Best Things To Do in Rome

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The Best Tours in Rome

  • 1. VIP Colosseum Tour – Excellent guided tour of Ancient Rome, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Skip the line to enter all three sites. Relaxed and informative tour.
  • 2. Rome Food Tour by Night – A fun way to learn about traditional Roman cuisine while sampling various dishes.
  • 3. Roman Neighborhoods: Walking Food Tour – Excellent route of local shops and eateries with plenty of tastings (you’ll feel quite full by the end). A nice amount of time is spent in my preferred Roman neighborhood: Trastevere.
  • 4. The Pristine Sistine Early Entrance Small Group Vatican Tour – Undoubtedly the finest way to view the Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums, and St. Peter’s Basilica. No crowds, just art and architecture.
  • 5. A Day Tour of Rome – Excellent tour covering the key highlights of ancient Rome and the Vatican City. This is a good choice for those wanting a single tour that includes many of the major sites.
  • 6. Training Grounds – Children enjoy this greatly but instructors adjust the intensity and “practice” depending on your age. In all cases, everyone has a blast. Book well in advance.
  • 7. Bicycle Tour: Historic Appian Road, Aqueducts, & Underground Burial Places – Fun and easy countryside excursion with knowledgeable guide along rural routes. Mountain bicycles or electric assist bikes.
  • 8. Excursion to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast – Transportation and skilled guide for Pompeii with stops in Positano and the scenic Amalfi coastline. Lunch included. The best day trip from Rome.
  • 9. Rome Vespa Tour – Motorbike tour through the highlights of central Rome.
  • 10. Hop aboard Hop off Sightseeing Coach Tour – Open-top coach going a circular course between Termini and the Vatican. It stops near significant sights like St Peter’s Basilica, the Pantheon, and Colosseum.

The 45 Best Things to Do in Rome

1. Colosseum

Rome’s iconic amphitheater is the most spectacular of the city’s great monuments. This was ancient Rome’s showpiece stadium, a vast 50,000-seater used to stage gladiatorial games and blood shows involving animal hunts and public executions. Originally called the Flavian Amphitheater (the name Colosseum was coined in medieval times to refer to a colossal statue of Nero that stood nearby), it was constructed by the emperor Vespasian and inaugurated in AD 80. The design was a masterwork of ancient engineering with numbered entrance arches and seating in three steeply stacked tiers. Overhead, a vast canvas awning offered shade for spectators, while below the performers battled it out on the sand-covered arena. Beneath the arena was a network of subterranean corridors known as the hypogeum, used to pen animals and as an underground entrance for gladiators from the nearby Ludus Magister (gladiator school). The hypogeum is viewable only via guided tour – book in advance when you buy your tickets. Crowds are still the norm at the Colosseum and you’ll almost certainly have to queue to get in. To cut waiting time, either book your ticket online or buy at Palatine (where queues are shorter) – tickets cover the Colosseum, Palatine and Roman Forum. The VIP Colosseum Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill is highly recommended.

2. Roman Forum

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Stretching from the imposing walls of the Colosseum to the prominent Capitoline Hill, the expansive ruins of the Roman Forum once served as bustling center of ancient Rome, where grand temples, law courts, administrative buildings and lively plazas were crammed together. While few structures remain entirely intact, exploring the ruins offers a fascinating glimpse into Rome`s past. Some of the most well-preserved buildings stand in the northwestern sector, including the Curia—the original meeting place of the Roman Senate—and the majestic Arch of Septimius Severus, one of Rome`s most stately triumphal arches. Nearby, an arrangement of columns is left from the Temple of Saturn, where the city`s gold and silver stockpiles were securely kept. Moving toward the end nearest the Colosseum, the Temple of Caesar signifies the location of Julius Caesar`s cremation after his demise in 44 BC. Further on are the Casa delle Vestali, home to the Vestal Virgins, and the sturdy Arch of Titus honoring his victory over rebels in Jerusalem. Note that the same ticket grants entry to the Roman Forum as well as the Colosseum and Palatine Hill.

3. Palatine Hill

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Just down the road from the Colosseum, there was an area called the Palatine that is considered Rome`s mythical beginning – according to legend, Romulus established the city here in 753 BC. Later, it was Rome`s most prestigious neighborhood, where wealthy leaders and famous generals lived in the shadow of the imperial residence – the term `palace` originates from the Latin name for the hill, palatium. Most of the ruins visible today are remnants of the emperor Domitian`s expansive 1st-century royal complex. Points of interest include the emperor`s private sports arena; a small exhibition of artifacts discovered on site; the Casa di Augusto, the emperor`s private living space; and the Casa di Livia, home of Augustus` wife. In the northeast corner, known as the Orti Farnesiani, one can enjoy stunning perspectives from an observation deck overlooking the Roman Forum.Note that the Palatine is included on the same ticket as the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

4. Capitoline Museums

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Founded in the year 1471, the Capitoline Museums are considered to be the oldest public museums in the world. They are undoubtedly among Rome`s best collections, showcasing spectacular classical sculptures and paintings from the Renaissance era. The museums reside in two elegant palazzi on Piazza del Campidoglio, itself one of Rome`s most stunning plazas. (The third building on the piazza, Palazzo Senatorio, serves as Rome`s City Hall.) Museum visits commence in Palazzo dei Conservatori, whose courtyard is littered with giant marble fragments – originally deriving from a colossal statue of Constantine in the Roman Forum. Upstairs, observe the renowned Capitoline She-wolf, and a portrait of Medusa by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Continuing upwards, the second-floor picture gallery holds some magnificent Renaissance and baroque paintings by celebrated artists like Caravaggio, Titian, and Rubens. From the palazzo, an underground passage leads to another part of the museum in Palazzo Nuovo containing yet more phenomenal sculptures – one of the finest pieces depicts the Capitoline Gaul, a disturbing portrayal of a dying Gaul warrior.

5. Victor Emmanuel Monument

a statue of a statue of a man on a horse

Towering prominently over Piazza Venezia, this colossal white monument dominates Rome’s skyline. However dramatic it is, locals dislike it who dismiss it as merely a scenic viewing point, commenting that it’s the sole place in town where it can’t truly be seen from. Undoubtedly, the panoramas it offers are spectacular, particularly if taking the panoramic elevator (€7/3.50) to the top. Known as Altare della Patria (Altar of the Fatherland) or Vittoriano, it was built towards the end of the 19th century to celebrate Italian unification and to honor Italy’s first king, Victor Emanuel II, who’s immortalized in the massive equestrian statue. In addition to climbing its enormous terraces, you can also explore the monument’s cavernous interior. Visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and check for exhibitions: art at the Complesso del Vittoriano, and history at the Museo Centrale del Risorgimento.

6. Trajan’s Markets

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The towering red brick structure of Trajan`s Markets was the monumental centerpiece of Trajan`s 2nd century Forum, the last and grandest of the Imperial Fora. Initially thought to have served as an ancient marketplace, scholars now believe it housed administrative offices for the forum. Today it is home to a museum chronicling the history and architecture of the Imperial Fora, displaying archaeological artifacts and architectural reconstructions. However, the true highlight remains the building itself, a massive three-level semicircle focused around a vast Great Hall. Sweeping views of the forums can be enjoyed from the top.

7. Piazza Navona

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Nowhere is Rome`s everlasting beauty summed up more completely than this lovely piazza in the heart of the historic center. Positioned over a first-century stadium – hence its stretched oval shape – it`s flanked by stylish baroque palazzi and focused around three ornamental fountains. The most spectacular of these is the central Fountain of the Four Rivers, a flamboyant baroque development created by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Bernini was the undisputed star of Rome`s 17th-century art world, but he faced stiff competition from his despised rival, Francesco Borromini, writer of the piazza`s landmark church, the Chiesa di Sant’Agnese in Agone. Borromini likewise had a hand in Palazzo Pamphilj, the classy palace which today houses the Brazilian Embassy at the southern end of the square. Nowadays, the piazza is a great place to hang around and watch street artists at work. You can likewise go underground and discover Domitian’s ancient stadium beneath the square – the entrance is at Via di Tor Sanguigna 3.

8. Pantheon

a large room with a large clock on the wall

Alongside the Colosseum, this ancient structure is Rome’s most spectacular remnant. Indeed, it is scarcely even a remnant at all, having remained essentially unchanged since constructed by the emperor Hadrian approximately 125 AD. The Pantheon (deriving from the Greek terms pan, meaning all, andtheon, meaning gods) was at first a temple dedicated to all the divinities of Roman mythology. But in 608, it was consecrated as a Christian church and became the Basilica di Santa Maria ad Martyres, which remains its official appellation presently. It’s an imposing structure. The entrance portico, fronted by sixteen gigantic granite columns, leads into a cavernous, beautifully proportioned interior decorated in lavish marble. Here you’ll find the tombs of kings Vittorio Emanuele II and Umberto I, as well as that of Renaissance artist Raphael. Up above, light (and rain) streams in through the oculus in the center of the dome. This vast concrete cupola was the largest in the world for centuries and is still regarded as the ancient Roman’s greatest architectural feat.

9. Trevi Fountain

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Rome’s most prominently located and acclaimed fountain, and home to one of the city’s most popular rituals of experience. According to custom, tossing a coin into the Trevi fountain will ensure a return to Rome someday. And judging by the €3000 or so that’s thrown in on an normal day, a lot of people want to come back. (The money collected is donated to charity.) The fountain was completed in 1762, having taken some 30 years to build. Its lavish design is the work of artist Nicola Salvi and occupies the entire side of the 17th-century Palazzo Poli. The central persona is the god Oceanus, who is shown standing in a seashell-shaped chariot that is being pulled by seahorses. Flanking him are two figures representing Abundance and Healthfulness. Over the years, the fountain has featured in numerous films. Most famously, Anita Ekberg splashed around with Marcello Mastroianni in Federico Fellini’s La Dolce Vita

10. St Peter’s Basilica

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The Catholic world considers the Vatican`s monumental centerpiece, St Peter’s Basilica, the most crucial church. For centuries it was the largest church globally, and even today its scale and grandeur are astonishing. Construction of the current basilica began over a 4th-century church and concluded in 1626 after around 120 years of building. Many renowned artists and architects of the Renaissance and Baroque eras worked on it, such as Bramante, Raphael, Domenico Fontana, and Carlo Maderno. Michelangelo shaped the Pietà sculpture just inside the main entryway and designed the basilica`s stunning dome, and baroque maestro Bernini produced the baldachin above the central altar. Below the cavernous interior, you can explore the Vatican grottoes and, with prior reservation, visit St Peter’s tomb. Most people arrive at St Peter’s by way of Ottaviano metro station, but the optimum route is along Via della Conciliazione. This monumental road leads directly to St Peter’s Square, allowing magnificent views of the basilica’s huge façade. Note that strict dress codes are enforced, so if you want to go inside the basilica, make sure to cover your legs and shoulders.

11. Vatican Museums

Home to the Sistine Chapel and the breathtaking art collection that popes have developed over the centuries, this is one of the world’s great museums. Located within the Palazzo Apostolico, it houses several kilometers’ worth of galleries and hallways containing masterpieces, though it’s impossible to see every artwork here. Even rushing through, you should plan for at least three hours to take in a selection. It’s also one of Italy’s most visited sights, so the queues to enter can extend for as long as the admiration felt within, therefore prebooking tickets online or opting for Tuesday or Thursday afternoons are generally advised. Works not to overlook include the Laocoön and Apollo Belvedere sculptures in the Museo Pio-Clementino, Raphael’s renowned fresco The School of Athens within the Raphael Rooms, and naturally Michelangelo`s ceiling fresco (1508-12) and west wall masterpiece (1535-41) in the Sistine Chapel itself, which respectively portray nine Genesis scenes across 800 square meters and God`s judgment over souls.

12. Castel Sant’Angelo

With its distinctive circular form and location beside a river, Castel Sant`Angelo is one of Rome`s most storied landmarks. Originally designed as a mausoleum for the emperor Hadrian in 139 AD, it was later fortified and taken over by the papacy, who used it as a safe refuge in times of danger. Pope Clement VII famously sheltered there during the 1527 Sack of Rome, reaching it by way of a hidden passageway from the Vatican. The castle`s name, Castle of the Holy Angel, refers to a vision of an angel that Pope Gregory saw there in 590. Nowadays, Castel Sant`Angelo is one of Rome`s most popular museums. Exploring within its walls allows one to learn about its lengthy, turbulent history and visit the lavish papal living quarters. Be sure to check out the Sala Paolina with its beautiful Renaissance frescoes and the stunning views from the terrace.

13. Church of Saint Louis of the French

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The historic place of worship for Rome`s French community, the lavishly ornate Baroque Chiesa di San Luigi dei Francesi, houses some truly exceptional artworks. Chief among them is a renowned trio of masterpieces by Caravaggio known as the St Matthew cycle. Created between 1599 and 1602, these three works – The Summoning of St Matthew, The Martyrdom of St Matthew, and The Inspiration of St Matthew – hang in the last chapel on the left, the Cappella Contarelli. The artist initially submitted a canvas entitled The Angel and St Matthew for the chapel but it was rejected as its starkly realistic depiction of the saint was deemed scandalously irreverent. While the Caravaggio paintings may be the church`s primary attraction, several other notable works are also housed within. Specifically worthy of mention is a series of frescoes by Domenichino depicting episodes from the life of Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music and musicians.

14. Campo de’ Fiori

This vibrant public square is always bustling with activity. Every weekday morning, colorful produce stalls take over the stone pavement for the customary morning marketplace. During lunchtime, the square-side eateries do a brisk business serving patrons, and in the evening the square hosts a lively social scene frequented by many young visitors and international students. In the center of the commotion, the hooded statue of Giordano Bruno casts a grim shadow – the famous monument stands at the precise location where the philosopher monk was burned for heresy in 1600. A brief walk from the Campo lies Piazza Farnese which exudes a rather refined atmosphere. Overlooking Piazza Farnese is Palazzo Farnese, considered a model of Renaissance architecture and currently housing the French Embassy. The palazzo boasts some superb frescoes by Annibale Carracci, which may be appreciated on a guided visit – online reservation is necessary.

15. Largo di Torre Argentina

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Most people pass directly through this busy transportation hub, however the square contains significant historical importance. The central sunken area known as the Area Sacra is where Brutus and his fellow conspirators stabbed Julius Caesar to death on the Ides of March in the year 44 BC when it was a part of the Theater of Pompey. It is now home to the remains of four Republican-era temples, with the earliest dating back to the 3rd century BC. While off-limits to humans, it hosts a thriving community of cats cared for by a volunteer-run Cat Sanctuary. The Teatro Argentina, Rome’s premier theater, is situated on the western edge of the square, where Rossini’s opera The Barber of Seville had its premiere in 1816.

16. Piazza di Spagna & the Spanish Steps

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Gleaming recently renovated, Rome’s most renowned staircase gracefully rises from Piazza di Spagna. You`ll likely pass through this busy square and pause on the Spanish Steps, providing a welcome rest for weary legs. Reach the top rewards with magnificent perspectives from the landmark church, Trinità dei Monti. Despite their name, the Steps were constructed not by Spanish people – the name referenced the nearby Spanish Embassy to the Holy See. Before the Steps sits the piazza’s fountain, known as the Barcaccia. Depicting a sunken boat, it designed below street level to compensate for low water pressure. Extending off the piazza to the west is Via dei Condotti, Rome’s premier avenue. Also noteworthy the house to the right of the Steps where Romantic poet John Keats spent his final months. For optimal photographic moments, try visiting between mid-April and mid-May hundreds colorful azaleas displayed on the Steps.

17. Piazza del Popolo

Piazza del Popolo is one of Rome`s premier squares, situated at what was formerly the city`s primary northern entrance. The piazza dates back to 1538 but owes its current appearance to a 19th century revamp by the architect Giuseppe Valadier. Guarding the square`s southern entrance are the non-identical twin churches of Santa Maria dei Miracoli and Santa Maria in Montesanto – these mark the point where three of central Rome`s main roads converge – Via del Corso, Via del Babuino and Via Ripetta. Because of this, this section of Rome is known as the Trident (Trident). Looming over on the other side of the piazza is the square`s grand gateway (the Porta del Popolo), crafted by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. The piazza has long been a popular hangout spot – in past centuries, public executions were carried out here, and today it`s often utilized for concerts and political rallies. It`s a great place for people watching.

18. Santa Maria del Popolo

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Highlighting works by Pinturicchio, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Bernini, this place of worship stands out as one of Rome’s richest religious sites for art, however it is often overlooked by guests. It was originally established in 1099 to ward off the phantom of Nero, believed to haunt the vicinity, but was subsequently altered in the late 15th century. In the early 1500s, Bramante remodeled the choir area and designed the apse which was then decorated by Pinturicchio, one of the top creative minds of Renaissance Rome. Other notable parts include the Chigi Chapel, which was envisioned by Raphael and concluded by Bernini who added the figures of Daniel and Habakkuk. To the left of the main altar, the Cerasi Chapel contains two Caravaggio paintings: the Conversion of St Paul and the chillingly realistic Crucifixion of St Peter.

19. San Giovanni in Laterano

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This landmark basilica is the Pope’s seat as the Bishop of Rome, and the oldest of the city’s four papal basilicas (the others are St Peter’s, Santa Maria Maggiore and San Paolo Fuori Le Mura). It was founded by Constantine in the 4th century, and for a long period was the main papal church. Over the course of its lifetime, it has been remodeled many times; much of its baroque interior dates to a 17th-century makeover by Francesco Borromini, and the huge white façade, complete with its 15 giant statues, was added in 1735. The echoing interior is a magnificent sight with its gilded ceiling, 13th-century mosaic floor, and a series of huge marble apostles. A towering Gothic baldachin, said to contain the heads of Saints Peter and Paul, stands over the main altar, whilst behind, sparkling mosaics adorn the vast apse. Don’t miss the tranquil 13th-century cloisters – accessible to the left of the altar – and, near the main entrance, a column sporting traces of a fresco by Giotto.

20. San Clemente Basilica

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A brief walk from the Colosseum, this long-established place of worship vividly illustrates Rome’s layered past spanning many eras. Below the street-level church lie the remnants of an earlier 4th-century basilica, which itself stands above the ruins of an ancient housing complex and a 2nd-century pagan temple (Mithraeum). There’s some excellent art in the main basilica, like a magnificent apse mosaic, the Triumph of the Cross, and a series of 15th-century frescoes in the Chapel of St Catherine. Underground, look out for some fragmentary 11th-century frescoes in the basilica inferiore and the Mithraic altar depicting a relief of the god Mithras sacrificing a bull. The pagan cult of Mithraism was quite popular in ancient Rome, especially among military members, and temples were built throughout the city, generally in below-ground locations.

21. The Borghese Galleries

This esteemed museum is one of Rome’s finest collections, housing an exquisite array of Renaissance and Baroque artworks. Advance booking is necessary to tour – either online or by phone – but it`s worth the effort. The foundation of the museum traces to Cardinal Scipione Borghese in the 17th century, and today the selection remains showcased in the villa he constructed for safekeeping. This elegant manor, known as the Casino Borghese, is itself a sight with its palatial rooms and lavish decor. The star exhibits primarily occupy the ground floor, including Paolina Bonaparte Borghese`s languid self-portrait by Antonio Canova and a series of mythical sculptures by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Also on the ground floor is a room full of canvases by Caravaggio like the charming Boy with a Basket of Fruit. Perhaps the most renowned of the museum’s paintings is Titian’s Sacred and Profane Love, among the many masterworks displayed in the upstairs picture gallery.

22. Villa Borghese

Rome’s central park provides a perfect place to unwind and recharge. Covering around 80 hectares of grass and woodland, it incorporates what was once the seventeenth-century estate of Cardinal Scipione Borghese. Pathways crisscross the greenery, guiding to a small lake for boating, the scenic arena called Piazza di Siena, and a lovely viewpoint on Pincio Hill. There are also several excellent museums situated throughout the park, such as the fabulous Borghese Galleries. Bicycle rentals are accessible at various points, otherwise the park is simple to explore on foot.

23. The Villa Giulia National Etruscan Museum

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Italy’s foremost collection of Etruscan treasures is displayed at this attractive museum on the edge of Villa Borghese park. It’s a bit removed from crowded areas but certainly worth searching out. Exhibitions, ranging from gold jewelry to ceramics, vases, and bronzeware, are housed in Villa Giulia, an elegant Renaissance mansion constructed for Pope Julius III. Many artifacts were unearthed at sites in northern Lazio such as Cerveteri and Tarquinia, both significant centers in the pre-Roman Etruscan era. A collection highlight is the celebrated 6th-century sarcophagus known as the Sarcophagus of the Betrothed.

24. Appian Way

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Known to Italians as Via Appia Antica and also referred to as the “Queen of Roads” by ancient peoples, the Appian Way was considered the most renowned highway of the ancient world. It stretched approximately 540 kilometers, connecting Rome with the southeastern Adriatic port city of Brindisi. The oldest segment – from Rome to the town of Capua near Naples – was constructed in the 4th century BC by Appius Claudius Caecus, for whom it is named. This initial portion was later expanded and the full road was completed by 190 BC. Portions of the original paved roadway still survive today, featuring heavy basalt stone blocks. Currently, the Appia`s principal attractions are the underground burial chambers known as catacombs situated beneath it. Beginning in the 2nd century, early Christians excavated about 300 kilometers of tunnels below to use as tombs – Roman law prohibited burial within city boundaries and land was too expensive for many citizens to purchase. Over subsequent centuries, hundreds of thousands of individuals were interred there, including numerous saints, martyrs, and popes.

25. Bocca della Verità

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To look at, the Bocca della Verità (Mouth of Truth) is a curious yet unremarkable archaeological artifact – a large marble disk with an old man`s bearded face carved into it. But what consistently attracts crowds – and there`s nearly always a line of people waiting to snap a selfie with it – is the legend surrounding it. According to a long-held myth, the mouth serves as a kind of ancient falsehood-detector that will clamp shut on anyone declaring an untruth with their hand inside. Few seem to have lost their fingers, but that didn’t prevent Gregory Peck from deceiving Audrey Hepburn in the classic movie Roman Holiday. The Mouth, which likely formed part of an ancient fountain, sits in the porch of the Chiesa di Santa Maria in Cosmedin, an attractive 12th-century church.

26. Altar of the Peace of Agustus

a painting of a group of people on a wall Contemporary architecture blends seamlessly with ancient traditions at this compact museum. Designed by American architect Richard Meier, a striking glass and travertine pavilion shelters the Altar to the Augustan Peace,Ara Pacis Augustae, a sizable marble altar built in 9 BC to celebrate the peace established under emperor Augustus. Originally located in the Campus Martius just south of its present placement, the altar was gradually taken apart by collectors through the centuries until being reconstructed in 1937 to its initial form. The outcome is one of the great masterworks of classical sculpture. Its sides embellished with narratives portraying a procession of diverse figures such as members of the Imperial family (Augustus, his wife Livia, and adopted son Tiberius) as well as general Marcus Agrippa).

27. Catacombs

a dimly lit tunnel in a dark tunnel Several of the creepy underground burial sites that can be explored along the Appian Way are quite sizable and popular attractions. The largest and most visited is the Catacombs of San Callisto. Tours of these places, like all the underground tunnels, must be guided – with nearly 20km of passageways below, one wouldn`t want to become lost in the darkness. Dating to the 2nd century AD, these catacombs served as an extremely widely used resting place – containing the remains of hundreds of thousands of individuals including many martyrs and 16 popes. A brief walk away is the San Sebastiano Basilica, situated above a second complex of underground burial chambers, the Catacombs of San Sebastiano. Prior to descending below, take some time to peek inside the basilica, which was constructed on the site where St Sebastian`s body was laid and holds one of the arrows used to end his life. The catacombs have several underground tombs and lots of ancient written tributes dedicated to saints Peter and Paul, whose relics were supposedly safeguarded here during a period of Christian oppression.

28. National Museum of Ancient Art – Palazzo Barberini

a building with a clock on the front of it A grand 17th century palace, Palazzo Barberini houses the exquisite art collection of the Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Antica. Constructed at the behest of Pope Urban VIII, the palace stands as one of Rome`s magnificent baroque structures, a towering mansion built. Many renowned architects of the time worked on it, including the famous but opposing Bernini and Borromini who both made monumental staircases. The gallery is situated on the first floor of the building and contains some stunning Renaissance and Baroque pieces. There is a well known Raphael painting depicting his lover, the Fornarina, and Hans Holbein`s celebrated portrait of King Henry VIII. Caravaggio also has a role with his vivid description of Judith Beheading Holofernes. Surpassing them all though is Pietro da Cortona`s awesome frescoTriumph of Divine Providence in the central hall).

29. National Roman Museum: Palazzo Massimo alle Terme

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