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Top 20 Best Things to Do in Rome - 2023

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Discover the top attractions, sightseeing spots, activities, landmarks, and unforgettable experiences in Rome. Plan your perfect itinerary and make the most of your visit to this vibrant destination.
Updated Oct 2023
  • No.1
    4.7/5
    2,724 Reviews
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    "Architectural, historical beauty in Rome that is a must visit for everyone. it’s rich in history and a civil marvel. It can be avoided in peak heat."
    Rome
    858m from downtown
    Highlights: The Colosseum is located at the lower end of the Roman Forum and is a landmark building in Rome. It was a place where gladiators fought for their lives, prisoners fought with hungry lions, and a great symbol of eternal Rome. Colosseum History The Colosseum was built on the original site of the splendid DumusAurea and was completed in AD 80. But with the decline of the Roman Empire in the 6th century AD, the Colosseum was gradually abandoned and overgrown. In the following years, the Colosseum was damaged by earthquakes many times, and it even became a source of stone and marble for builders. The Colosseum that is now presented to people has only the incomplete skeleton, but it can still glimpse the style of the day. From the outside, the Colosseum has four floors (including the underground), and only part of the ground floor and the second floor are currently open. On the first floor, you can clearly see the labyrinth-like buildings in the center of the Colosseum. The basements that used to be the Colosseum housed the beasts and gladiators who were going to duel. If you want to see the underground part up close, you need to be led by a guide. visit. The entire outer wall of the Colosseum is made of limestone, and each floor has 80 arches (vormitori), which can allow spectators to enter and take their seats quickly. The depressions on the second and third floors were once filled with marble statues. The top of the wall is dotted with windows and slender Corinthian pilasters, and there are 240 pilasters to support the canvas canopy that covers the Colosseum. These canvas canopies, which shield the audience from the scorching sun and sun, are now invisible. On the second floor, you can clearly see the internal structure of the entire Colosseum. You can clearly see that the entire interior of the Colosseum is divided into three parts: the arena, the auditorium and the podium. The arena had a sand-covered wooden floor to prevent the gladiators from falling and to absorb the blood that shed. The arena can also be flooded with water for simulated naval battles. The traps on the field lead to the basement and the tunnel below the arena. Animals in cages awaiting combat are lifted by a pulley mechanism and transported into the arena. The audience seats (cavea) are divided into three levels: the knights sit on the lower level, the wealthy citizens sit in the middle, and the commoners sit on the upper level. The slope in the stands is very large, so that the audience in each stand can clearly see the performance. The steps are relatively steep, so pay attention to safety when visiting. The passageway inside the stands is wide enough for two cars to be driven side by side. The podium is a wide terrace between the auditorium and the arena, reserved for monarchs, parliamentarians and important personalities. Most of the third and fourth floors of the Colosseum have collapsed, and the upper walls are decorated with small windows. Don't rush out at the end of the visit. There is a museum on the second floor of the Colosseum, which displays some of the statues and replicas preserved in the Colosseum. In addition, you can also see the restored model of the Colosseum, and you want to know more about it. Don't miss out on the history of the Colosseum. Viewing at night, the Colosseum under different lights of the day shows different tones, which is very beautiful. At present, night lights are installed in the Colosseum, which makes the Colosseum at night extraordinarily beautiful. Friends who like photography should not Forget about shooting at night. You can also choose to visit the Colosseum at night with a guided tour. Opposite the Colosseum is Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum. You can also visit if you are interested.
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  • No.2
    4.7/5
    845 Reviews
    From26.86
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    "The place is Hayle, which shows history, is an unconventional church, and the architectural style of having a large circular hole in the dome, shows the course of architectural art, and around the Pentheon, restaurants and cafes that can sit on and enjoy the view from the outside, and I'm nominating him to visit anyone who goes to Rome."
    Rome
    787m from downtown
    Highlights: The Pantheon is a well-preserved building in ancient Rome, with a history of more than 2,000 years. Artist Raphael, Roman emperor Vittorio Emmanuel II and Wimble I rest here. The Pantheon was built by Agoriba, the son-in-law of the first emperor of the Roman Empire, Octavian, to worship the gods on Mount Olympia. Luo praised it as "Angel's Design". The Pantheon is located in the center of Rome. Its vestibule is Piazza Rotonda. There is a fountain erected with a tall steeple stele. The base of the stele is carved with scenes from ancient Roman mythology. The main building structure is simple and clear. It is a huge cylinder of equal width and height, covered with a semi-circular dome. There are no windows inside, and there are statues of gods all around. There is a large circular hole with a diameter of 8.9 meters on the top, which is the lighting point of the Pantheon. The light leaks from the top and changes the angle of the light with the movement of the position of the sun, giving people a sacred and solemn feeling.
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  • No.3
    4.7/5
    983 Reviews
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    "beautiful and crowded as usual.one of the best places to see while in rome."
    Rome
    894m from downtown
    Highlights: The Trevi Fountain, also known as the Maiden's Fountain, is better known as the Trevi Fountain. This fountain is one of the most beautiful sculptures in Rome. It took 30 years to complete. It has beautiful appearance, rich decoration and strong three-dimensional effect. The whole fountain is magnificent, magnificent and clear. The legend about the girl actually means "Trevi" which means a fork in the road, which happened to be a fork in the earlier period. According to legend, in 19 BC, a Roman technician deliberately introduced water into this area from 13 kilometers away in order to help a young girl. The Fountain Thematic Fountain was built in the palace of the Marquis of Polly and was completed in 1762 after 30 years. The theme is the triumphant return of Neptune, the god of the sea. Standing on the seashell-shaped chariot in the middle is Neptune. The two horses pulling the chariot are pulled by two Tritons (the messengers of the sea in Greek mythology). and calm. There is a goddess on the left and right of the sea god, representing abundance and health. At the top of the pillars on the background wall, there are four goddesses holding different artifacts, symbolizing the four seasons.
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  • No.4
    4.6/5
    901 Reviews
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    "The steps build at 29 meters tall leading to the Spanish embassy, from the infamous Spanish Plaza.."
    Rome
    1.4km from downtown
    Highlights: The Plaza de España once appeared in the movie "Roman Holiday" and became the name card of Rome that everyone knows. Hepburn's fresh and bright shadow seems to have been integrated with the Plaza de España and the beautiful Rome, and it has become a memory that people will never forget. Spanish Steps The entire Plaza de España is not large, and the crowd is mainly concentrated near the Spanish Steps. There are 138 steps in total, which are the widest steps in Europe. In the past, it was regarded as a play paradise by young people from all over the world. They could eat, drink, party, dance, play and sing on the steps and have fun day and night. Today it is one of the more popular sightseeing spots in Rome and one of the Romans' favorite date spots. However, you can no longer eat on the steps, posing for photos with ice cream is prohibited, and you are also not allowed to drink on the steps. At the same time, street performers are also not allowed to play guitar performances on the steps. The Holy Trinity Church walks up the steps and comes to the Holy Trinity Church on the mountain. From the pair of bell towers in the church, it can be seen that it is a Gothic building, which is different from the Baroque style that is more common in Rome. The luxurious and refined feel. Standing on the platform in front of the church, you can overlook the entire Plaza de España. In addition, the more famous scenic spot on the square is a Baroque art fountain in front of the steps, which is called the Broken Ship Fountain. The original fountain was small and inconspicuous, and because of the low water pressure, even the water in the fountain was tiny. The designer made a boat that was half-submerged in the pool outside the original fountain. The water from the fountain first flows into the broken ship, and then slowly overflows from the four sides of the ship. In addition, the entire fountain is almost as high as the street level, and it really feels like a leaking ship is about to sink into the ground. In "Roman Holiday", Hepburn is sitting on the steps next to the fountain, eating ice cream. Many tourists stand at the fountain and take their cameras up to take pictures, so that they can take a panoramic view of the Spanish Steps and the Holy Trinity Church. Shelley Memorial In addition to the above-mentioned three famous attractions, there were many artistic celebrities in the area of Plaza de España. The Keats Shelley Memorial is next to the Spanish Steps. The memorial hall displays their manuscripts, letters, photos and other rich materials, and is a must-see for literature lovers.
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  • No.5
    4.6/5
    315 Reviews
    From32.76
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    "Also known as the Castle of the Holy Angel, this castle was built by Emperor Hadrian as his mausoleum, later used by the Popes as residence before its decommissioning in 1901 to a museum."
    Rome
    1.8km from downtown
    Highlights: The Fort Sant'Angelo was originally a family cemetery built by Emperor Hadrian. It was later converted into a papal fortress in the 6th century AD. It is said that in 590 AD, Pope Gregory saw an angel in the sky above the fort and named it the Holy Angel. Fort. Castel Sant'Angelo, located on the Tiber River, at the western end of the ancient Roman region, there are several bridges leading to the west bank of the Tiber River, the more important one is the bridge to the Castel Sant'Angelo (PonteSantaAngelo). When walking through the Pont Sant'Angelo, you may wish to take a closer look at the shape of the bridge and the various exquisite carvings on it. The bridge designed by Bernini can be said to be a masterpiece of Baroque decorative art, but only two of the angel statues on the bridge are made of The statue, sculpted by Bernini himself, has been moved to the church of Santa Adreadelle Fratte for proper preservation, and two replicas have been placed on the bridge. The history of Castel Sant'Angelo in the 2nd century AD, the Roman emperor Hadrian designed the Castel Sant'Angelo and personally directed its construction as the resting place for himself and his successors. Over the centuries, Castel Sant'Angelo has undergone a number of changes: first as a fortress to stop the Visigoths and Ostrogoths from invading, then as a prison, and later converted into a splendid papal palace. Now as a museum, in addition to the collection of stuccoes, frescoes and the residence furniture of the Pope, ancient weapons are also an important and precious collection here.
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  • No.6
    4.6/5
    488 Reviews
    From42.58
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    "An old government complex of Ancient Rome, standing still after 2000 years of corrosion, for the future generations to witness the structures of Ancient Rome."
    Rome
    238m from downtown
    Highlights: The Roman Forum was built in the 7th century BC and is the oldest of the many squares in Rome. Originally an Etruscan burial site, it later became a place of law, administration, commerce and religion in ancient Rome. The main attractions are the Senate (Curia), the black marble (LapisNiger), the golden milestone (Millarium Aureum), the ancient Roman pulpit (Rostrum), the Vista Virgin Convent (CasadelleVestali) and so on. The history of the square After the 4th century AD, the important position of the ancient Roman Forum was gradually lost, and it was once reduced to a pasture. It was not until the 18th century AD that people began to systematically excavate and protect the site of the square, which has continued to this day. Visit the Roman Forum with the Colosseum in the east, Palatine Hill in the south, and Capitoline Hill in the north. There are three entrances, which are located on the Via del Fori Imperiali at the statue of the she-wolf breast, on the Sacred Road (ViaSacra) opposite the Colosseum, and on the ViaForoRomano. When you see the Roman Forum, you may think that it is just a pile of marble blocks, with broken walls and ruins everywhere, but if you are more patient and careful, you will find that there is a lot of history here, which is very interesting. head. On the east side of the square, you can admire the remains of the Basilicadi Massenzio (Basilicai Massenzio, also known as the Constantine Hall), the Temple of Antony and Faustina (TempiodiAntoninoeFaustina), the Temple of Caesar (TempiodiDivusJulius), the Emilia Palace (BasilicaEmilia), Senate (Curia), black marble (LapisNiger), the ruins of the ancient Roman public forum (Rostrum) and other monuments. After visiting the buildings on the east side of the Roman Forum on the west side of the square, you can turn back along the sacred road and enjoy the scenery on the west side of the square. On the west side, you can admire the remains of the TempiodiCastorePollux, the foundation part left by the BasilicaGiulia. There is a gap on the right side of the Giulia Synagogue, which leads to the great sewer of ancient Rome. At the end of the road is the ancient Santa Maria Antigua, which is enclosed by a fence. There are very beautiful frescoes in it, dating back to the seventh and eighth centuries.
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  • No.7
    4.7/5
    525 Reviews
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    "Venice, Italy, was picturesque and beautiful among the cities I've been to the most, especially the scenery from the top of the Rialto Bridge cannot be described, and there are shops on the bridge, so it boasts a more humane atmosphere. While waiting for the water bus, looking at the sea, the stress accumulated during that time was relieved, and it really made me feel like I was in the picture, so I felt very different. It didn't fit my mouth, but the seafood and fish were really delicious. ㅠㅠ I know why it is famous as a honeymoon destination. This is really a paradise. It's one of the cities you must go to before you die!"
    Rome
    317m from downtown
    Highlights: Piazza Venezia is a circular square in Rome, modeled after the square of San Marco in Venice. There are many historical buildings, museums and art galleries around the square. It is also an important transportation hub and is a must for tourists to walk to Plaza de España and the Mouth of Truth.
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  • No.8
    4.7/5
    250 Reviews
    From94.99
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    "The collections of the Borgsey Museum are important works in the history of art and are one of the museums in Rome. The first floor of the museum is a sculpture exhibition, and the second floor is an art exhibition. The exhibits are extremely impactful."
    Rome
    2.5km from downtown
    Highlights: The Borghese Art Museum, formerly known as the Borghese Villa, is located in the Borghese Gardens and is known as one of the most beautiful art galleries in Rome, even in Italy. The museum is famous for its Italian Baroque-style sculptures and Renaissance paintings, and exhibits paintings by famous artists such as Caravaggio, Bernini, Botticelli and Raphael collected by the Cardinal. In addition to regular exhibitions, temporary exhibitions are also very colorful. However, the Borghese Art Museum has strict restrictions on the number of visitors, visits must be reserved in advance, and each visit is limited to 2 hours. The collections of the Borghese Art Museum on the first floor are divided into two parts: the first floor is a collection of excellent sculptures, intricate and exquisite Romanesque mosaic floors and breathtaking fresco art, and the second floor is a gallery. Photography and eating are not allowed in the museum. Stepping into the main entrance and looking down, the mosaic pattern on the foyer floor dates back to the 4th century, showing the scenes of ancient Roman gladiators fighting wild beasts. The frescoes on the ceiling are by Mariano Rossi, showing Romulus receiving an audience with the Roman gods. Hall 1 is one of the highlights of the Borghese Gallery, where you can admire Canova's marble statue of Napoleon's sister, which is very elegant, like Venus. Halls 2-4 display early sculptures by GianLorenzo Bernini, among them "David", "Apollo and Daphne" and "The Abduction of Pros Alpi" Na (TheRapeofProsepine) is very worth watching. Hall 5 displays some important classical sculptures, most of which are replicas made by the Romans based on Greek sculptures. Among them, Faun and Herma Phrodite are the highlights. Bernini's Aeneas and Anchises occupies the entirety of Hall 6, while Hall 7 is largely Egyptian-themed, with works by Conca on the ceiling depicting ancient Greece Allegorical, the statue of Isis dates back to the 2nd century. Hall 8 has several works by Caravaggio, including Boy with a Basket of Fruit, Sick Bacchus, David with the Head of Goliath ( DavidwiththeHeadofGoliath) and "John the Baptist" (StJohntheBaptist). The second floor gallery also has many Renaissance paintings, including Raphael's "Deposition", Pinturiccio's "The Passion of Saints Jerome and Christopher" (CrucifixionwithSaintsJeromeandChristopher), Corogio's "Danae" for Charles V of Spain, Lucas Caranaci's "Venus and Cupid with Honeycomb" (Venus and Cupid with Honeycomb), Sodom Pieta, Rubens' Susanna and the Elders, Titian's Venus Blindfolding Cupid and Sacred and Profane Love miss. The Borghese Art Museum is located in the Borghese Villa, which houses the sculptures, paintings and other treasures collected by the Red Patriarch of Borghese. You can admire Bernini's "Apollo and Daphne" and "The Rape of the Statue of Posippina", as well as Raphael's "Jesus Falling to the Cross" created in 1507, Titian's "Holy and Secular Love" "Wait.
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  • No.9
    4.5/5
    352 Reviews
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    "Cool. I was thrilled that the citizens loved this for a long time. I only thought that our country's Sungnyemun was so sorry ㅜㅠ"
    Rome
    755m from downtown
    Highlights: The Arch of Constantine was built in 315 to commemorate Constantine the Great defeating Emperor Maxenti to unify the Roman Empire. There were a total of 21 triumphal arches in ancient Rome, but today there are only three remaining in the city of Rome. The Arc de Triomphe of Constantine is one of them, and the other two are located in the Roman Forum. Overview of the Arc de Triomphe Located on the west side of the Colosseum, the Arc de Triomphe of Constantine is 25.7 meters long, 7.4 meters wide, and 21 meters high. It has 3 arches. But still in the wind and rain, witnessing the glory of Rome together with the Colosseum. Today, the Arc de Triomphe has become a must-see attraction for tourists visiting Rome. Arc de Triomphe relief panels The eight relief panels above the Arc de Triomphe were dismantled from the monument to Emperor Aurelius at that time, and the originals are now kept in the Museum of the Roman Capital. The main content is the life performance of successive emperors, such as Antony, Hadrian and so on. Only the circular reliefs above the two small arches depict scenes of this war. Today and the eve of the Arc de Triomphe, Napoleon came to Rome, saw this Arc de Triomphe, and greatly appreciated it, and then built the Arc de Triomphe in Paris based on it. Therefore, although the Arc de Triomphe of Constantine is the later built of the three triumphal arches in Rome, the shadow of early Roman art can still be seen, and it is well preserved and worth a visit.
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  • No.10
    4.4/5
    274 Reviews
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    "The mouth of truth: This is a manhole cover from ancient Rome, found on the exterior wall of the church in 1632, and it is said that the hand is placed in her mouth, if lying can not pull out, in the film Roman Holiday is it scared the lovely princess. The church itself was built in the sixth century and is decorated with Byzantine mosaics. The mouth of truth is a marble carving, similar to the human face, with nose and eyes, and a large mouth, located on the porch of the Church of Our Lady of Rome, Greece, Italy. According to legend, if anyone doesn't tell the truth, it will bite his hand. Travelers who come here have reached into their mouths to try if their hands will be bitten. Tickets: Free opening hours 9:30-18;00 address: Piazza della Bocca della Verità , 18, 00186 Roma RM, Italy"
    Rome
    542m from downtown
    Highlights: The Mouth of Truth is a disc engraved with the head of the god of the sea. It stands on the wall at the end of the promenade outside the main entrance of the Church of Our Lady of Cosmedin. It is famous all over the world because of the movie "Roman Holiday". In fact, this is just a manhole cover from the ancient Roman era, which was discovered in 1632 next to the outer wall of the church where it is now. The mouth of truth legend This can be said to be one of the oldest lie detectors in the world. It is said that if a liar puts his hand into the "mouth of truth", his hand will be bitten off. Another saying is that as long as you put your hand into the "mouth of truth" and recite your lover's name seven times in your heart, if your hand is not bitten, it means that you are sincere to this love. Although the legend of sightseeing and shooting cannot be taken seriously, but now tourists come here, all lining up to stretch their hands into the "Mouth of Truth" to take pictures. Because there are too many tourists who come here, if you want to take pictures here, you often have to queue for a long time. Basically, each person can stay in front of the scenic spot for about a minute or two. It was originally an ancient Roman manhole cover found near the church, and the pattern on it may be the face of Triton, the son of Poseidon. Church of Our Lady of Cosmedin The building of the Church of Our Lady of Cosmedin itself was built in the 6th century, decorated with Colint columns and Byzantine-style mosaics, and is also worth seeing. In front of the church are the remains of the Temple of Fontenay, the oldest existing temple in Rome.
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  • No.11
    4.6/5
    257 Reviews
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    "Piazza Navona is one of the most beautiful and vibrant squares in Rome. This lively square full of portrait painters, street performers and souvenir vendors, is located in the historic center of Rome, just 300m from the Pantheon. Surrounding the square there are lots of restaurants, cafes and terraces with Tre Scalini being perhaps the most popular among them. They make the best Tartufo dessert ( rich chocolate ice-cream dessert) in the whole city. For a peaceful stroll around the square and unobstructed photographs of its lavish fountains and buildings, come early in the morning. You will be delighted fo find a nearly empty square bathed in morning sunshine. The square dates back to the 15th century, but it was built over a 1st century Stadium of Domitian - Rome's first venue for athletic competitions. Underneath Piazza Navona several excavations have been made to uncover the original stadium. Excavations are opened daily from 10 am to 7 pm, tickets cost 8.5 euros.Navona Square is famed for its three fountains, the most impressive of which is The Fountain of the Four Rivers with an Egyptian obelisk as its centerpiece. Undoubtedly the heart of the square, the fountain was designed by Bernini. Four masculine figures represent four rivers: Nile, Ganges, Danube and Plate. There are two smaller fountains placed at each end of the square : Fontana del Nettuno at the northern end depicts Neptune fighting with a sea monster; at the southern end of the square we find Fontana del Moro with the Moor holding a dolphin surrounded by Tritons. Palacio Brascia, placed at the southern end of the oval piazza, houses a Museum of Rome with a large collection of artifacts that tell the story of this magnificent city from the Middle Ages to the mid-19th century. One of the highlights of the square is Chiesa di Sant'Agnese in Agone, a beautiful church built by Boromini, standing just opposite the Four Rivers Fountain. Piazza Navona is an ideal place to linger and do some people wat"
    Rome
    1km from downtown
    Highlights: Piazza Navona is adjacent to the Pantheon, where there are Baroque palace buildings, exquisite fountains, romantic cafes and other buildings. Three fountains The three fountains on the square are a must-see art work, completed by the sculptor Bernini in 1651, this white marble fountain is carved with four exquisite figures representing the Nile, Danube, Ganges and Ra Plata River. The obelisk placed over the crack of the building is a Roman imitation, and the names of Vespasian, Titus and Domitian are engraved in hieroglyphs on Egyptian granite . The other two fountains, the Poseidon Fountain and the Moorish Fountain, are located at the north and south ends of the square, respectively. The Moorish fountain was also designed by Bernini. The figure in the middle of the fountain is the god of the swamp. Pleasant to listen to. The buildings around the square are also beautiful, and there are many art treasures inside. Opposite the Four Rivers Fountain is the Church of Sant'Agnese in Agone. The facade of the church was designed by the Baroque architect Borromini. The circular vaults and angel reliefs are beautiful. The authentic works of Raphael and Caravaggio are not to be missed. The San Luigidei Francesi on the north side of Piazza Navona is a gray and white marble building with brilliant gold inside and a collection of Caravaggio's "San Marco Picture", which can be called an artistic treasure. There is also a market on the square, with everything from vegetables, fruits, dried fruits and spices to handicrafts, and it is fun to walk around. If you are tired, you can go to the restaurants or cafes next to the square to have a full meal. All restaurants have open-air seats. When the weather is fine, you can enjoy Italian food on the open-air seats. In addition, there are several well-known ice cream shops in Piazza Navona. You might as well buy one and taste it, sit down on the stone steps around the square, watch the wonderful performances of street performers in the square, admire the beautiful buildings, and observe the artist's concentration. look... enjoy a leisurely Roman holiday.
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  • No.12
    4.5/5
    112 Reviews
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    "One of Rome's most famous landmarks, Spanish Steps, stand in the middle of a high end shopping district whick makes them a perfect meeting point for tourists and locals alike. 135 steps lead from the Spanish Square below to the upper Piazza Trinita dei Monti, small square dominated by a pretty twin tower church. After visiting the church, you can marvel at the panoramic city views from its terrace.At the foot of the steps you'll find a curious little fountain depicting a sinking ship. The Ugly Boat Fountain was designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini's father, Pietro. There's no lack of myths and legends in ancient or modern Rome. One such legend claims that in creating the fountain P. Bernini was inspired by an actual 16th century event when a fishing boat ended up on that exact same spot, in the middle of the square, carried by a flooding river. In reality, Bernini intended to resolve an issue of low water pressure with his design.Keats - Shelley Museum stands at the right foot of the stairs, housed in a building where Keats once lived and died.Spanish Steps have long been a favored spot for sitting down, relaxing, perhaps even having a snack. You'll be ill-advised to continue this practice today. Just sitting on the Steps, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, might cost you 250 euros. As with other popular Roman tourist spots, the best time to visit is early morning. You'll have the place much to yourself. Via del Babuino, one of Rome's high streets, will take you down to another popular square - Piazza del Popolo."
    Rome
    1.5km from downtown
    Highlights: The Spanish Steps is located on the Plaza de España, where the hero and heroine of the movie "Roman Holiday" enjoy ice cream sweetly, and it has become one of the must-see attractions for tourists from all over the world. There are many portraits and stalls selling flowers on the steps, so you might as well sit on the steps and enjoy the leisurely atmosphere. Architectural style The Spanish Steps was built in 1723. It is a Baroque-style building funded by the French and designed and constructed by the Italians. The large steps are made of travertine stone and consist of 3 large platforms divided into 3 layers. The steps are divided into 12 sections with a total of 137 stone steps. The arc-shaped steps on both sides connect the platforms. The plane of the steps is like a vase, forming a moving The curve, the change of the width of the steps, the matching of steps, and walking on it make people feel the rhythm of relaxation and relaxation. Before the completion of the large steps, the church in the east and the plaza in the past and the west were in a disordered state. The large curvilinear steps organically unified the squares and streets with different elevations and different axes, forming a harmonious whole. . On the large steps around the steps, a 16th-century twin-tower church overlooks the square; in front of the steps, there is a "boat fountain", which spreads coolness to the square with little drops of water. This is the work of Bernini's father, only a passionate and romantic Italian design Teachers can be so imaginative and creative. The Spanish Steps reflects the advantages of the free and flexible style of Baroque architecture in the overall layout of the city.
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  • No.13
    4.5/5
    173 Reviews
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    "The view from the forum was great. Worth going up. Also pay attention to the ripples and ripples, you may find some! Add water to the fountain. Walking is something for the population to do."
    Rome
    566m from downtown
    Highlights: Palatine Hill is where Romulus, Remus, founded Rome in 753 BC. The scenery here is pleasant, and it is one of the places that the Romans liked for outdoor gatherings.
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  • No.14
    4.7/5
    223 Reviews
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    "A great place to walk and have an exercise. Easy to arrive just take the bus or tram, have a place wherein you can also stay and relax for a while since there are trees to cover or give you a shade from the sun."
    Rome
    1.7km from downtown
    Highlights: St. Angel's Bridge, also known as St. Peter's Bridge, is an ancient Roman bridge that spans the Tiber River. It was built by the Roman Emperor Hadrian in AD 134 to connect the city center with the Castel Sant'Angelo. The bridge is paved with marble, has three arches, and is only accessible for pedestrians. History of the Holy Angel Bridge In the 6th century, Pope Gregory I named the castle and the bridge after the "Holy Angel". It is said that the Archangel Michael appeared on the roof of the castle to announce the end of the Black Death. In the jubilee year of 1450, many people drowned in the river due to the arrival of a large number of pilgrims, so the houses at the bridge head and a Roman triumphal arch were demolished to widen the pilgrimage channel. Architectural style Pont Sant'Angelo can be said to be a very beautiful bridge in the city of Rome. There are twelve vivid statues of angels on the bridge, and each angel holds the same torture tool for Jesus' torture in his hand. Two of the angels are genuine sculptures by the famous Italian sculptor and architect Bernini, which have been collected in the church of Santa Adreadelle Fratte, and two replicas have been installed on the bridge. Castel Sant'Angelo Castel Sant'Angelo is at the other end of the Pont Sant'Angelo.
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  • No.15
    4.8/5
    19 Reviews
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    "The dome, designed by Michelangelo, is magnificent, and although he was 71 years old, it displays his extraordinary artistic charm. The century-old church dome is now called one of the symbols of Rome."
    Rome
    3.4km from downtown
    Highlights: The inner diameter of the dome is about 42 meters, covering the entire cathedral. For this big dome, there have been twists and turns for a hundred years, first Bramante designed it in 1506, and Raphael succeeded him after his death in 1514. Six years later, Raphael also passed away. The church borrowed the Gothic design for the top of the church, emphasizing the contrast between darkness and light, and used rose windows. Therefore, out of consideration for the contrast effect of light at the entrance of the church, the round Top was canceled. Michelangelo later took over the job at the age of 71, restoring the dome in the name of "love for God, for the Virgin, and for St. Peter." There are eleven statues on the eaves of the dome. The statue of Jesus Christ is in the middle. There is a clock on each side of the eaves. The right is Greenwich time, the left is Roman time. The big dome is one of the symbols of Rome.
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  • No.16
    4.5/5
    121 Reviews
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    "The People's Square is the centre that leads to various monuments and landmarks in the centre of Rome."
    Rome
    2.1km from downtown
    Highlights: Piazza del Popolo in Rome, built by the Roman architect Fontana in the 17th century, the square is the meeting point of three radial avenues, near the Borghese park, there is an obelisk in the center of the square, surrounded by statues, arranged Greenbelt. There are two symmetrical churches of the same style between the radial avenues. Overview of People's Square There is a 24-meter-high obelisk in the center of People's Square, surrounded by a lion fountain. The church on the left when you enter the door is the Church of the Virgin Mary Drew Popolo, which is a treasure trove of artworks. There are many works by Brahmat, Nineni, Carabaggio. To the south of the square are two very similar churches known as the Twin Churches. There are three roads radiating from the square with the church as the center. There are high-end Antique shops and fashion stores in the small alley of the Marguta Avenue parallel to the Pabuino Avenue in front of the left side of the square. It is a place with a Roman flavor. The street on the right is a street that sells food and other ordinary citizens, including traditional fish and Italian restaurants. The small hill to the left of People's Square is Pingqiu. The golden view of the square from this hill is very beautiful. On the side of the People's Gate Square is the People's Gate (Portadi Popol). In the days before railways, it was customary for travelers to pass from Via Flaminia through the People's Gate to the Piazza and then into the city of Rome. Goethe, Byron, Keats have all passed through this door. The People's Gate was built in the 3rd century and was decorated by Bernini in the 17th century to commemorate Queen Christine of Sweden's visit to Rome.
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  • No.17
    4.5/5
    120 Reviews
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    "The oversized pool, almost a circular square, was full of carriageways, and there was no room for gathering, and the details of the fountain could be carefully tasted across the road, much more fine than Levitt's."
    Rome
    1.6km from downtown
    Highlights: The Republic Square is part of the ruins of Diocletian's Baths, next to the central railway station, the transportation hub in the city of Rome. Two fan-shaped ancient buildings surround a fairy fountain, and the Basilica of Our Lady of Angels and Martyrs on the side of the square is a distinctive church building in Rome.
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  • No.18
    4.6/5
    120 Reviews
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    "The Plaza de Turazhen was built in 107 AD to commemorate the victory of the Great Tulazhen expedition to Romania. Two huge libraries, two grand halls, the monuments to the victory of the Turajan, still standing on the ruins, and rows of statues made up the most spectacular area of the city at the time."
    Rome
    316m from downtown
    Highlights: Trajan's Square is a monument in the center of Rome, Italy, next to Piazza Venezia. It was built by Apollodorus of Damascus. Next to the square is the famous Trajan's Column. Architectural features Built in AD 107, it was built to commemorate the victory of Trajan the Great's expedition to Romania. Two huge libraries, two magnificent assembly halls, Trajan's Victory Column still standing on the ruins and rows of statues together constituted a more spectacular scene in the city at that time. The shape of the square refers to the characteristics of the buildings of the eastern monarchy. It is not only axially symmetrical, but also has a multi-layered depth layout. In the depth of nearly 300 meters, the indoor and outdoor spaces alternate, the vertical and horizontal, the size, the opening and closing, the light and the dark of the space; the sculpture and the building alternate. Trajan's Column Trajan's Column is on the west side of the square, recording the emperor's military exploits in conquering Romania. 18 pieces of Greek marble are built into a 30-meter-high column, and the surface is engraved with a grand picture of the war scene in Dazia. The reliefs are divided according to the story, and the total length from bottom to top is 200 meters. The big market in history is also a shopping mall in ancient Rome. There are about 150 shops, and the items sold are all-inclusive, including flowers, spices, vegetables and fruits, seafood, as well as tailors and shoe repairers. It is said that in ancient Rome, grains were sold to the citizens at low prices, and in the era of Trajan, in order to make the citizens more popular, this large market was set up, and grains, wine, olive oil, etc. were distributed to the citizens. Although the current Trajan's Square has lost its function as a shopping center, walking here has another flavor.
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  • No.19
    4.4/5
    67 Reviews
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    "A very important museum in Italy, the passenger flow of this venue is also very large, the museum environment is very good, you can see a lot of exquisite artworks of Italian history, here you can also feel the strong regional characteristics."
    Rome
    1.6km from downtown
    Highlights: The exhibits in the National Museum of Rome are mainly the precious sculptures of the Republic and Empire unearthed in and outside Rome, including the statue of Augustus found in Mount Esquilino, all of which are world-class treasures of ancient art. Other exhibits include ancient Roman coins from the era of Caesar, Pompey, Antony, and Nero, which are classified according to the rulers.
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  • No.20
    4.6/5
    76 Reviews
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    "An important museum in ancient Roman style, this museum is quite unique, the visit here is also very fun, there are some guides here to visit, this museum has a lot of important ancient Roman artwork."
    Rome
    4m from downtown
    Highlights: Located on the Capitoline Hill, the museum is the oldest national museum in the world, and its exhibits are mostly statues. The museum includes three buildings (the Palais des Palos, the Palais des Conservations, and the New Palace) surrounding the Piazza del Capitoline and the underground promenade connecting them. It was planned by Michelangelo and took more than 400 years to complete. The history of the museum dates back to 1471, when Pope Sixtus IV presented a large collection of ancient bronze sculptures to Rome and placed them on the Capitoline Hill.
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FAQ

What are some Best Things to Do in Rome?
Some Best Things to Do in Rome include:Colosseum|Pantheon|Trevi Fountain|Piazza di Spagna|Castel Sant'Angelo
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Rome?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Rome include:Colosseum:4.7|Pantheon:4.7|Trevi Fountain:4.7|Piazza di Spagna:4.6|Castel Sant'Angelo:4.6
At what locations in Rome can Best Things to Do in Rome be found?
The Best Things to Do in Rome are mainly located in:Colosseum:Rome|Pantheon:Rome|Trevi Fountain:Rome|Piazza di Spagna:Rome|Castel Sant'Angelo:Rome