Sights in Rome

Squares in Rome

The Quattro Fontane (the Four Fountains)

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This small square can often go unnoticed by tourists following the main sightseeing routes in Rome. But, in my opinion, it's one o

Churches in Rome

Chiesa di Sant'Agnese in Agone

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Last May I spent a week with my classmates in the city of Rome. In the mornings our group only visited the most emblematic sites o

Historical Monuments in Rome

Pyramid of Caius Cestius

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The Pyramid of Cestius is located in the Piazzale Ostiense in Rome. For me the magic of this place is the fact that I never could

Bus Stations in Rome

Public Transport in Rome

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Great subway system. A bit busy but great.

Palaces in Rome

Quirinal Palace

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First it was just a residence of popes, then a papal palace, in the XIX century a royal palace and finally, after the proclamation

Train Stations in Rome

Leonardo Express

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The Leonardo Express is the train service that runs from Rome to Fiumicino airport. Fiumicino is 25 km from the center of Rome and

Churches in Rome

Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri

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It was a rainy Sunday, and I had just arrived from Sicily. My companion had fallen on the escalator at Catania Airport (prior to a

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Historical Monuments in Rome

Fontana delle Tartarughe

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Turtle Fountain (Fontana delle Tartarughe) is a wonderful fountain built by Giacomo della Porta in Mattei Square at the end of Via

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Cemeteries in Rome

Catacombs of Callixtus

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The Catacomb of Callixtus was discovered in 1819 and is considered the most extensive known Christian burial complex. It bears the

Churches in Rome

Santa Maria in Aracoeli

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Santa Maria in Aracoeli is somewhat hidden, next to the Vittorio Emmanuelle Monument. A vast staircase leads uphill to the temple,

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Historical Monuments in Rome

Neptune Fountain

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The Fountain of Neptune is one of the works of art that decorate the Piazza Navona in Rome. There are 3 fountains in total in the

Train Stations in Rome

Rome Metro

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Taking the metro in Rome can be useful if you stay away from the center, since its route (look at it on their website) bypasses al

Bridges in Rome

The Milvian Bridge (Ponte Milvio)

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The Milvian Bridge is one of the most important bridges over the Tiber. It was built by the Roman consul Gaius Claudius Nero in 20

Churches in Rome

Santa Maria della Vittoria Church

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This church is hidden...it's close to the hustle and bustle of downtown Rome but it seems miles away from the hectic sea of touris

Historical Monuments in Rome

Fontana della Barcaccia

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In the famous square of Spain, at the foot of the stairs, is another of the many fountains in Rome, it's the work of Pietro Bernin

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Historical Monuments in Rome

Circus Maximus

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This was once the largest stadium in Rome. It’s 600 meters long and has a capacity for up to 250,000 spectators. It could be fille

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Historical Monuments in Rome

Arch of Titus

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This has been preserved thanks to it's being part of the medieval fortifications of the Frangipani Family. You can find it in the

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Historical Monuments in Rome

Basilica of Maxentius

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In the Basilica of Maxentius in the Roman Forum, a single dome remains standing from one of the greatest buildings of Imperial Rom

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