top 10 places to visit in rome

top 10 places to visit in rome

There are many things to see, but also planning a little time to linger. Rome is full of so many treasures, some of them hidden, that is discovered by chance during an impromptu walk through an alleyway seemingly innocuous. Do not miss the must.

1 The Vatican

It is here that the cruel Nero martyred the early Christians of Rome, on the floor of the Ager Vaticanus. Among them was St. Peter, whose tomb lies beneath the monumental cathedral namesake. Do not miss the 

Sistine Chapel and its frescoes by Michelangelo. 

2 Trastevere

The left bank of Rome, so suitable for taking stunning pictures of beauty, is home to many contemporary art and an incredible number of restaurants galleries. It is here that we find the Trasteverini these people of Rome considered the direct descendants of the original inhabitants of the city.

3 Palatine Hill

With its tranquil atmosphere and breathtaking views, the attractiveness of the Palatine is obvious. Besides visiting the ruins scattered (the Palace of Flavi, Domus Augustana) on the hill, you can visit the Palatine Museum.

4 San Lorenzo and He Pigneto

San Lorenzo is the place to go for young people strongly committed to the left. At its origins, a poor neighborhood of the 19th century whose struggle against fascism was a feature of its inhabitants. Now is the gathering place of artists, hippies and activists of all stripes, which blend campus students La Sapienza nearby

The Via Appia

The Via Appia, lined with cypress, is an ancient Roman road, the first to be paved. This is the best preserved, while

  many historical relics border it. Sunday is the perfect day to see what's out, the route is closed to traffic.

6 The Roman panoramas

Perched on one of the seven hills of the city, was furious impression that Rome was created specifically to provide these fantastic panoramas.

7 Summer festivals

Puccini on a canvas of ancient background, Herbie Hancock in the starlight. From June to September, outdoor festivals multiply, transforming the eternal city into a huge open-air stage. The Roman Forum, the Colosseum ... every place becomes the host of a show.

8 The Capitoline Museums Del Piazza Campidoglio

This is just the first public museum in the world, created in 1471 on the initiative of Pope Sixtus IV, who donated some bronze statues, including Etruscan, which can still be admired today .

9 Museo e Galleria Borghese

There is good art, great, and, on another planet, there is the Museo e Galleria Borghese museum. This museum is the result of artistic bulimia Cardinal Scipione Borghese, who went to these lengths to get the parts he coveted, up to imprison the owners of the paintings he wanted to add to his collection.

Galleria Doria Pamphili 10

Superb private collection consisting, among others, works by Raphael, Caravaggio, Titian, Tintoretto, Brueghel, Bernini and Velázquez. You can admire Palazzo Doria Pamphili in which the free audio guide will tell vividly all the anecdotes that took place within its walls