Tomb of Cecilia Metella Rome
The sarcophagus of Caecilia Metella was placed in the central cell. If you look up halfway at the cylindrical body, you can see an inscription. Translated, it reads “To Caecilia Metella, daughter of Q
Attractions in Rome
Palatine Hill Rome
Palatine Hill Rome The Palatine Hill is situated between the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, and the Roman Forum. It is considered the birthplace of Rome. One of Rome’s seven hills, the Palatine Hill is linked with the city’s history and where many important figures lived. According to legend t...
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Trastevere Rome
Trastevere Rome Trastevere is a quaint and charming old neighborhood full of traditional Italian homes. It is the 13th rione of Rome and is located on the west bank of the Tiber River. Trastevere is a real neighborhood full of character thanks to its narrow cobbled streets lined by beautiful v...
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Church Santa Maria della Concezione
Church Santa Maria della Concezione Rome Church Santa Maria della Concezione is situated at the bottom of via Veneto just off Piazza Barberini. Pope Urban VIII commissioned it in 1626. It was designed by Antonio Casoni and built between 1626 and 1631. [gallery ids="5691,5692,5693,5694"] Cappuccin...
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Trevi Fountain Rome
When in Rome, the Trevi Fountain is a must see. As you walk closer to the fountain, you will definitely hear it well before seeing it. The most famous fountain in the world has appeared in several notable films, three coins in the fountain, Roman holiday and La Dolce Vita so you just might recognize...
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Catacombs of St Callixtus Rome
Catacombs of St Callixtus Rome The Catacombs of St Callixtus is located on the Appian Way just outside Rome. I was biking on the Appian Way and I’m glad I stopped by to visit. The catacombs are very well preserved and provide a great insight into what life and death was like in ancient Rome. ...
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Pantheon – Piazza della Rotonda, Rome, Italy
Pantheon Rome Italy The Pantheon is a beautifully impressive building. It's about 2000 years old and faces Piazza Della Rotonda, a big square with many restaurants, cafes and shops around it. You will find a lot of locals and tourists sitting outside and taking in the stunning view of the Pantheon....
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Villa of the Quintilii Rome
Villa of the Quintilii Rome Villa of the Quintilii is located in tranquil countryside and spans an area between the Appian Way and the Appia Nuova (the modern road). The Villa of the Quintilii was the biggest and grandest residence of the Rome. Two wealthy and cultured Quintili brothers built the...
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Tomb of Cecilia Metella Rome
Tomb of Cecilia Metella Rome Tomb of Cecilia Metella is located along the ancient Roman road known as the Appian Way. The massive tomb was built for the patrician woman Cecilia Metella. Cecilia Metella was the daughter of a consul of Rome. A very important and wealthy family known as the Caeci...
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Vatican Museums
http://youtu.be/S-cEGJJ9FYk Vatican Museums It started out as just a small collection of sculptures of Pope Clement XIV and Pope Pius VI in the years 1769-1799. They decided to call attention to culture and let the public take part in viewing the collections of art. Their names where dedicated t...
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St Peter’s Square – Vatican City – Rome – Italy
St Peter’s Square – Vatican City – Rome - Italy http://youtu.be/-iRg3qM-c9I St Peter’s Square or as the Italians call it Piazza San Pietro is the masterpiece of Gian Lorenzo Bernini done 1657-1667. The Piazza is 240 meters wide. When you stand in the middle of it and look around, you�...
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Saint Peters Basilica
Saint Peters Basilica http://youtu.be/6dY-TF9CSHY Opening hours of the Basilica Open daily from 7.00AM to 7.00PM April through September and from 7.00AM to 6.00PM October through March Piazza San Pietro - 00120 Vatican City You do not need to but a ticket to enter th...
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The Colosseum
The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheater at Piazza del Colosseo Roma [caption id="attachment_2777" align="aligncenter" width="300"] The Colosseum in Rome Italy[/caption] The Colosseum, also known as the elliptical amphitheatre was ordered by Emperor Vespasian ...
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Roman Forum
The Roman Forum Rome Italy The Roman Forum is situated in a valley between the Palatine and the Capitol. It was first developed in the 7th century BC and expanded over centuries. The area was a marsh, so the Romans built a sewer to drain water. They made it into a center of political and ...
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Church Santa Maria del Popolo Rome
Church Santa Maria del Popolo Rome Church Santa Maria del Popolo is situated on the north side of Piazza del Popolo. It is between Porta del Popolo and the Pincio hill. It is also very close walking distance from the Flamini Metro station. This is a beautiful and stunning church to visit with ...
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Church of St Mary of the Angels and the Martyrs
Church of St Mary of the Angels and the Martyrs Church of St Mary of the Angels and the Martyrs is conveniently located close to the National Museum of Rome and the Termini station. You can also catch Hop On, Hop Off buses from this area. The church faces onto Piazza Repubblica that is at the top...
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Roman Walls
Roman Walls Roman Walls was constructed in the 6th century BC. It was to prevent a repeat of the sack of Rome during Battle of the Allia by the Gauls of Brennus. Roman Walls were still standing in the end of the Republic and the early Empire. By then Rome had begun to expand outside the wall. Rom...
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Holy Stairs Piazza di San Giovanni in Laterano
Holy Stairs Holy Stairs or Scala Santa is right across the street from the Cathedral of St. John Lateran. The best way to get there is with the Metro A - San Giovanni stop or with the Hop on hop off bus Roma Cristiana. According to the Catholic tradition, Christ walked up these steps as he wa...
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Vittorio Emmanuel II Monument Rome
Vittorio Emmanuel II Monument Rome Vittorio Emmanuel II Monument is a massive building made of white marble situated at the point where Piazza Venezia meets the Capitoline Hill. [gallery ids="4854,4855,4858"] This monument was built to honor Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of a unified Ita...
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Spanish Steps Rome
Spanish Steps Rome Spanish Steps is a great landmark and is definitely worth seeing. It is located within walking distance of other major Rome landmarks, such as the Fontana di Trevi, the Pantheon, and St. Peter's Basilica. The Spanish Steps was built in honor of a diplomatic visit by the king...
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Capitoline Hill Rome
Capitoline Hill Rome The Capitoline Hill is the most famous of the Seven Hills of Rome. It is the smallest of the Seven Hills of Rome. Throughout ancient times, Capitoline Hill had numerous temples facing toward the Roman Forum. [gallery ids="5763,5764,5765,5766,5767,5768,5769,5770,5771,5772,5...
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Forum of Augustus Rome
Forum of Augustus Rome The Forum of Augustus is one of the Imperial forums of Rome, Italy. It was built by Augustus is across from the Forum of Julius Caesar. The statue of Augustus stands before the ruins of his forum. They aren't open all the time and it's better to check before if you can ...
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Capitoline Museums Rome
Capitoline Museums Rome Capitoline Museums is easy walking distance from the Colosseum. It is situated in front of Rome's present-day City Hall, very close to the Roman Forum and the Victor Emmanuel monument. Capitoline Museums is one of the oldest museums in the world. It’s an astonishing p...
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Mouth of Truth Rome
Mouth of Truth Rome The Mouth of Truth is the most famous attraction of Santa Maria in Cosmedin, a basilica in Rome. A face carved in marble, most likely that of the pagan god Oceanus, was made famous in the film Roman Holiday starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck. The myth of the Mouth of T...
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Piazza Navona Rome Italy
Piazza Navona Rome Italy facts Piazza Navona, Rome Italy a pedestrian area. It was built on the site of the Stadium of Domitian, a giant stadium that would hold 15.000 -20.000 people, which was used for athletic contests and some festivals. Piazza Navona is very likely to be the second favorite ...
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Fountain of the Four Rivers Rome
Fountain of the Four Rivers Rome Fountain of the Four Rivers - Piazza Navona, Rome In the center of Piazza Navona you can see the beautiful, famous and massive Fountain of the Four Rivers which was built in 1651 by the prominent architect Bernini. Bernini mostly worked in Rome throughou...
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Fountain of Neptune Rome
Fountain of Neptune Rome Fontana del Nettuno Fountain of Neptune Piazza Navona, Rome On the northern end is the Fountain of Neptune created by Giacomo della Porta in 1574. Originally it was called Fountain of the kettle makers because it was near a street were all the kettle mak...
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Villa Borghese Rome
Villa Borghese Rome Villa Borghese, Piazzale Napoleone Rome. Enjoy a relaxing stroll through the Borghese gardens. Villa Borghese is a large landscape garden in the naturalistic English manner in Rome, containing a number of buildings, museums and attractions. It is the second largest pub...
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