Rome

Nestled within the lush Villa Borghese gardens, the Pietro Canonica Museum occupies the former residence of the 19th-century sculptor and musician. This fortress-style villa, now a free museum, invites visitors […]

The Triton Fountain, or Fontana del Tritone, stands in the bustling Piazza Barberini in Rome. Commissioned by Pope Urban VIII and sculpted by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the same artist behind […]

Capitoline Hill, one of Rome’s seven historic hills, is home to the Piazza del Campidoglio, an elegant public square designed by Michelangelo. Overlooking the Roman Forum, the square features the […]

Leading from Capitoline Hill through the Roman Forum and down to the Colosseum, Via Sacra, or Sacred Road, once served as the main thoroughfare of ancient Rome. This historic path, […]

Farnese Palace, a majestic Renaissance structure in Rome, was originally the residence of the noble Farnese family. Designed by a team of renowned architects, including Michelangelo, and adorned with frescoes […]

Trajan’s Market, or Mercati di Traiano, was a multifunctional complex in ancient Rome, serving as both a shopping center and an administrative hub for the Imperial Forum. Located in the […]

Piazza della Rotonda, one of the liveliest squares in the heart of Rome, centers around the Pantheon, an iconic ancient monument. The piazza is lined with bustling bars, historical cafés, […]

Built in the 1st century, the Stadium of Domitian was Ancient Rome’s only stadium constructed in masonry and could accommodate around 30,000 spectators for sporting events. Located beneath the bustling […]

Rome’s Basilica of San Clemente, often called the ‘lasagna church’ due to its layered history, is a remarkable site that reveals multiple eras of Roman heritage. The 12th-century interior is […]

At the center of St. Peter’s Square, the Vatican Obelisk rises 84 feet (26 meters) into the sky, symbolizing the Catholic Church’s power. Originally from Heliopolis, Egypt, the red-granite obelisk […]

Via Nazionale, a bustling thoroughfare, cuts straight through Rome’s historic heart, connecting Piazza della Repubblica near the main Termini train station to Largo Magnanapoli, just steps from the monumental Piazza […]

Cross the Tiber River via the Ponte Sisto bridge, and Piazza Trilussa welcomes you to the bohemian neighborhood of Trastevere. Named after the 19th-century Roman satirical poet Carlo Alberto Salustri, […]

Nestled in the heart of Rome’s historic Jewish Ghetto, the Turtle Fountain (Fontana delle Tartarughe) stands as a charming 16th-century sculptural landmark in Piazza Mattei. Originally crafted by Giacomo della […]

The Tiber River, or Fiume Tevere, has been the lifeblood of Rome for several millennia. The Eternal City was founded on its banks, and the river continues to be an […]

Perched on the Aventine Hill, the Orange Garden (Giardino degli Aranci) was once part of a medieval fortress. Today, it is a tranquil public park known for its fragrant orange […]

Welcome to Rome is an engaging multimedia experience that brings 3,000 years of Roman history to life in just 30 minutes. Located in the heart of Italy’s capital, this attraction […]

Nestled on one of Rome’s seven historic hills, Oppian Hill Park (Parco del Colle Oppio) overlooks the iconic Colosseum. This site once hosted part of Nero’s lavish Domus Aurea palace […]

Part of the fourth-century Villa of Maxentius complex along the Via Appia Antica, the Circus of Maxentius (Circo di Massenzio) stands as a well-preserved chariot racetrack in the Roman countryside. […]

The Golden House of Nero, or Domus Aurea, stands as a testament to the Roman emperor’s penchant for opulence. Constructed after the great fire of AD 64 destroyed his original […]

Nestled in the modest Testaccio neighborhood, the Testaccio Market (Mercato di Testaccio) stands as a daily testament to central Rome’s working-class roots. Housed in a modern building with a glass […]

Via dei Coronari, a short and picturesque cobblestone lane, stretches from the north side of Piazza Navona toward the River Tiber in Rome. This charming street is lined with ivy-covered, […]

At the top of the Spanish Steps, the church and convent of Trinità dei Monti stand with two twin bell towers, creating one of Rome’s most recognizable vistas. Though its […]

The 16th-century Church of Saint Louis of the French (Chiesa di San Luigi dei Francesi), located near Piazza Navona, is renowned for its historical and artistic significance. Commissioned by the […]

Via Veneto, a stylish thoroughfare in central Rome, gained its reputation for elegance and became the mid-century stomping ground of international celebrities and paparazzi, famously featured in Federico Fellini’s 1960 […]