Rome Things to Do

This is a large square in Rome at one of the sides of Via del Corso(the other one is Piazza del Popolo). The name of the square comes from the name of the palace nearby: Palazzo Venezia, that has that...

Barb's son wrote: My grandmother wanted to see the Coliseum. Our driver told us that people used parts of it to make other things, and that one of the popes tried to destroy it. Opening hours from...

Gorgeous fountain .. and piece of history. Very crowded .. lots of us tourists waiting for their photo op and some were aggressive. I lady literally shoved me to try and not wait her turn ... we'd...

There was not just one 'Roman Forum' in Rome. Different forums were constructed at different times during the Empire, built over each other, overlapping, adjacent to each other....the reason why the...

I'd never heard of the Spanish Steps and it was super crowded. We didn't stay long .. didn't feel like fighting the crowd. Rome had so many amazing things to see and do .. didn't see the allure of...

This castle was built around 123 d. C. as a tomb for emperor Adrian and his successors. It was completed by Antoninus Pius in 139. The name Castel Sant Angelo comes from the legend of Saint Gregorio...

This square is the one where the liveliness of Roman life is most tangible. It has long been a meeting place for the inhabitants of Rome.In the past this square was the place where markets,...

"The Campo dei Fiori in the Parione district is one of the jewels of Rome. In the morning it's a bustling marketplace, that transforms into a nightlife centre in the evening – all amid a beautiful...

If you go to Galleria Borghese (and even if you don’t) take some time to explore the great green spaces of Villa Borghese and the Pincio. A onetime vineyard turned private park developed by the same...

The most romantic way of discovering the Forum is to climb on the Palatine Hill by the entry located Via di San Gregorio 30, close to Porta Capena. The place is quiet and shaded by beautiful trees of...

The church is massive on the inside. You realise how big until you walk it from end to end. In a bit of a 'we're bigger and better than you are' headspace, there re markings on the ground showing how...

Before the current Pantheon was built, two other buildings occupied the same site. The first one was a temple dedicated to the gods of mars and venus and it burned down in 80 ac. It was rebuilt by...

We walked along the Tiber River and take in all the sights. The Lungotevere boulevard runs along the river (hence its name, which translates as "along the Tiber"); it took 50 years to build the...

Perhaps the biggest attractions on Capitoline Hill are the Capitoline Museums housed in the Palazzo Nuovo and Palazzo dei Conservatori. We had decided not to spend too much time in art museums during...

It is said it was Saint Callistus who founded a church where this church is located; in 22 A. D. The church was rebuilt in the IV century. It was enlarged in the IX century. Then it was rebuilt in...

Piazza del Popolo (people square) is a large square at one of the sides of Via del Corso. It laids under the Pincio, one of the best spot where to have a great view of the city. At the center of the...

La Bocca della Verita(mouth of truth) is a man-like face carved on marble probably part of ancient fountain showing god Oceanus. So, why all these tourists wait in a long line outside the church to...

SM Maggiore is, simply, stunning. It should be the first Roman church you enter...........far less grandiose and 'in your face' than St Peter's, its mosaics and marbles dazzle, its complexities...

If you are in the mood for some exercise coupled with magnificent views of Rome, then consider climbing the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica! Hubby and I seem to be climbing lots of things since we’ve...

I know there are many tips written about the Vatican. I hope my tip will add some value and you will find some helpful information. There is a line to get into the Vatican whether you go on your own...

My top tip to enjoying the Vatican is to order your tickets in advance online to avoid waiting in the lines. We went during a time when Rome wasn't crawling with tourists and tour groups, but it was...

From the spirals of the Trajan column we can follow all the details of the invasion of Dacia (presently Romania) but we are left ignorant of the reason of this war: money !!! Rome was importing...

If you have only time to visit one museum in Rome I advise you this one. You will not be waiting in a long line as with the museum of the Vatican and you will see very famous pieces of the Antique...

The Arch of Constantine is the most recent of the three remaining imperial triumphal arches in Rome. The other ones, the Arch of Titusand the Arch of Septimius Severus, are located in the nearby Roman...

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...