largest Baroque fountain in the city, amounting to 25.9 meters and 19.8 meters wide. Designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi and completed by Pietro's arm. The fountain that marks the end of the "modern" Acqua Virgin, the renovated Aqua Virgo, an ancient Roman aqueduct which was supplying water to ancient Rome.
Piazza Navona
: Located at the Stadium of Domitian, which was built in the 1st century AD and follows the form of the open space of the stadium. The ancient Romans were watching the games in the same place as "circus Agkonalis". Specified as a public space in the last years of the 15th century, when the city market was transferred there from the Capitol, Piazza Navona has become a very important model of Baroque Roman architecture and art at the papal mandate of Innocent I (1644-1655) and whose family palace Palazzo Pamphili (1644-1650, today the Brazilian Embassy) overlooked the square. It has important sculptures and architectural creations. In the center stands the famous Fontana dei Quattro Fiume or Fountain of the Four Rivers (1651) by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, having in the center of the Obelisk of Domitian, who moved here in pieces Racecourse Maxentius.
: Located at the Stadium of Domitian, which was built in the 1st century AD and follows the form of the open space of the stadium. The ancient Romans were watching the games in the same place as "circus Agkonalis". Specified as a public space in the last years of the 15th century, when the city market was transferred there from the Capitol, Piazza Navona has become a very important model of Baroque Roman architecture and art at the papal mandate of Innocent I (1644-1655) and whose family palace Palazzo Pamphili (1644-1650, today the Brazilian Embassy) overlooked the square. It has important sculptures and architectural creations. In the center stands the famous Fontana dei Quattro Fiume or Fountain of the Four Rivers (1651) by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, having in the center of the Obelisk of Domitian, who moved here in pieces Racecourse Maxentius.
Piazza Venezia
: takes its name from Cardinal Venezia who built the adjacent Palazzo Venezia, the former embassy in the city of the Republic of Venice. Located at the foot of Capitol Hill and near the Roman Forum. Dominated by the imposing Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II. In 2009 during excavations for Line C of the Rome Metro discovered in the middle of the square ancient ruins that have been identified by the Athenaeum of Emperor Hadrian.
: takes its name from Cardinal Venezia who built the adjacent Palazzo Venezia, the former embassy in the city of the Republic of Venice. Located at the foot of Capitol Hill and near the Roman Forum. Dominated by the imposing Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II. In 2009 during excavations for Line C of the Rome Metro discovered in the middle of the square ancient ruins that have been identified by the Athenaeum of Emperor Hadrian.
Capitol Hill
and Roman Forum
: The Capitoline Hill between the Market and the Areos Park is one of the seven hills of Rome. It was the citadel of the early Romans. It contains a few ancient ruins at ground level, and are almost completely covered by Medieval and Renaissance palaces. The Roman Forum is a rectangular square surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient government buildings in Rome's city center. Citizens of the ancient city referred to this place, initially market, as the Forum Magnum or just the Forum. It was for centuries the center of the public life of Rome: space triumph parade and elections, place of public speeches, trials and gladiatorial games and nucleus of commercial affairs. Here statues and monuments honoring some of the most influential figures in the city.
and Roman Forum: The Capitoline Hill between the Market and the Areos Park is one of the seven hills of Rome. It was the citadel of the early Romans. It contains a few ancient ruins at ground level, and are almost completely covered by Medieval and Renaissance palaces. The Roman Forum is a rectangular square surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient government buildings in Rome's city center. Citizens of the ancient city referred to this place, initially market, as the Forum Magnum or just the Forum. It was for centuries the center of the public life of Rome: space triumph parade and elections, place of public speeches, trials and gladiatorial games and nucleus of commercial affairs. Here statues and monuments honoring some of the most influential figures in the city.
Piazza di Spagna
: The Piazza di Spagna is one of the most famous squares of Rome, one of the most popular meeting points. The elegance is undoubtedly the main feature of the square, which in combination with the light of the sunset, the fountain of Bernini, the magnificent Spanish steps, an obelisk, and the beautiful church, creating an enchanting atmosphere. It is no coincidence that couture and famous fashion designers houses like Gucci, Bulgari, and Valentino chose to place just off the square their stores.
: The Piazza di Spagna is one of the most famous squares of Rome, one of the most popular meeting points. The elegance is undoubtedly the main feature of the square, which in combination with the light of the sunset, the fountain of Bernini, the magnificent Spanish steps, an obelisk, and the beautiful church, creating an enchanting atmosphere. It is no coincidence that couture and famous fashion designers houses like Gucci, Bulgari, and Valentino chose to place just off the square their stores.
Pantheon: The Pantheon in Rome
is an ancient religious building, located in Piazza della Rotonda (Rome). Build after the command of Agrippa in the 1st century BC and suffered several damages caused by fire, thus completely rebuilt by Hadrian in the early 2nd century AD Originally, the Pantheon was a temple to all the gods of Ancient Rome. Converted into a Christian church during the 7th century. It is the largest in size Roman monument that has survived until today, almost indestructible, because of continual use until today. It has given its name to a district of Rome. The name of the pantheon comes from the ancient Greek adjective pantheon, which means "all gods". The majority of Roman writers mention it by the Greek Pantheon name. The Romanised version of his name, Pantheum found in Pliny the Elder.
is an ancient religious building, located in Piazza della Rotonda (Rome). Build after the command of Agrippa in the 1st century BC and suffered several damages caused by fire, thus completely rebuilt by Hadrian in the early 2nd century AD Originally, the Pantheon was a temple to all the gods of Ancient Rome. Converted into a Christian church during the 7th century. It is the largest in size Roman monument that has survived until today, almost indestructible, because of continual use until today. It has given its name to a district of Rome. The name of the pantheon comes from the ancient Greek adjective pantheon, which means "all gods". The majority of Roman writers mention it by the Greek Pantheon name. The Romanised version of his name, Pantheum found in Pliny the Elder.
Terme di Caracalla: Caracalla's Baths
was the largest in the world when completed in 217m.Ch. and in operation for more than 300 years. The ruins of red bricks of the Baths located southeast of ancient Rome's center. The baths were huge buildings with murals and domes covering rooms. In this large complex of 27 acres housed facilities with seating for more than 1600 people. At a time it was crowded and Rome were few sanitary facilities, more than 50 baths of Imperial Rome played an important role in the lives of its citizens.
was the largest in the world when completed in 217m.Ch. and in operation for more than 300 years. The ruins of red bricks of the Baths located southeast of ancient Rome's center. The baths were huge buildings with murals and domes covering rooms. In this large complex of 27 acres housed facilities with seating for more than 1600 people. At a time it was crowded and Rome were few sanitary facilities, more than 50 baths of Imperial Rome played an important role in the lives of its citizens.
Via Veneto: The Via Vittorio Veneto
, known more as Via Veneto, one of the most expensive, most famous and luxurious streets of the city of Rome. He received its current name after World War II, in memory of the battle which took place in Vittorio Veneto region. During the imperial period was a suburb of luxurious villas of rich families. After the sack of Rome in the 5th century, the whole area turned into a desolate countryside. During the 17th century, after the construction of the Palazzo Barberini and the Villa Lountovizi regained its glory. Today has 18th and 19th-century architecture and features buildings of style Art Nouveau. He reached the peak of its fame in the 1960s, when the famous film stars frequented the numerous hotels and cafes, with the paparazzi to preying. This era immortalized in the film «La Dolce Vita» of Italian director Federico Fellini.
is the largest public park in Rome, has a lake, temples, fountains, statues and several museums while lying north of the Piazza di Spagna (Piazza di Spagna). The main entrances are located in Piazza del Popolo and Porta Pinciana at the end of Via Veneto. Borghese Park is a pleasant refuge from the noise of life in Rome. Villa Borghese also houses several museums. The most famous is the Museo e Galleria Borghese, which has a collection of sculptures with some important works by Canova (Canova) and Bernini (Bernini), including the latest masterpiece "The Abduction of Persephone by Pluto."
Porta Portege: The largest flea market in Rome is the Porta Portese
in Trastevere (Sunday 07: 00-13: 00). The only market that is open on Sundays, is a good market to buy one antique miniature at a good price after haggling.
in Trastevere (Sunday 07: 00-13: 00). The only market that is open on Sundays, is a good market to buy one antique miniature at a good price after haggling.
Quirinale (Palazzo Quirinale) is the current official residence of the President of the Italian Republic. Located on the Quirinale Hill, the tallest of the seven hills of Rome. It has housed thirty pontiffs, four kings and eleven presidents of the Italian Republic. The current position of the palace is in use since Roman times, as shown by the excavations of the gardens. In this hill, the Romans built temples for several deities by Flora in Cyrene, who gave his name to the hill. During the reign of Constantine, it was built there in the last cluster Roman baths, as evidenced by the statues of the twins Castor and Pollux to tame horses that decorate the fountain in the square. The Quirinale, being the tallest hill in Rome, was sought after and became a popular place for the Roman patricians, who built their luxurious mansions. Their example is the remains of a villa in the gardens of Quirinale, where he found a mosaic, part of the ancient floor. The palace was built in 1583 by Pope Gregory XIII as a papal summer residence.
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