Things to do in Rome
30 featured experiences · 1,052 total indexed in Rome
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Apostolic Palace
The Pope's historic residence and seat of Catholic power, a breathtaking symbol of Vatican grandeur.
The Pope's historic residence and seat of Catholic power, a breathtaking symbol of Vatican grandeur.
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Aurelian Walls
Walk beside towering 3rd-century walls that once guarded the heart of ancient Rome.
Walk beside towering 3rd-century walls that once guarded the heart of ancient Rome.
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Basilica di Santa Maria sopra Minerva
Rome's only Gothic church hides Michelangelo's Christ and stunning Lippi frescoes behind a Baroque facade.
Rome's only Gothic church hides Michelangelo's Christ and stunning Lippi frescoes behind a Baroque facade.
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Basilica of Saint John Lateran
Rome's oldest and highest-ranking Catholic church, outranking even St. Peter's in prestige and history.
Rome's oldest and highest-ranking Catholic church, outranking even St. Peter's in prestige and history.
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Basilica of Saint Mary Major
One of Rome's four major basilicas, dazzling with ancient mosaics and Baroque splendor.
One of Rome's four major basilicas, dazzling with ancient mosaics and Baroque splendor.
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Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls
One of Rome's seven pilgrimage churches, this grand basilica honors St. Paul with breathtaking mosaics and ancient grandeur.
One of Rome's seven pilgrimage churches, this grand basilica honors St. Paul with breathtaking mosaics and ancient grandeur.
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Castle of the Holy Angel
A towering riverside fortress with 2,000 years of history, secret passageways, and breathtaking Rome views.
A towering riverside fortress with 2,000 years of history, secret passageways, and breathtaking Rome views.
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Circus Maximus
Walk the ancient turf where 250,000 Romans once roared for chariot glory.
Walk the ancient turf where 250,000 Romans once roared for chariot glory.
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Colosseum
Walk in gladiators' footsteps inside Rome's magnificent 2,000-year-old amphitheatre, the world's greatest ancient arena.
Walk in gladiators' footsteps inside Rome's magnificent 2,000-year-old amphitheatre, the world's greatest ancient arena.
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Domus Aurea
Explore Nero's lavish golden palace, a breathtaking underground labyrinth of ancient Roman frescoes and history.
Explore Nero's lavish golden palace, a breathtaking underground labyrinth of ancient Roman frescoes and history.
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Galleria Borghese
Bernini sculptures and Caravaggio masterpieces dazzle inside a lavish Roman villa garden retreat.
Bernini sculptures and Caravaggio masterpieces dazzle inside a lavish Roman villa garden retreat.
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Lupoaica
Marvel at the legendary she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus, symbol of Rome's mythic founding story.
Marvel at the legendary she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus, symbol of Rome's mythic founding story.
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Mausoleo delle Fosse Ardeatine
A solemn mausoleum honoring 335 victims of a 1944 Nazi massacre — a deeply moving piece of history.
A solemn mausoleum honoring 335 victims of a 1944 Nazi massacre — a deeply moving piece of history.
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Moses (Michelangelo)
Marvel at Michelangelo's awe-inspiring Moses, a towering stone sculpture radiating raw power and divine intensity.
Marvel at Michelangelo's awe-inspiring Moses, a towering stone sculpture radiating raw power and divine intensity.
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Palazzo della Civiltà del Lavoro
The 'Square Colosseum' — a hauntingly beautiful Mussolini-era marvel of arches and marble in EUR.
The 'Square Colosseum' — a hauntingly beautiful Mussolini-era marvel of arches and marble in EUR.
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Pantheon
Step inside a 2,000-year-old engineering masterpiece with the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome.
Step inside a 2,000-year-old engineering masterpiece with the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome.
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Piazza Navona
Rome's grandest square dazzles with Bernini's iconic fountains, street artists, and timeless baroque splendor.
Rome's grandest square dazzles with Bernini's iconic fountains, street artists, and timeless baroque splendor.
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Pietà
Marvel at Michelangelo's breathtaking marble sculpture of Mary cradling Christ, carved with unmatched grace and emotion.
Marvel at Michelangelo's breathtaking marble sculpture of Mary cradling Christ, carved with unmatched grace and emotion.
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Roman Forum
Walk where senators debated and emperors triumphed in Rome's magnificent ancient civic center.
Walk where senators debated and emperors triumphed in Rome's magnificent ancient civic center.
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Saint Peter's Basilica
Michelangelo's breathtaking dome crowns the spiritual heart of Catholicism and one of history's greatest architectural achievements.
Michelangelo's breathtaking dome crowns the spiritual heart of Catholicism and one of history's greatest architectural achievements.
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Saint Peter's Square
Bernini's breathtaking colonnade frames the heart of Catholicism — a timeless gathering place for millions.
Bernini's breathtaking colonnade frames the heart of Catholicism — a timeless gathering place for millions.
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Sistine Chapel
Marvel at Michelangelo's breathtaking ceiling frescoes inside the world's most celebrated chapel.
Marvel at Michelangelo's breathtaking ceiling frescoes inside the world's most celebrated chapel.
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Spanish Steps
Rome's grandest staircase cascades down to Piazza di Spagna, perfect for people-watching and stunning city views.
Rome's grandest staircase cascades down to Piazza di Spagna, perfect for people-watching and stunning city views.
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Teatro di Pompeo
Walk the footprint of Rome's first stone theatre, where Caesar met his fate nearby.
Walk the footprint of Rome's first stone theatre, where Caesar met his fate nearby.