The Circus Maximus (in Italian Circo Massimo) is the giant racetrack of ancient Rome, situated on the left bank of the Tiber River, between the Palatine and Aventine hills, near the center of the modern city. Check Your Knowledge Before Visit the Circus Maximus The Name The name Circo Massimo comes from the Latin […]
Palatine Hill, or Monte Palatino in Italian, overlooks the Roman Forum and the Circus Maximus. Rome was founded here, and no visit to the Eternal City is complete without exploring its rich history. The hill is central to the legend of Romulus and Remus and features a green area with wildflowers among ruins and the […]
Rome is one of the most beautiful cities globally, with the most significant number of monuments, squares, churches, attractions, and artworks. Certainly, more than three days in Rome is needed to see everything the city has to offer, but it’s enough to see all the highlights if you manage your time effectively. Things to Know […]
During an Italian vacation, the main question that comes up in your mind is usually: “What to see in Rome.” There are many must-see places, and here you will find the top 30 tourist attractions you can visit in the Eternal City even if you have only one day. If you have 2-3 days, you can […]
The Victor Emmanuel II Monument also referred to as the Altar of the Nation (Altare della Patria or Il Vittoriano) is an impressive building of white marble between Piazza Venezia and the Capitoline Hill, inaugurated in 1911. Moreover, it provides excellent views of Rome. A military museum can be visited inside. The monument is known […]
Piazza del Popolo is located between the Pincio district and the banks of the Tiber River. There are churches, fountains, monuments, and ancient and modern marble memoirs on the square. It was rebuilt by a Valadier architect in 1834, who designed two half-laps to the Obelisk. History Piazza del Popolo is the site where foreigners […]
The Fountain of the Four Rivers (Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi) by Gian Lorenzo Bernini was inaugurated in 1651. It was commissioned by Pope Innocent X and is located in the Piazza Navona in Rome. Statues of the fountain symbolize four significant rivers of that time: the Nile, the Ganges, the Danube, and the Rio de […]
The Basilica of Saint John in Lateran (San Giovanni in Laterano) is defined as “the mother of all churches in the world.” It represents the mixture between the Pagan and Christian eras. You should visit the museum, which collects precious liturgical furnishings, sculptures, and ornaments of an ancient basilica. It was the first Christian basilica […]
The Appian Way or Via Appia Antica in Rome is an ancient road built in 312 B.C. by Appius Claudius Caecus. The city’s gateway to the East connected Rome with Capua. It stretched from the Roman Forum 400 miles to Brindisi, where ships sailed to Egypt and Greece, and it served as a military and […]
Located in the heart of the ancient city of Rome, the Arch of Janus holds a distinctive place in the architectural and historical landscape of the city. As the only surviving quadrifrons or four-faced, triumphal arch in Rome, it carries with it centuries of history and mystery. Thought to have been constructed in the 4th […]
The Colosseum is the most famous site in Rome. It is located to the south of the central part of the Eternal City and is full of beautiful narrow streets. Although this area is always full of tourists, it could be an excellent choice to stay there because of its convenient location connected to Metro […]
The Basilica of St. Stephen in the Round on the Caelian Hill (Italian: Basilica di Santo Stefano al Monte Celio) is a historic church in Rome. It is one of the city’s oldest and most influential churches, dating back to the 5th century. The basilica is renowned for its unique circular design, and its interior is […]
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