When talking about Rome, throughout history, this city has received different nicknames. However, there is one that has stood the test of time and describes exactly what Rome is today and what it has represented for the history of the West: Eternal Rome.
Rome is a city that surprises not only for its historical monuments that have survived and that allow us to learn about the origins of Western history as we know it, but it is also a city that enchants with its beauty and its landscapes in shades of green and brown.
That is why, below, we are going to tell you about some of the vital places that you should not miss if you visit this city, so that you can put them in your travel notebook.
Roman Colosseum
Certainly, it may seem a cliché to talk about the Roman Colosseum, but it is an essential visit if you want to know the essence of this city, being the most visited symbol of the country and one of the most visited in the world.
Until the 20th century, no building was able to surpass the capacity of this emblematic site. In addition, we can visit it with a guided tour or with an audio guide to learn how it worked at the time of the Roman Empire.
Roman Forum
Just a few meters from the Colosseum we find the Roman Forum. It is nothing less than the nerve center of ancient Rome and can be enjoyed both outside and inside. Many remnants of what was its original function survive, so it is like walking inside a history book.
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Fontana di Trevi
Another of the highlights of eternal Rome after the Roman Colosseum is undoubtedly the Trevi Fountain. This imposing work is suddenly discovered while walking through the narrow streets of the area.
It is a masterpiece built in the 18th century and is considered the best example of baroque art in the city. While you can look for it, it is very common for visitors to get lost in the streets of this wonderful city and the Fontana appears out of nowhere to surprise and allow visitors to feel like they are inside La Dolce Vita (although, of course, in real life you are not allowed to get in the water).
Sant’Angelo Castle
A little further away from this area, but still within walking distance, we find, on the other side of the river, the imposing Sant’Angelo Castel. It is a castle that has appeared in countless films, theatrical and lyrical works and even in video games.
Besides surprising on the outside, this castle today has a museum where its history is told, where we can learn about this work in the days when it was the official residence of the Pope. At the same time, it is recommended to reserve a few minutes of the visit to go up to its terrace and be dazzled by the beautiful panoramic views of the city.
St. Peter’s Basilica
Besides being the city with the most churches in the world, Eternal Rome has the most emblematic church of Catholicism: St. Peter’s Basilica. Not only is it the largest church in the world, but it is also a spectacle of majesty when visited both inside and out.
Inside, it has works of high artistic value such as Bernini’s Baldachin and Michelangelo’s Pietà. Today, it is the place where the new Pope is elected and where the papal mass is celebrated.
To get an idea of its value in architectural and artistic terms, as well as in religious terms, it takes 120 years, 14 architects and 22 popes to build this Basilica.
Today, access is free of charge, although it is a very popular site all year round, so it is possible that there will be a queue to get in. If you visit this basilica, you can also take advantage of the tour to visit the Vatican Museums.
Piazza Navona
Among the many squares that can be found walking around Rome, the Navona is one of the most important, especially for its location and beauty.
In its center stands out theFountain of the Four Rivers. The entire square is surrounded by buildings that have great artistic value and have become an emblematic center of the social, tourist and cultural life of the city.
Something interesting to know about this square is that it was built over the ancient Stadium of Domitian. It was a Roman stadium where competitions were held that attracted more than 30,000 spectators.
Pantheon
To mention all that can be enjoyed in Rome is practically unmanageable. However, another visit that can not be missed is the Pantheon of Agrippa. It is considered one of the great architectural and historical works of the city, so it is an essential stop to know it in detail.
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