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Sights of RomeExploring the sights in Rome, between the great basilicas, monuments and ancient sites, majestic squares, alleys, fountains, or even the many and rich churches. Sections
 Lorsque l'on visite Rome pour la première fois, comment peut-on éviter le Colisée ou la Place et la Basilique Saint-Pierre ? Ces deux lieux valent vraiment le voyage. Mais après, on dénombre tellement de sites et de monuments hors normes, que tout classement ou sélection devient rapidement assez subjectif. Voici donc une liste à prendre plutôt comme suggestion et à agrémenter de votre propre sauce  Here is a short list that highlights the emblematic places of Rome and considered as unmissable, from the Colosseum to Saint Peter’s Square  This section is dedicated to the ancient monuments of Rome. They are so numerous and varied that you will find below two main articles. One presents the 3 or 4 most important places of the city of Rome, with the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Pantheon. The other article lists the most interesting sites, between the ...  Review of the great ancient buildings of Rome: the Colosseum, the amphitheatre of antiquity of an unparalleled size, which was dedicated to games and gladiator fights; the Pantheon, temple dedicated to the Roman gods; the Roman Forum, political and administrative centre since the Roman Republic.  The section is dedicated to the iconic basilicas and churches of Rome, among the most significant and fascinating in a city that counts over 400 of them. Beyond the four major basilicas, including St. Peter’s Basilica, another article explores the city through a selection of 40 churches that stand out either for their architecture or for the masterpieces they house, such as San Pietro in Vincoli, home to Michelangelo’s Moses, or San Luigi dei Francesi, where a chapel holds three paintings by Caravaggio. With more than 400 churches, Rome has a unique religious heritage. Among these, four are the major basilicas: Saint Peter in Vatican, Saint John of the Lateran, Saint Mary Major and Saint Paul outside the walls. Together with three other so-called "minor" basilicas, they are the stages of the traditional Tour of the Seven Churches of Catholic Pilgrims in Rome.  View the interactive map of attractions selected by us: churches, squares, monuments, etc. Interested in archaeology, modern art, painting and sculpture from all eras, you will find easily enough to satisfy your curiosity in Rome, where the choice and quality of the works of art abound. The main museums are those of the Vatican, the Capitoline Museums, the Gallery Borghese and the National Roman Museum. Small or large, the squares of Rome, generally closed to traffic, are places of relaxation and culture. Among the most touristic, discover four famous places: the Saint-Peter's Square, the Piazza Navona, the Spanish Steps and the Capitoline Square. Beyond their large number, the squares of Rome are very varied, from the small neighborhood square to the crossroads of transport, through baroque jewels. A first article presents the four most prestigious: Saint Peter's square, Piazza Navona, Piazza del Campidoglio and Piazza di Spagna with the Spanish Steps.
The following article proposes our Top 16 of the most interesting and charming Roman squares. Finally, articles are dedicated to the largest squares. The Rioni of Rome are the historical districts of the city, so called during the Middle Ages. However, this division of the territory dates back to Roman times, with changes over the centuries. Let’s explore some of the city’s remarkable neighbourhoods beyond the city’s great historic centre in the historic Campo Marzio  Rome has beautiful parks of various kinds, such as the elegant Pincian hill park, or the three main public parks of Villa Borghese, Villa Pamphilj and Villa Ada. In the center is also the Villa Celimontana, the Rose Garden of Rome, the Villa Sciarra, and out is the vast park of the Via Appia Antica along the Appian Way, including the Caffarella Park, and the Aqueduct Park.  The surroundings of Rome offer many opportunities to escape the bustle of the Italian capital. This section presents a selection of must-see places, including Ostia, the Etruscan remains, as well as the lakes and beaches located along the coast. Rome reveals exceptional views from its emblematic heights and viewpoints. This page explores panoramic sites such as Piazzale Garibaldi on the Janicule hill, the Pincio terrace overlooking Piazza del Popolo, and the Orange Garden on Aventine hill with its view of the Tiber, or from the Monte Mario, the highest Roman summit.  Heart of the Vatican, the Saint Peter's Basilica is a special and essential building in the Christian world, built on the tomb of Saint Peter around 320 AD. Michelangelo, Raphael, Bramante and many other artists contributed to its reconstruction in the 16th century. Dedicated to the Virgin, the Basilica of St. Mary Major dates back to the 5th century AD, in the early Christian era. Photos, history, information and architecture. Cathedral of the Pope as bishop of Rome, Saint John Lateran, raised by Constantine around AD 320, is the mother of all the churches. Photos, history, information and architecture. The Basilica di San Paolo fuori le Mura is a church located south of the ancient walls of Rome. Built in the 4th century on the tomb of the apostle Paul, it has a five-nave architecture and an intact medieval cloister. This site is home to ancient mosaics and serves as a UNESCO-listed pilgrimage site The Sistine Chapel, located in the heart of the Vatican, is famous for its monumental frescoes, including the vault and Judgment Day by Michelangelo. This masterpiece of the Renaissance, commissioned by Pope Sixtus IV, also serves as a setting for papal conclaves. The visit, included in the itinerary of the Vatican Museums, requires early booking due to its immense popularity. The base of Castel Sant'Angelo is an ancient building, the Mausoleum of Hadrian, built for the emperor’s family between 117 and 138 AD.
At the top of the mausoleum stood a statue of the emperor, personified in the sun god, with a bronze chariot. The bridges, galleries and fountains of Rome reflect the depth of the city’s history from antiquity to the present day. The article presents, for example, the Ponte Sant'Angelo, decorated with sculptures by Bernini, the old Ponte Sisto towards Trastevere, the Acqua Paola fountain on the Janiculum, the Alberto Sordi and Sciarra galleries marked by the refinement of Art Nouveau, etc.  The article presents a selection of historic palaces in the city, reflecting its rich architectural heritage. Among them, the Quirinal Palace served as a residence for the popes and kings of Italy, the Doria Pamphilj Palace houses an extensive art collection, the Farnese Palace, a Renaissance masterpiece, is currently the seat of the French embassy in Italy, etc. It is the best preserved ancient monument of the city, a temple dedicated to the gods of pagan Rome, rebuilt around 125 by the emperor Hadrian with the elevation of a coffered dome pierced by an oculus, 43 meters high. Originally named Flavian amphitheatre, the Colosseum of Rome was built from the year 72 AD by the will of the emperor Vespasian. It was completed in the year 80 by his son, Titus, and later by Domitian. With its vast baroque staircases, the Spanish Steps or Piazza di Spagna is a unique achievement of harmony and aesthetics. Its large steps, flowered in spring, lead to the terrace with the obelisk and the church of the Trinità dei Monti to the two symmetrical bell towers. The Piazza Navona is one of the most lively squares in Rome, with painters and artists, restaurants, cafes and ice cream parlours. is above all emblematic of the Baroque period, with its three fountains, including the masterpiece of the Bernini in the center: the Fountain of the four rivers. The majestic colonnade of Bernini with its four rows embraces the visitor here to accompany him to the largest basilica in the Christian world: the St. Peter’s basilica and the heart of the Vatican City. At the top of the Capitol hill, which was the spiritual heart of ancient Rome, the square was redesigned by Michelangelo in the 16th century, creating a harmonious space where the palaces house the city hall and the Capitol Museums. The Trevi Fountain is the most scenic fountain in Rome, present in the collective imagination with the film of La Dolce Vita by Fellini. Its history intertwines with that of the city of Rome, it is located at the terminus of the ancient aqueduct of the Acqua Vergine. The Roman Forum was the centre of ancient Rome, a place for trade, business, religion, politics and justice. It was constantly crowded with lawyers, priests, litigators and merchants. From the rostrum, politicians addressed the people. |  | |||||
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