In the City of Rome, walking is by far the best way to explore the city. Much of the city is made up of narrow lanes and alleys impenetrable, so you miss a lot by not walking.
The walks guide you between the major sightseeing icons.
Exploring the city centre by motorbike surrounded by glorious monuments and colossal remains takes you back in time to the “glory that was Rome”
Piazza Venezia is a famous square in Rome. It is located at the foot of the Capitol, where five of the most important streets of the capital cross
Largo di Torre Argentina is a square in the historic center of Rome. At its center, there is an archaeological area with the remains of four Roman temples dating back to the age of the Republic.
The Pantheon is a building in ancient Rome located in the Pigna district in the historic center, built as a temple dedicated to all past, present and future deities. It was founded in 27 BC from the arpinate Marco Vipsanio Agrippa.
Piazza Navona is one of the most famous monumental squares in Rome, built in the monumental style by the Pamphili family at the behest of Pope Innocent X (Giovanni Battista Pamphili) with the typical shape of an ancient stadium.
Campo de 'Fiori is a square in Rome, between via dei Giubbonari and piazza della Cancelleria, on the borders of the Parione and Regola districts. Until the fifteenth century the square did not exist as such, and in its place there was a flowery meadow with some cultivated vegetable gardens, hence the name.
The Jewish ghetto of Rome is among the oldest ghettos in the world; it arose 40 years after that of Venice which is the first ever. The term derives from the name of the Venetian district "gheto" where there was a foundry (precisely gheto in Venetian), where the Jews of that city were forced to reside.
Piazza Venezia is a famous square in Rome. It is located at the foot of the Capitol, where five of the most important streets of the capital cross
The building that stands along the Gianicolo Promenade, near Porta S.Pancrazio, is known as Michelangelo's House and has a very particular history, as only Rome can provide.
The building was born between 1885 and 1888 as the extreme courtyard of the Sciarra Colonna di Carbognano palace, during the restructuring and modernization of the central districts of Rome linked to the construction of the new capital, to connect various spaces of the prince's property and activity Maffeo Barberini-Colonna di Sciarra.
The Trevi Fountain is the largest and most famous fountain in Rome. Built on the facade of Palazzo Poli by Nicola Salvi, the competition organized by Pope Clement XII in 1731 was initially won by the French sculptor Lambert-Sigisbert Adam but later the assignment passed to Salvi.
Piazza di Spagna (in the 17th century Piazza di Francia), with the Spanish Steps, is one of the most famous squares in Rome. It owes its name to the palace of Spain, seat of the Iberian state embassy to the Holy See.
Piazza del Popolo is one of the most famous squares in Rome, at the foot of the Pincio. The origin of the name of the square is uncertain: there is an etymology that derives "people" from the Latin populus, based on the tradition that wants there to be, in the area, a grove of poplars pertaining to Nero's tomb.
Piazza del Popolo is one of the most famous squares in Rome, at the foot of the Pincio. The origin of the name of the square is uncertain: there is an etymology that derives "people" from the Latin populus, based on the tradition that wants there to be, in the area, a grove of poplars pertaining to Nero's tomb.
The mausoleum was started by Augustus in 28 BC on his return from Alexandria after conquering Egypt and defeating Marco Antonio in the battle of Actium of 31 BC. It was during the visit to Alexandria that he got to see the Hellenistic tomb of Alexander the Great, probably with a circular plan, from which he drew inspiration for the construction of his mausoleum.
Piazza Navona is one of the most famous monumental squares in Rome, built in the monumental style by the Pamphili family at the behest of Pope Innocent X (Giovanni Battista Pamphili) with the typical shape of an ancient stadium.
Campo de 'Fiori is a square in Rome, between via dei Giubbonari and piazza della Cancelleria, on the borders of the Parione and Regola districts. Until the fifteenth century the square did not exist as such, and in its place there was a flowery meadow with some cultivated vegetable gardens, hence the name.
Trastevere is the thirteenth district of Rome, indicated with R. XIII, as well as the largest. The name derives from the Latin trans Tiberim ("beyond the Tiber"), which was already the ancient name of the corresponding Augustan region, because the city had its origin and main development instead on the opposite bank.
The State of the Church, which for about a millennium had spread over a large part of central Italy, constituting the territorial basis of the temporal power of the popes, was annexed to the Kingdom of Italy in 1870.
Perhaps a better question is, how much is YOUR trip toRome going to be? Here at Untold Rome we are all about creating your own ideal trip to Rome that takes into account YOUR travel style, YOUR interests and what you are willing to spend. The good news is that whether you’re a budget traveler or you’re first class all the way, you can find a way to travel bella Italia that suits you.
There are several main components and variables to consider when planning a budget for your Rometrip. It can be overwhelming so let’s take it one step at a time.
As a Roman. I do apologize for the terrible condition, Rome is in. Yes it is dirty and yes it is chaotic. We have the most incapable mayor in the history.
But please Rome is also other things. First of all Rome is one of the largest cities in Europe. There are many neighborhoods to explore with many different stories.
Piazza Navona, Campo de Fiori or Pantheon areas are very central. I think the area around the Vatican is quieter in the evenings, though.
People assume that Rome is this huge sprawling city...it really is a lot smaller than it seems on a map.
Coined by Richard Lassels on his 1670 trip to Italy, the term "Grand Tour" came to refer to the travels of a northern European elite, mostly British, to France, Switzerland, and Southern Europe and apparently had a educational character.
The primary objective of the Grand Tour was the trip to Italy, where young artists, aristocrats and statesmen, came to touch the remains of classical culture.
The origins of the Tour can be found in the 16th century, but reached its peak in the late 17th and 18th centuries.
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