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- Colosseum
- Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Baths of Caracalla
- Mausoleum of Augustus
- Teatro Di Marcello
- Portico Di Ottavia
- Vicus Caprarius
- Aqua Virgo Ancient Ruins
- San Clemente Basilica
- Santa Cecilia in Trastevere Basilica
Impossible not to start with the Colosseum. Arguably the most popular site in all of the city and the first landmark everyone rushes to, a visit to the Colosseumis a must for every first-timer. A mighty amphitheater erected in the 1st century, this is where gory shows and fights between gladiators and gladiators against wild animals took place to p...
Right next to the Colosseum and often included in the same tours are the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill, two of the most important archaeological sites in Rome. The cluster of buildings that includes temples, stores, and funerary altars were once the pulsing heart of ancient Rome. Now we can visit the forum and even see where Julius Caesar was c...
A mighty witness to Romans’ love for taking care of themselves and enjoying some spa time, the Baths of Caracallaare great to visit and a fantastic hint to how gorgeous they must have been back in the day. Mosaics, ornamental statues, arches, and vaults were part of the decorations of the different areas from the gym to the calidarium to the tepida...
Reopened in March 2021 after 14 years of renovation, the Mausoleum of Augustusis the monumental tomb of one of the most important figures of imperial Rome. A first circular corridor runs all around the central body where the funerary urns were kept, likely including also Augustus’ urn. The largest circular tomb of the ancient world, this grand maus...
The building of Teatro di Marcello (the Theater of Marcellus) started under the rule of Julius Caesar and ended with his nephew Augustus. In 13 BC it was given its name as a tribute to Augustus’ nephew who died in Baiae near Naples in 27 BC. Erected in the Campo Marzio area where, traditionally, theater plays had already been taking place, the Thea...
Part of the same archaeological site of the Theater of Marcellus, Portico di Ottaviawill introduce you to the Jewish Quarter. Built by Quintus Caecilius Metellus Macedonicus in 146 BC after his victory that resulted in turning Macedonia into a Roman province. The sumptuous Porticus of Octavia was overlooking the Circus Flaminius from where triumpha...
Vicus Caprarius is a great and little-known archaeological site in Rome in the very city center, a stone’s throw from the Trevi Fountain. I, myself, discovered it recently and was very pleasantly surprised. Among the names they gave to this site is “city of water” (la città dell’acqua) and once inside, it’s easy to understand why. Set up on the cis...
More than in a single site, the remains of Aqua Virgo ancient aqueduct are ancient Roman ruins scattered around the city. Apart from the site mentioned above where is the aqueduct’s cistern, two of the best places to see this ancient piping system are next to the Trevi Fountain in Via del Nazareno 9 or on the underground floor of La Rinascente shop...
Just behind the Colosseum, San Clemente is a medieval basilica steeped in history gifting us with a fascinating experience. Before making your way underground, take a tour around the street-level church for some austere ecclesiastic architecture. Time to dive into some ancient history, now, visiting the early-Christian 4th-century basilica under th...
Hands-down one of my favorite experiences in Trastevere, visiting the undergrounds of Santa Cecilia Basilica will reveal an ancient domus complete with baths, an insula, and the entrance to a taberna(shop). On your way around one of the most interesting ancient Roman ruins, you will also see pieces of a mosaic floor and remains of working tools and...
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- Pompeii, Campania Region. The magnificent and compelling site of a mass tragedy. Interior view of the Forum Baths in Pompeii, Rome, Italy. One of history’s most poignant disasters is the destruction of the city of Pompeii and the demise of its residents following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE.
- Hadrian’s Villa, Tivoli. The scenic retreat of a famous Roman Emperor. Canopus pool surrounded by sculptures in Villa Adriana (Hadrian's Villa), Tivoli, Italy.
- Archeological Park Of Ostia Antica, Ostia. A massive site with stunning buildings, frescoes, and mosaics. The Amphitheater in Ostia Antica, Italy. Located around 16 miles southwest of Rome, Ostia Antica spans 370 acres and is one of the extremely underrated ancient attractions in Italy, drawing fewer than 300,000 visitors every year.
- The Colosseum, Rome. The world's most famous elliptical amphitheater. The Colosseum at sunset in Rome, Italy. In the heart of the Italian capital lies the impressive and fascinating Colosseum, which is one of the most famous Roman ruins in Italy to visit (probably the entire world, for that matter).
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Aug 12, 2021 · Among Italy’s best are the Pantheon, Herculaneum and Ostia Antica, with other unmissable sites including Villa dei Quintili, the Ara Pacis Museum and, of course, the Colosseum. We’ve put together an expert’s guide to Ancient Roman sites to visit in Italy, featuring our top 10 places to give you taste of what the rest of Italy has to offer.
Sep 28, 2023 · 1. Palatine Hill & Roman Forum. The origins date from around the 10th century BC. Some of the oldest Roman temples (7-8th century BC) were located in this area as well. The Roman Forum (Forum Romanum) and the Palatine Hill (Palatino) are among the oldest places in the city of Rome.
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