Circus Maximus

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 Circus […]

The Rome Metro Underground System

The Rome Metro Underground train system has lines A, B, and C. Lines A and B intersect at Rome Termini Station, the central public transport hub. At the same time, Line C is a new line connecting some of the Roman suburbs and is of little use to tourists: it runs between Monte Compatri and […]

Trevi Fountain

The Trevi Fountain (Italian: Fontana di Trevi) is Rome’s most iconic Baroque masterpiece, standing out as a true gem among the city’s hundreds of fountains. Majestic and theatrical, it evokes the grandeur of an ancient play carved in stone rather than merely a source of clean water. Thanks to its impressive scale, central location, and […]

Monument to Giuseppe Mazzini: A Gateway to the Aventine Hill

Set at the entrance to one of Rome’s most enchanting districts, the Monument to Giuseppe Mazzini (Monumento a Giuseppe Mazzini) stands as both a tribute to a visionary of Italian unification and a convenient landmark for visitors exploring the Aventine Hill. Perfectly situated roughly opposite the midpoint of the Circus Maximus—just before the climb to […]

Rome’s Rose Garden (Roseto Comunale): Where to See 1100 Varieties in Bloom

Rome’s Rose Garden (Roseto Comunale) on the Aventine Hill is one of the city’s most enchanting—and fleeting—attractions. Each spring, over 1,100 varieties of roses from around the world burst into colour, transforming this historic hillside into a fragrant sea of pinks, reds, yellows, and whites. With free entry and breathtaking views of the Palatine Hill […]

Palatine Hill

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 […]

Pincian Hill

Pincian Hill (Pincio) rises immediately north of the Quirinal Hill. Although it is not counted among the legendary Seven Hills of Rome, the Pincio remains one of the city’s most beloved viewpoints. History In antiquity, the Pincio lay outside Rome’s original boundaries; only with Emperor Aurelian’s defensive walls (3rd century AD) was it brought within […]

Altar of The Fatherland – The Victor Emmanuel II Monument

The Victor Emmanuel II Monument, often referred to as the Altar of the Nation (Altare della Patria) or simply the Vittoriano, is an imposing structure of white marble situated between Piazza Venezia and the Capitoline Hill. Officially inaugurated in 1911, it provides commanding views of Rome and houses a military museum dedicated to the country’s […]

Piazza del Popolo

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 […]