Guidebook for Roma
Sightseeing
The Constantinian basilica disappeared with time. Over 150 years passed from the decision of Nicholas V Parentucelli to enlarge and restore the ancient basilica to the completion of the Renaissance.
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St. Peter's Basilica
Piazza San PietroThe Constantinian basilica disappeared with time. Over 150 years passed from the decision of Nicholas V Parentucelli to enlarge and restore the ancient basilica to the completion of the Renaissance.
During its many years of existence, the building functioned first as a mausoleum then became part of the city wall and later was turned into a fortress before it functioned as a papal residence.
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Castel Sant'Angelo
50 Lungotevere Castello During its many years of existence, the building functioned first as a mausoleum then became part of the city wall and later was turned into a fortress before it functioned as a papal residence.
The mausoleum was connected to the city at the other side of the river by a newly constructed bridge now known as the Ponte Sant'Angelo. Its many statues were added later during the Baroque period.
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Ponte Sant'Angelo
Ponte Sant'AngeloThe mausoleum was connected to the city at the other side of the river by a newly constructed bridge now known as the Ponte Sant'Angelo. Its many statues were added later during the Baroque period.
The Vatican Museums contain masterpieces of painting, sculpture and other works of art collected by the popes through the centuries.
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Vatican Museums
The Vatican Museums contain masterpieces of painting, sculpture and other works of art collected by the popes through the centuries.
Between the windows lightening the chapel there are 24 full-stand portraits of popes, realized by D.Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, F.Diamante and C.Rosselli.
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Sistine Chapel
Between the windows lightening the chapel there are 24 full-stand portraits of popes, realized by D.Ghirlandaio, Botticelli, F.Diamante and C.Rosselli.
The Cavour square was began in 1876, when appeared the idea to built another impressive building close to such a great examples of architecture as St Peter's and Castel Sant'Angelo.
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Piazza Cavour
The Cavour square was began in 1876, when appeared the idea to built another impressive building close to such a great examples of architecture as St Peter's and Castel Sant'Angelo.
In 1527 Borgo was devastated by the mercenary troops of the emperor Charles V. This event led the popes to the decision of building new walls able to resist artillery.
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Rione XIV Borgo
In 1527 Borgo was devastated by the mercenary troops of the emperor Charles V. This event led the popes to the decision of building new walls able to resist artillery.
Piazza Navona is one of the most famous and arguably the most beautiful of Rome's many squares. The large and lively square features no less than three magnificent fountains.
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Piazza Navona
Piazza NavonaPiazza Navona is one of the most famous and arguably the most beautiful of Rome's many squares. The large and lively square features no less than three magnificent fountains.
Another eyecatcher is the Baroque church of Sant'Agnese in Agone.
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Sant'Agnese in Agone
30/A Via di Santa Maria dell'AnimaAnother eyecatcher is the Baroque church of Sant'Agnese in Agone.
This museum is the first architectural space to be created in the historical centre of Rome
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B&B Ara Pacis Augustae
35 Lungotevere dei MelliniThis museum is the first architectural space to be created in the historical centre of Rome
The Roman Pantheon is the most preserved and influential building of ancient Rome. It is a Roman temple dedicated to all the gods of pagan Rome.
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Panthon
Piazza della RotondaThe Roman Pantheon is the most preserved and influential building of ancient Rome. It is a Roman temple dedicated to all the gods of pagan Rome.
Shopping
Shop like Romans do :) This road joins the huge Piazza del Popolo with Piazza Risorgimento, off Vatican city. It’s quite a long road, intersected by many other ones.
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Via Cola di Rienzo
Via Cola di RienzoShop like Romans do :) This road joins the huge Piazza del Popolo with Piazza Risorgimento, off Vatican city. It’s quite a long road, intersected by many other ones.
You can get anything from peanut butter to taco seasoning, to artisanal Italian sauces, coffee beans, and fancy crackers.Castroni offers packaged goods, coffee beans, and Dr. Pepper.
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Castroni
196 Via Cola di RienzoYou can get anything from peanut butter to taco seasoning, to artisanal Italian sauces, coffee beans, and fancy crackers.Castroni offers packaged goods, coffee beans, and Dr. Pepper.
Everything Else
Rome's oldest market. Here you will find the best fish in the city, fresh vegetables and attractively-piled fruit, spice, as well as kitchen utensils, tablecloths and toys.
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Campo de' Fiori
Campo de' FioriRome's oldest market. Here you will find the best fish in the city, fresh vegetables and attractively-piled fruit, spice, as well as kitchen utensils, tablecloths and toys.
Lepanto station
Metro A Lepanto
Via Crescenzio
Via CrescenzioShuttle bus from/to Airport.
Essentials
Via Tacito, 90
90 Via TacitoTuo Spa Supermarket.
Via Terenzio
Via TerenzioThere is a Supermarket "Pam", also open on sunday.