Rome

Perched above the Roman Forum, Domus Augustana served as the private residence of several Roman emperors within the vast palace complex on Palatine Hill. This nearly 2,000-year-old site, often overlooked […]

The 17th-century Church of Sant’Agnese in Agone, located in Piazza Navona, was originally the personal chapel of Pope Innocent X, whose residence, the Palazzo Pamphili, stands adjacent. This baroque masterpiece […]

Dedicated to one of Italy’s most influential figures, the Leonardo da Vinci Experience Museum in Rome offers a unique and immersive exploration of the artist and engineer’s work. Located in […]

At the height of its power, Rome served as the capital of a vast empire, adorned with monumental temples, opulent villas, and civic buildings constructed around 2,000 years ago. Today, […]

St. Paul’s Within the Walls Church, also known as Chiesa di San Paolo Entro le Mura, stands as a significant landmark in Rome, the heart of the Catholic world. Constructed […]

In Rome, the Holy Stairs (Scala Sancta) stand as a revered site for Catholic pilgrims and popes alike. Comprising 28 marble steps, these stairs are believed to have been climbed […]

Built near the Pantheon, the Basilica di Santa Maria sopra Minerva stands on the site of an ancient temple dedicated to the goddess Minerva. As Rome’s only medieval Gothic church, […]

Nestled in the heart of Rome’s Trastevere neighborhood, Piazza di San Cosimato has been a focal point for the local community for over a century. This modest yet vibrant morning […]

The Church of St. Peter in Chains, or San Pietro in Vincoli, is a historic site in Rome that dates back to the fifth century. It houses the chains believed […]

The Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem, located in Rome’s eastern Esquilino neighborhood, is one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome. This historic site houses significant relics, believed […]

In the heart of the Roman Forum, the House of the Vestal Virgins stands as a testament to one of ancient Rome’s most revered cults. Dating back to the sixth […]

The Ara Pacis Museum, a striking modernist structure in Rome, houses the Ara Pacis, or Altar of Peace, a monumental symbol from ancient Roman times. Commissioned by Emperor Augustus to […]

The Basilica of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, a ninth-century church and convent, is built over the ancient Roman home of Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music, who was martyred […]

The Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria, designed by baroque architect Carlo Maderno in the 17th century, is a testament to the ornate and opulent style of the era. Located […]

The Basilica di Santa Prassede, a ninth-century church in Rome, houses the remains of Saint Praxedes, who aided Christians fleeing Roman persecution in the second century. Inside, intricate gold-flecked Byzantine […]

The Seven Hills of Rome, or Sette Colli di Roma, form the historic and cultural backbone of the city, from its legendary founding to the present day. These hills, including […]

Nestled within the Galleria Agostiniana and part of the historic Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo in Rome, the Leonardo da Vinci Museum (Museo Leonardo da Vinci) celebrates the genius […]

The Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and Martyrs, an impressive 16th-century church, stands in the heart of Rome, ingeniously integrated into the ruins of the Roman Baths of […]

Located within the Roman Forum, the Temple of Caesar (Tempio di Cesare) was built to honor Julius Caesar after his deification following his assassination. This site holds immense historical significance, […]

The Basilica of Santi Quattro Coronati, located near the Colosseum in Rome, dates back to the fourth or fifth century. After being destroyed by fire in 1084, it was rebuilt […]

Castel Gandolfo, one of the 17 medieval walled villages in the Castelli Romani, is situated just outside Rome. The town’s most notable feature is the Apostolic Palace, a historic summer […]

Rome’s Olympic Stadium, or Stadio Olimpico, is a massive venue that seats over 70,000 spectators. It serves as the home ground for A.S. Roma and S.S. Lazio, two of the […]

Montecitorio Palace, an elegant baroque building in Rome, serves as the seat of the Chamber of Deputies, one of Italy’s houses of parliament. Located in Piazza di Monte Citorio, the […]

The Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo, located in central Rome’s Piazza del Popolo, boasts a 17th-century facade designed by Bernini. Inside, visitors can explore chapels crafted by Bramante and […]