Sightseeing in Rome - what to see. Complete travel guide

Travelers, who will stay in Rome with children, should definitely visit the Explora Children’s Museum. In this interactive museum, kids will learn many new and exciting things. They …
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The amphitheater of Flavius

In Rome you will find restaurants either for most hard-to-please gourmets, or for people who prefer simple and modest meals. Agata e Romeo is one of the most famous restaurants in the city. …
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Trevi Fountain


Forum Romanum

Many tourists may find the habits of local residents quite unusual. Thus, when gallant and polite Italians gather in the crowd, they can create a real "crush". You may be surprised, but such …
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The Pantheon is one of the main temples of the city. It is located on Piazza della Rotonda. The Pantheon


The Sistine Chapel was built between 1475 and 1483 by order of Pope Sixtus IV. It is located in the Vatican Museum. The Sistine Chapel is famous all over the world because of two reasons. Firstly, the chapel is the location of the famous frescoes by Michelangelo, The Last Judgment and The Creation of Adam (the famous two hands, which are about to touch each other). Secondly, by order of Pope Sixtus IV starting from the XV century the chapel hosts conclaves - secret meetings, during which cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church elect a new pope. When white smoke rises from the chimney of the chapel, this means that the choice is made.
Rome is a city with long history, so there’s no wonder why so many monuments of past epochs have survived here. The famous Arch of Constantine, the first mention of which relates to …
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The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore


This is a museum of art


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City tours, excursions and tickets in Rome and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Rome
♥ Shopping area ' Via del Corso' Rome, 0.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Via Frattina' Rome, 0.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Via dei Condotti' Rome, 0.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Via Veneto' Rome, 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Via del Babuino' Rome, 1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Via del Corso' Rome, 0.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Via Frattina' Rome, 0.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Via dei Condotti' Rome, 0.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Via Veneto' Rome, 0.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Via del Babuino' Rome, 1 km from the center. On the map


Survived castles around Rome
♥ Castle 'Gioia Sannitica Castle' Gioia Sannitica, 1.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castel Sant’Angelo' Rome, 1.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Casal de’ Pazzi' Rome, 7.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castelseprio Castle' Castelseprio, 10.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castello della Magliana' Rome, 10.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Gioia Sannitica Castle' Gioia Sannitica, 1.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castel Sant’Angelo' Rome, 1.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Casal de’ Pazzi' Rome, 7.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castelseprio Castle' Castelseprio, 10.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castello della Magliana' Rome, 10.3 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Rome
♥ Regional Municipal Park 'La ENEA' , 25.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale del Circeo' , 79.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga' , 106.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale dei Monti Sibillini' , 124.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Municipal Park 'La ENEA' , 25.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale del Circeo' , 79.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale del Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga' , 106.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale dei Monti Sibillini' , 124.3 km from the center. On the map


Art galleries in Rome and around
♥ Art museum 'Galleria Colonna' Rome, 0.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Doria Pamphilj Gallery' Rome, 0.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Palazzo delle Esposizioni' Rome, 0.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Palazzo Barberini' Rome, 0.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Capitoline Museums' Rome, 0.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Galleria Colonna' Rome, 0.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Doria Pamphilj Gallery' Rome, 0.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Palazzo delle Esposizioni' Rome, 0.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Palazzo Barberini' Rome, 0.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Capitoline Museums' Rome, 0.8 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Rome from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
The Catacombs of San Sebastiano
From the series “ Survived Artifacts of Early Christian Civilization”
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Distance from Rome center - 5.6 km.
Many of these works of art belong to the 3 century. Visitors can admire them only with a guide. The catacombs have a length of several hundred meters. The place is very confusing, so usual visitors can get lost easily. Nearby there’s the amazing San Callisto dungeon characterized by the impressive scale and a variety of great religious artifacts. There is a papal crypt, where 9 pontiffs have been buried. The tomb of St. Cecilia is situated nearby. Amazing catacombs are real storehouses of Christian historical artifacts. …
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Villa Madama
From the series “Famous unfinished buildings ”
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Distance from Rome center - 4.1 km.
Raffaello managed to work on the construction of the villa for only two years. He died in 1520. The disciples of the great master tried to continue his work. But they did not manage to realize all the unique plans of the teacher. The historic building belongs to the Spanish government today. Important official meetings are held in it. Guided tours of the extensive garden are available for tourists on some days off from various activities. You can visit this unique attraction only by prior arrangement. …
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Archivum Secretum Apostolicum Vaticanum
From the series “Forbidden Construction Objects with Label "Access Denied"”
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Distance from Rome center - 3.3 km.
According to official data, the archive was founded in the early 17th century, however, many believe that the repository was built several hundred years earlier. Scientists had access to the archive for the first time in 1881, and today some documents of the archive are periodically opened for general access. Each year, the Vatican Secret Archive is visited by about 1500 scientists from around the world, the only way to see its priceless artifacts is to do a scientific research and prove the church its scientific importance. …
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Expo 2020 in Dubai Was Visited by More Than 7 Million Visitors
If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.

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