Rome Attractions & Sightseeing

Piazza del Colosseo, Rome, , Lazio

Emperor Vespasian, founder of the Flavian Dynasty, started construction of the Colosseum in AD 72. It was completed in AD 80, the year after Vespasian's death.

Between the Capitol and the Colosseum, Rome, , Lazio

Today, the forum known as the Forum Romanum can look like a disorderly collection of ruins to the uninitiated, but with some imagination you can see the Roman empire come back to life at this site.

Piazza della Rotonda, Rome, , Lazio

Built more than 1800 years ago, the magnificent Pantheon building still stands as a reminder of the great Roman empire. The building's dome, more than 43 meters high is most impressive. It was the largest dome in the world until 1436 when the Florence Cathedral was constructed.

Rome, , Lazio

The Piazza Navone is one of the most famous and arguably the most beautiful of Rome's many squares. The large and lively square features no less than three magnificent fountains. Another eyecatcher is the baroque church of Sant'Agnese in Agone.

Vatican City, Rome, , Lazio

The Sistine Chapel ceiling painted by Michel Angelo is decorated with scenes from Genesis whilst the altar wall is a depiction of the Last Judgement.

Piazza di Spagna, Rome, , Lazio

The Piazza di Spagna or Spanish Square is connected to a French church (Trinità dei Monti) on top of the hill via a long staircase, known as the Scalinata della Trinità dei Monti or Spanish Steps.

Piazza San Pietro, Vatican City, , Lazio

Emperor Constantine, the first Christian emperor of Rome, ordered to build a basilica on Vatican Hill. The location was symbolic: this was the place where Saint Peter, the chief apostle, was buried in 64 A.D. A small shrine already existed on the site but it was now replaced by a new building church was completed around 349 A.D.

Vatican City, Rome, , Lazio

Officially the State of the Vatican City and ruled by the Bishop of Rome, The Pope. Crammed with fabulous works of art, the highlight is the Sistine Chapel Ceiling.

Piazza di Trevi, Rome, , Lazio

The Trevi fountain is at the ending part of the Aqua Virgo, an aqueduct constructed in 19 BC. It brings water all the way from the Salone Springs (approx 20km from Rome) and supplies the fountains in the historic center of Rome with water.

Via XX Settembre, , Emilia-Romagna 47900

A once beautiful arch that was dedicated to Augustus in 29 B.C. to celebrate his victories over Marcus Antonius and Cleopatra in 31 B.C. at Actium.

Via di San Gregorio, near Piazza del Colosseo, , Lazio

The large arch with 3 archways is almost 26m (85ft) wide and 21m (69ft) high. During construction, many parts from older structures were reused, which was common practice at the time. The statues at the top were Arch of Constantine, Rome taken from the Forum of Trajan.

Largo di Torre Argentina, Rome, , Lazio

The four temples of the Area Sacra dell’Argentina date from the 4th to 2nd centuries B.C. The remains we see now are the result of renovations by emperor Domitianus. The temple complex was part of an area at the center of the Campus Martius that also included the more recent Theatre of Pompey, the Hecatostylum - a portal with 100 columns

Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore, 00184 Rome, , Lazio

The basilica is rich in works of art, among them the frescos by Guido Reni (1575 - 1642) and the coffered ceiling by Giuliano Giamberti

Via delle Terme di Caracalla, Rome, , Lazio

The red-brick ruins of the Baths of Caracalla are situated southeast of ancient Rome's center. This huge 27 acre complex (11 hectares) housed bathing facilities with seats for more than 1600 people.

Piazza del Campidoglio, Rome, , Lazio

Several important temples were built at the Capitoline Hill by the Romans: the Temple of Juno Moneta, the Temple of Virtus and the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus Capitolinus, the most important temple in ancient Rome.

Via del Biscione, 00186 Roma (Latium), Italy, , Lazio

The colourful market, trattorias and down-to-earth bars retain the animated atmosphere of what was once the roughest part of the city in Rennaisance times.

Piazza del Campidoglio, Rome, , Lazio

he museums, housed in two palaces, are situated around a central square – or piazza – designed by Michelangelo Buonarroti in 1536 and completed over a period of more than 400 years. The museums are connected via an underground tunnel, which also leads to the ancient Tabularium.

Lungotevere Castello 50, , Lazio

During its many years of existence, the building functioned first as a mausoleum, then became part of the city wall and later was turned into a fortress before it functioned as a papal residence and finally as a barracks and military prison. It is currently a national museum.

Via Labicana, 95, 00184 Roma (RM), Italy, , Lazio

Its magnificent frescoes and its twelfth-century mosaic of the Cross as the Tree of Life will engage your mind and heart. You can travel back in time and visit a fourth-century basilica before exploring what was once a pagan temple!

Via del Circo Massimo, Rome, , Lazio

Chariot races were one of the Roman's most popular form of entertainment. Romulus, the first of Rome's seven kings, is said to have held chariot races.