The Vatican Museums are one of the “must see” spots in Rome. One of the easiest ways to see the museums is with a guided tour. The Vatican offers guided tours to groups and individuals. An advanced booking of one week to two months will usually assure your spot.
The Fontana di Trevi or Trevi Fountain is the most famous and arguably the most beautiful fountain in all of Rome. This impressive monument dominates the small Trevi square located in the Quirinale district.
A tour of the scavi (excavations) of the ancient necropolis under St. Peter’s is one of the most interesting experiences you’ll have in Rome, whether or not you are Catholic.
The Roman Forum is nothing less than the heart of the ancient Roman Empire. A vast meeting place, all the most important political, business, religious, and social events of ancient Rome happened right here.
There are several accesses to the Vittoriano but best is to start by the gate at the front on Piazza Venezia. On left and right are the monumental fountains “Due Mari” of the two seas Adriatic and Tyrrhenian.
While Rome has many wonderful areas, perhaps the heart of the historical center is here, Piazza Navona. Night life until 2-3 in the morning - mimes, artists, beggers, restaurants, bars, famous ice cream, wonderful shops, musicians, a gorgeous church, and three fabulous fountains! Yes, maybe the food and drinks are overpriced - but sitting in the piazza watching the world go by is so lovely, how can you complain?
The most famous square in Rome, Piazza di Spagna, owes its name to the fact that the piazza was considered Spanish territory for a while during its history.
Another meeting point. The first thing that strikes you: The Pantheon. This jewel of Roman architecture just dominates this charming place. Very busy, filled with terraces, restaurants and bars (and Mc Donald’s handling tourists), this cool little piazzas a also a nice place to stop and relax along your journey through Rome’s streets. In the middle of the square, is another fountain, this time, by Giacomo della Porta(and another obelisk).
The Castel Saint Angelo was orginally commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family. The popes later converted the structure into a fortress (from the 14th century) where a covered fortified corridor called the Passetto di Borgo connected St. Peter’s Basilica and the Castle.
At the end of the Via dei Fori Imperiali, you will find The Colosseum, the symbol of the city of Rome. It’s real name is Flavian Amphitheatre;however, it’s always called the Colosseum.
