The Eternal City, Rome is one of the greatest metropolises in the world and has a deeper history and cultural significance than the vast majority of places on the planet. From its origins, to being the centre of Rome, a central part of the Renaissance and home of the Catholic Church to its modern day position as a home for culture, industry and commerce. It’s a city that has more to say than most and we’re going to show you the top things to do when you arrive in it.
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The Vatican
For sheer grandeur there are few places on earth that can equal the Vatican City. Home to the pope and St Peter’s Basilica, the home of Catholicism is a feast for art lovers, has some of the most famous frescoes in the world and is also the resting place of popes and other greats. Visit the Vatican Museum and take in the famous frescoes of the Sistine Chapel and see Michelangelo’s brilliance in the first person.
Palatine Hill
Tranquil yet unforgettable, Palatine offers amazing views and also the excellent Museo Palatino, which is a great place to start your hill side efforts. Enjoy yourself when taking time to walk through the ruins which include the Domus Flavia and the Casa dei Grifi with its amazing stuccos. The Orti Faranesi gardens and Casa di Livia are also worthy of a visit.
Ostia Antica
Rome’s ancient port may not be the first place on your list of places to visit but it’s certainly worth seeing. Underrated, though one of the best tourist attractions in the area, Ostia has a range of well-preserved architectural wonders from Roman times and is great for exploration.
Roman Forum
Centre of Roman life and though it doesn’t still have the grandeur of old, it’s still a fantastic place to visit. There are plenty of tours around here to help you fill in the gaps if you can’t imagine it completely in its former glory.
Coliseum
No trip to Rome is complete without a visit to the Coliseum – the ancient home of Roman games and one of the most renowned landmarks of the great civilisation. Parked in the centre of the city, the Coliseum is used as a roundabout and whether you choose to go in or not you’ll certainly see it during your time there. A trip inside heralds all the secrets of the games, gladiatorial fights and also showcases Roman engineering at its best.
Catacombs of San Callisto
The Christian Catacombs of San Callisto are tucked away and a creepy yet very interesting place to visit. Holding over 500,000 people they offer an insight into the history of Rome and its macabre past. It’s a bit left field and a little weird, but if you like that sort of thing then it’s certainly one to see.
Hadrian’s Villa
One of Rome’s most notable Emperors, Hadrian’s Castel Sant Angelo looms large over the Tiber is an astonishing piece of architecture for its time and today hosts a museum and also the Emperor’s Mausoleum, as well as prison cells from the Middle Ages and former papal apartments.
Pantheon
An astonishing building and one that it’s hard to believe is over 2000 years old. It’s a magnificent structure and one of the must visit places when visiting the city. It’s a quick visit, though one that’s certain to impress.
Spanish Steps
A tourist’s mecca, the Spanish steps are there for taking pictures on, picnicking near or for just enjoying. Sit on them and soak up the unique Roman atmosphere – you have to. When in Rome and all that.
The Trevi Fountain
Iconic and amazing, The Trevi Fountain is the largest fountain in the city and showcases a variety of murals, fables and myths and though busy is well worth visiting and keeping a coin for.
Football
Rome is home to none other than Roma football club, a Serie A giant and one of the top teams in Italy. A visit to a home game at the Stadio Olimpico should be on your list of things to do when in the Eternal City. The atmosphere, style of play and the sheer passion that the Italian fans show towards the game is immense and this should certainly be on your list of things to do on a trip to Rome.
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