The most beautiful monuments of Rome
The best of the eternal city
Rome, the center of the mighty Roman Empire, has countless impressive monuments. you will need a few days to go through all the most interesting nooks and crannies. Come take a look at the most interesting ones
Colosseum
The largest amphitheater of the Roman Empire
The Roman Colosseum is the most famous amphitheater in the world. It is almost two thousand years old. It was unbelievable that at the time it was up to 50,000,000 sitting spectators. He was famous for gladiatorial games continue reading
St Peter's Basilica
Center of the Vatican
St Peter's Basilica in Vatican is one of the largest churches in the world, and one of Rome's greatest landmarks. continue reading
Forum Romanum
Ancient heart of Rome
Between the two Roman hills – the Capitol and the Palatine, there is the ancient Forum Romanum square, it was the center of not only the city but also the whole Roman Empire continue reading
Trevi Fountain
The most famous fountain of the world
The Baroque Trevi Fountain is one of the most visited Roman monuments. It is considered to be the most beautiful fountain in the world. Built in the 18th century. continue reading
Pantheon
The best preserved ancient temple
The Pantheon was built before the beginning of our era and was originally dedicated to all Roman gods. Thanks to the fact that it was dedicated to the Virgin Mary during Christianity, it has been beautifully preserved to this day. You will find it in the middle of Piazza Rotonda continue reading
Piazza Navona
The most beautiful square in Rome
Piazza Navona stands on the site of an ancient circus and is very elongated. You will find three beautiful fountains here. The most beautiful of these is the fountain of four rivers around a massive Egyptian obelisk. Around the square there are magnificent baroque palaces. You will always find a lot of painters here continue reading
Angel Castle
Mysterious mausoleum and fortress
Angel Castle (Lungotevere Castello) is originally an ancient Roman building from the time of Emperor Hadrian. It was to serve as his family mausoleum. For a long time, this building, like a papal fortress, was connected by secret corridors to the Vatican. continue reading
Monument to Victor Emmanuel II.
Monumental tribute to the first king of a united Italy
Between the hillside of the Capitol and Piazza Venezia stands an impressive monument to King Victor Emmanuel II. – the first king of a united Italy, called Altare della Patria. This monument is the largest in Rome and will amaze you with its huge Corinthian columns continue reading
Piazza del Popolo
Monumental Roman square
Piazza del Popolo is one of Rome's most interesting squares. In the middle is a typical Egyptian obelisk. There are several beautiful fountains on the sides. In the southern part, there are two churches next to each other that look a bit like twins. continue reading
Constantine's triumphal arch
The most beautiful triumphal arch in Rome
Constantine's triumphal arch was built in the first century AD. You will find it near the Colosseum continue reading
St. Paul
The most important part of the Roman fortifications
To this day, several kilometers of walls have been preserved on the south side of the city. One of their most interesting parts is the now solitary gate of St. Paul (Porta San Paolo), which looks almost like a small castle thanks to two defensive towers. Next door is another attraction – Cestius Pyramid 27 meters high. continue reading
Spanish steps
Perhaps the most famous staircase in the world
The Baroque Spanish Steps (Scalinata di Trinita dei Monti) are among the most famous monuments in Rome. They lead from Piazza di Spagna to the Trinità dei Monti. It is a very busy place, most of the day literally littered with tourists continue reading
Triumphal Arch of Septimus Severus
Western landmark of the Roman Forum
The western part of the Roman Forum is dominated by one of the several beautiful triumphal arches you can find in Rome. This was built in honor of Emperor Septim Severus and his victory against Parthum continue reading
Temple of the Victorious Hercules
Picturesque ancient monument
In the former cattle market Forum Boarium, next to the place where the port stood in ancient times, you will find several smaller monuments. The most important of these is the Temple of the Victorious Hercules (Tempio di Ercole Vincitore), which is more reminiscent of Greek architecture. Next door is the second interesting temple Tempio di Portuno continue reading
Tiber Island
Temple of the god of medicine Aeskulapa
In the territory of Rome, the Tiber has only one island, which was dedicated to the god of medicine Aeskulapus. However, also during the epidemics, patients were gathered here. Now the island is connected to the mainland by two bridges. In addition, there is also a ruin of a historic Roman bridge nearby. There is also a church and a basilica on the island continue reading
Ruins on the Palatine Hill
Remains of the Imperial Palace
Today you will find only extensive ruins on the Palatine, the hill on which Rome was founded according to legend. The most important building here used to be the Imperial Palace. continue reading
