Centro Storico
A real-life house of horrors, Palazzo Cenci was the scene of one of the 16th century’s most infamous crimes, the murder of Francesco Cenci by his long…
Must-see attractions in Rome
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
The church of Rome’s Filipino community contains a sparkling 4th-century apse mosaic, the oldest of its kind in the city. An enthroned Christ is flanked…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
Porta Maggiore was built by order of the Emperor Claudius in AD 52. Then, as now, it was a major road junction under which passed the two main southbound…
Ancient Rome
Hidden by scaffolding on the Roman Forum, the Lapis Niger ('Black Stone' in Latin) is a large slab of black marble that covered an underground area said…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
On the northern flank of Piazza del Popolo, the Porta del Popolo was created by Bernini in 1655 to celebrate Queen Christina of Sweden's defection to…
Complesso Monumentale Santo Spirito in Sassia
Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
Originally an 8th-century lodging for Saxon pilgrims, this ancient hospital complex was established by Pope Innocent III in the late 12th century. Three…
Rome
In the Auditorium Parco della Musica, this small archaeological museum is dedicated to the ancient Roman villa that was unearthed during construction of…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
These ruins are the remains of a monumentally grandiose fountain built by emperor Alexander Severus to mark the end of an aqueduct. This principle of a…
Centro Storico
Visible to the south of the Isola Tiberina are the remains of the Pons Aemilius, ancient Rome’s first stone bridge. Dating to the 2nd century BC, it was…
Southern Rome
Rome's Congress Palace was constructed for the 1942 Universal Exposition, and hosted the fencing during the 1960 Olympics. The enormous terrace above the…
Southern Rome
Work started on this enormous white travertine and umber brick pile in 1939 for the Esposizione Universale di Roma (Roman Universal Exhibition), but didn…
Southern Rome
This covered stadium was built for the 1960 Olympics and still hosts sporting and entertainment events today, with a capacity of around 12,000.
Centro Storico
At the southern end of Via Giulia, the Fontana del Mascherone is a 17th-century fountain showing what looks like a gormless hippy surprised by water…
Basilica di Santa Maria in Montesanto
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
This baroque church on the southern approach to Piazza del Popolo was designed by Carlo Rainaldi in the 17th century.
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
This small church, set back off the square, is popular with pet owners who bring their animals to be blessed on St Anthony’s feast day (17 January).
Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
This vast landmark palazzo, built to a neo-baroque style between 1888 and 1911, is the seat of Italy's highest court, the Court of Cassation.
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
The western length of Piazza Santi Apostoli is dominated by the 17th-century facade of Palazzo Odescalchi, spilt into apartments today.
Ancient Rome
About 250m down from the Colosseum, this is the main entrance/exit for the Palatino (Palatine Hill).
Ancient Rome
The main entrance/exit for the Roman Forum is just off Via dei Fori Imperiali.
Roman Forum & Palatino Entrance
Ancient Rome
This entrance gives access to both the Roman Forum and Palatino.
