Rome sightseeing

Rome, the heart of one of the most mysterious and multi-layered countries in the World reveals astonishing landmarks, remarkable museums and breathtaking sights. A treasure box that brings to light something new every time, the "Eternal city" has to be discovered step by step!

In order to take your time and have some freedom purchase a 7 day Pass for €22, which will get you in some of the major attractions of Rome, as the Colosseum , Palatine Hill, the Baths of Caracalla , the catacombs, Terme di Diocleziano, Palazza Massimo alle Terme, Crypta Balbi, Palazzo Altemps, Villa dei Quintili, Tomba di Cecilia Metella.

One can not skip a visit to the Pantheon and awesome sight of ancient architecture, still a functioning church, further on, the ruins of the ancient Roman archives, Tabularium, the Circus Maximus and the Fori Imperiali providing a breath taking view over the city from the top.

Museums are something that Rome has plenty of, all exciting and unique. The Vatican Museum is the most renowned, embracing the Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo’s eminent frescos. The Capitoline Museums with its vast collection including classical art, and the legendary bronze wolf, Palazzo Massimo, with and outstanding collection of ancient sculptures, mosaics and wall paintings, Galleria Borghese, and Villa Giulia Museum, with an all-embracing collection of Etruscan art are just a few of many remarkable museums.

Perhaps the most fascinating buildings is Castle Sant'Angelo, though we must not leave out Palazzo Venezia,Palazzo Farnese, Palazzo de la Sapienza which are absolutely amazing.

Astonishing churches, abundantly decorated is something you will not miss in Rome. Note that you have to be dressed appropriately in order to be allowed in! Come to be known as the most exceptional church in the world, the St Peter's Basilica is alone worth the whole trip! San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane, San Pietro in Vincoli, Santa Maria Maggiore, San Giovanni in Laterano the cathedral church of Rome, with a magnificent baptistery and medieval cloister, and the Il Gesù are just some of the many noteworthy basilicas that should not be left out. In search of something macabre, try the Capuchin Monastery decorated with the bones of dead monks exciting and bizarre at the same time!

Rome is also full of Piazzas, everywhere you go, do not forget to look around as they are all beautiful. Piazza di Trevi, with the world famous Fountain, Piazza Venezia, Piazza del Campidoglio, among many others make your trip truly enjoyable!

Rome highlights