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Updated Apr 2024
- 104.7/52919 ReviewFrom35.74
based on 149859 reviews"We didn’t encounter any lines or waiting time at all. Amazing experience!"Rome.Rome City Centre858m from downtownHighlights: • This was the place where gladiators fought for their lives, prisoners on death row struggled with hungry lions, and it was also the great symbol of eternal Rome• Take in the magnificent architecture and imagine epic battles that once took place here• Imagine the bustle of the marketplace, the intrigue of political debates, and the opulence of imperial residences△ The Colosseum was built on the site of the magnificent Dumus Aurea and was completed in 80 AD. But with the decline of the Roman Empire in the 6th century AD, the Colosseum was gradually abandoned and became overgrown. Since then, the Colosseum has been damaged by earthquakes many times, and it has even become a source of stone and marble for builders. Nowadays, only the incomplete skeleton of the Colosseum is left in front of people, but you can still get a glimpse of the style of that day.△ From the outside, the Colosseum has four floors (including the underground). Currently, only part of the first floor and the second floor are open. On the first floor, you can clearly see the maze-like building in the center of the Colosseum. The basements that were once the Colosseum housed the beasts and gladiators who were about to duel. If you want to see the underground part up close, you need to be led by a tour guide. △ The entire exterior wall of the Colosseum is made of limestone, with 80 arches (vormitori) on each floor, allowing spectators to quickly enter and take their seats. The recesses 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 wall columns to support the canvas canopy covering the Colosseum.Show Less - 9.24.6/5868 ReviewFrom14.8based on 79927 reviews"Very gorgeous and magnificent pantheon, there are a lot of people in line but it is quite fast to move forward, there are very famous gold cup coffee nearby, and don’t forget to stroll around the world’s most famous sandwiches~"Rome.Rome City Centre787m from downtownHighlights: 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.Show Less
- 8.84.7/5992 ReviewFreebased on 3010 reviews"I was at Trevi Fountain the frist time, once arriving almost no place to standing. There are fully with peoples around the world visiting and enjonying the charming views in front. Some are blessing for luck. Really hard to walk away from there so far."Rome.Trevi Fountain Surrounding894m from downtownHighlights: 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.Show Less
- 8.44.6/5487 ReviewFrom35.74based on 25288 reviews"I love it! So much to see but of course need some stamina here as there are lots of walking and pathways aint exactly well paved. Please wear comfortable footwear here and have at least 1-2 hours to finish walking."Rome.Colosseo238m from downtownHighlights: 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.Show Less
- 8.44.6/5322 ReviewFrom27.84based on 14614 reviews"The Angel Castle itself is an ancient architectural relics. There are not many things to see inside, but after climbing the Angel Castle, you can see the Vatican City and most of the Roman City from the top terrace. The scenery is quite good, and the bridge that stands on both sides of the Angel Castle is really full of angels. It's cool, it's like a game scene."Rome.Rome City Centre1.8km from downtownHighlights: 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.Show Less
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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|Roman Forum|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:4.6|Trevi Fountain:4.7|Roman Forum: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|Roman Forum:Rome|Castel Sant'Angelo:Rome
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