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Rome is *the* destination when it comes to food, romance, history, and culture. I’ve touched on my favorite sights and must-dos in my three-day Rome itinerary and solo female traveler’s guide to Rome, but when in Rome… don’t forget to check out the highlights below.
- Visit The Magnificent Colosseum
- See The Roman Forum
- Visit St Clement Basilica
- Marvel at The Architecture of The Pantheon
- Throw A Coin in Trevi Fountain
- Villa Borghese Park & Borghese Gallery
- See Rome’s Largest Stadium, Circus Maximus
- Climb The Spanish Steps
- Test Your Fate at The Mouth of Truth
- Capuchin Crypt Bone Church
No trip to Italy is complete without a visit to the Colosseum. One of the most popular tourist attractions in Rome, the Colosseum is a testament to Roman architecture. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s also one of the ‘New 7 Wonders of the World’. This circular amphitheater was the largest building ever built and could hold almost 80,000...
The Roman Forum or Forum Romanum was an important center of social, religious and political activity in the times of the Caesars. It was also the site of many temples dedicated to different gods. It’s easy to spend a few hours wandering around the Roman Forum to marvel at ancient structures like the Arch of Titus, the eight remaining pillars of the...
Dedicated to Pope Clement I, the St. Clement Basilicaconsists of three layers. The top layer is the Basilica that was built in the middle ages. The layer below is the home of Senator Titus Flavius Clemens who secretly converted to Christianity and opened his home to clandestine worship services. This level is also home to a temple of Mithras. The l...
Listed among the top famous places in Rome, the Pantheon was built in 126 AD on the site of the Pantheon of Agrippa that was destroyed in 80 AD. The building is lauded for its amazing architecture, having both a height and a diameter of 43.5 meters. The Pantheon is home to the tombs of many royals and artists, including the famous Renaissance paint...
One of Rome’s tourist attractions that’s always crowded is the famous (and beautiful) Trevi Fountain. It originated as one end of the Aqua Virgo aqueduct in 19 BC. The current version of the fountain was built by Nicola Salvi and Giuseppe Pannini. The popular myth that throwing coins in the fountain to return to Rome or fall in love — results in ov...
Set on the Western banks of the Tiber, the Villa Borghese is the third largest park in Rome. Established by the Borghese family in 1901, it’s filled with fountains and sculptures by famous artists. Galleria Borghese or Borghese Galleryis housed in an elegant mansion in the park and showcases collections by artists such as Bernini, Carvaggio, Bottic...
Chariot racing was a popular spectator sport in ancient Rome. No wonder the Circo Massimo or Circus Maximus was built to hold as many as 300,000 spectators. The only thing that remains of the Circus Maximus is the large space that it fills between the Palantine and Aventine hills; so it’s perfect for a quick stop over between visiting the two.
The Spanish Steps or Scalina Spagnathat were completed in 1725 serve a very practical purpose. These 135 steps were built by the funds donated by the French diplomat Etienne Gueffier. It created a pathway from the Trinità dei Monti church which was located in the Piazza Trinità dei Monti at the top to the Apostolic See of the Palazzo Monaldeschi in...
Weighing about 1300 kgs, the Bocca della Verità(Mouth of Truth) represents the face of the sea god Oceanus. Legend has it that if you put your hand in the mouth and tell a lie, it will be bitten off. This is why you’ll see many tourists lining up to take pictures with their hands in the Mouth of Truth. This somewhat creepy marble structure was once...
Located on a small street on Calle Vittorio Veneto, the Capuchin Crypt Bone Church was really easy to miss. But once inside, you learn about quite a grim tale. When the monks of the Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini moved from their old monastery to the new one in 1631, they brought with them bones of over 3700 cappuchin friars who had pa...
Explore the most beautiful and interesting sites of the city center, including spectacular squares, precious temples, hidden monuments, and amazing fountains. What's Included. Additional Info. Cancellation policy. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Echt super! This amazing walking tour will make you feel like a citizen of Ancient Rome! Traveling in small groups, of only 15 people or fewer, your historic Rome walking.
Discover the Eternal City by night, after the daytime crowds have gone, during this half-day private tour of Rome. Discover a more intimate side to the capital as you cruise between monuments—all lit up for the evening—in a luxury car or van.
Explore best places to eat ice cream in Rome and nearby. Check prices of pudding and pastry. Compare reviews of tiramisu and yogurt.
Michelle (@macdemartino). In case you need lunch/dinner recommendations for Rome: - Trattoria Monti - Osteria da Fortunata - Trattoria Vecchia Roma - Piccolo Buco For ice cream: La Romana 1000% For breakfast: - Pasticceria Regoli (they even have Vegan cornetti and they are super super kind) - L’antico Forno (they sell amazing Maritozzi!) Thank me later xoxo.
