The history of the Eternal City goes back centuries and is striking in its versatility. Hundreds of architectural monuments, parks, and the residential buildings themselves allow the tourist to take an excursion into the times of the great Roman Empire, and into the Renaissance and Classicism, and get to know the modern boiling metropolis: from the origins to the present day. Each time, leaving Rome, there is a feeling of "not yet ...": overlooked, overlooked, overheard. It seems that no matter how many people come here, there will always be unseen sights, untouched streets and unheard legends of the old city.

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When planning a trip, you need to correctly understand the scale of this city-museum. If you are counting on a few days of stay, you can think over and build routes that allow you to get an all-encompassing experience. We will tell you what you can see on your own in Rome in four days.

Spend your first day in Rome exploring the historic city. The main attractions that have survived from the Antiquity period are located rather compactly. And they are ideal for sightseeing on foot. It is better to start the program from the Colosseum, moving from which you can successively see other buildings.

Coliseum

Looking at tourist card the central, historical part of Rome, the feeling of its enormous size and complexity immediately arises. But this is far from the case. The main sights of the ancient city are located compactly, and acquaintance with the old city is well within the walking routes. The start for our route of the first day, of course, will be the symbol of Ancient Rome - the Colosseum.

The easiest way to get to the Colosseum is by metro B (blue line), the station is called COLLOSSEO. By the way, about the metro. The schemes of the Roman metro are very simple, the names of the stops are clear, but the stations themselves are unremarkable. Metro tickets are purchased from vending machines, and the cost of one trip is 1.5 €.

You will see the majestic antique building immediately when you come to the surface of the station. It is simply impossible to deceive expectations here: the Colosseum is beautiful and unusual. To get inside, you need to purchase a ticket. Arriving here in the morning, you will be just lucky, since the line of those who want to touch the great will only consist of a couple of hundred people. For comparison, you can spend three to four hours in line during the day.

For convenience, tourists are offered to purchase a single ticket (12 €). It includes a visit not only to the Colosseum, but also to two other architectural complexes: the Roman Forum and Palatino. By the way, such a ticket is sold in addition to the entrance near the Colosseum, but also at the ticket offices from the side of Via di San Gregorio, near the Palatino hill (there are always less queues here). A visit to the main ancient complexes is possible every day from 9 am until dark.

The Colosseum is striking not only for its scale, but also for its thoughtful planning. An uncountable number of exits allowed at one time 50 thousand spectators to leave the Colosseum in 5-10 minutes. The Roman Forum will greet you with a cemetery of ruined columns and temple rubble. Only imagination will help here, which will take you to the ancient world with the Arch of Titus, the Basilica of Maxentius, the Senate Hall, the Temple of Vesta, and the Via Sacra Sacred Road.

Basilica of Saint Clement

To the east of the Colosseum is an ancient architectural complex, which has all the features of the early Christian church. The first basilica was buried in a conflagration. Red was the color of the Norman raid on Rome in the twelfth century. Surprisingly, even fire could not destroy some of the frescoes left over from the first church. Even today they have not lost the vividness of colors - a broken stained glass window of details from the life of St. Clement.

True, the design style of the frescoes is unusual - it resembles comics that are popular today, only the phrases uttered by the heroes are far from the canons of the high language - vulgarism and vernacular. The entrance to the basilica is free, but only to the upper level. A ticket to the lower levels will cost 5 €, but not for descending the stairs, but for diving under the arches of the third century - ancient temple Miter with a marble altar.

Basilica of San Pietro in Viconi

The church appeared in Rome in the fifth century. It was here that a unique artifact was kept for a long time - the chains with which Saint Peter was chained. They were once brought from Jerusalem. True, today it is known mainly due to the fact that Julius II was buried in the local crypt. From that moment on, the architectural vector of the basilica changed dramatically: an arched gallery, a marble floor, a plafond made of wood - this became an excellent background for the creations of Michelangelo Buanarroti, who not only painted the church, but also created a stunning sculptural composition "Moses".

Like many tourist sites Rome, the basilica is located near the Colosseum. You can get here by metro - the Colosseo and Cavour stations on line B. Or by bus to the Colosseo or Cavour-Annibaldi stops.

Arch of Titus

The very phrase "Arc de Triomphe" inevitably evokes associations with a similar monument in Paris, but if you want to see a really great structure, you should definitely go to Rome. The Triumphal Arch of Titus is one of the two arches that have survived to this day in Forum Square, a cemetery of ancient columns. Both arches were built in the first century AD. The Parisian arch and many similar monuments are imitations on the theme of the ancient original.

Its architectural appearance is rather modest - it is framed with three statues and reliefs in the archway, but in this modesty one can easily read the real solemnity and nobility. The height of the arch is relatively small - just over fifteen meters, but this monumental monument made of Pentel marble, brought from Attica itself, makes you freeze with delight.

Theater of Marcellus

In one tourist vector are attractions such as the Mouth of Truth, the Capitol, the Jewish Quarter and the Theater of Marcellus, which can be reached on foot from Circo Massimo station. This is perhaps one of the most significant buildings in Italy. It adorns the right bank of the Tiber. The Teatro Marcellus is the direct predecessor of the notorious Colosseum. Its construction was carried out on an unprecedented scale, which is not surprising, because the project itself was developed by Julius Caesar, and Octavian Augustus took over the implementation.

Today the theater of Marcellus is a somewhat grotesque structure: the arches of the first tier are well preserved - festivals are held here today, the second tier is largely destroyed, and instead of the third tier you will find buildings of the twelfth century and more modern residential buildings.

Roman forum

The Roman Forum is the stronghold of the historic city. The former market, on the territory of which the social, commercial and political life of Rome was once concentrated, is today a kind of square around which pagan temples were once located. Thanks to the excavations of the last three centuries, the Roman Forum has managed to acquire its current cultural status.

Now it is he who is centripetal, around which the Capitol, the Sacred Road, the Temple of Saturn and other monuments are located. You can get here through Foley Imperiali street, from the side of the Capitol, or past the Temple of Concord and the Mamertine prison. The entrance ticket to the territory will cost 12 €. Additionally, you can purchase an audio guide for 4 €.

Nero's golden house

Among the European sites that claimed the status of a royal residence, Nero's Golden House was considered the largest. Its construction is directly related to the events of 64, when most of Rome was destroyed in a fire. Today, scientists are still arguing about the size of the territory that adjoined this residence. For a better understanding, suffice it to say that its dimensions are equivalent to the territory of the Champs Elysees, Louvre and Tuileries combined.

The center of this "little world" was, in fact, the palace, which got its name due to the presence of a gilded dome that crowned the building. The palace was built on a grand scale - a modest 36-meter statue of Nero was quite organically located in the hallway alone. It should be borne in mind that only the ruins of the Golden House itself, decorated with frescoes, remain of their former scope. Many underground rooms have survived. A visit to this place will cost 16 €.

Capitol square

The history of the origin of this place is directly related to the name of Michelangelo, who at one time actively created projects for the reconstruction of the city, some of which he managed to implement. His most significant creations are on Capitol Hill. Capitoline Square, which, thanks to the efforts of this brilliant master, acquired a trapezoidal shape, is one of them. This beautiful symmetrical ensemble is richly decorated with bas-reliefs, inscriptions and sculptural groups.

It should be borne in mind that Capitoline Square was really significant even before it became the focus of Michelangelo's work. Since ancient times, the voices of the imperial heralds sounded here, popular meetings and ceremonies were held. According to legend, it was here that the emperor Augustus heard the prophecy about the birth of Christ. The triumph of antiquity - these are the words that come to mind when you see Capitol Square.

Trajan's Forum

The construction of the forum is associated with the name of Emperor Trajan, who made the decision to build it after the stunning victory over the Daikir kingdom. Some see this gesture as an attempt to overshadow the glory of the campaign of Alexander the Great, but whatever the reasons, Trajan's forum became the largest building of such a plan of all that existed at that time. Art critics are still raving about the structure of the forum: a graceful bend triumphal arch goes into a colonnade with plenty of seating. The structure is covered with a roof.

Among the most striking elements of the forum are the Ulpia Basilica and Trajan's marble column, completely entwined with bas-reliefs that have historical authenticity. The great emperor himself is buried under this column. It is impossible to miss Trajan's Forum - it is located in the area of ​​Palazzo Valentini and Piazza Venezia. It is best to head here at dawn - there is less chance of being buried under an avalanche of enthusiastic tourists.

Trajan's market

This market is also part of the forum. In fact, it is something like a shopping center in an antique format. To raise the authority of the empire and demonstrate its riches, Trajan ordered the opening of 150 shops and workshops, which were supposed to face the square, not the city. This design is called "showcases".

In addition to retail outlets, taverns and taverns were located here. Gradually, the market grew in size, and soon it expanded to five floors. Today, on the site of the former market, there is a large museum dedicated to the Roman Forums. Its visit will cost 14 €, but it should be understood that this ticket also allows you to visit a number of other museums and exhibitions.

Second day

Plan the second day of your visit to Rome as a walking tour that will saturate you with new impressions of the past and rebuild you from the active previous route.

Piazza del Popolo

It is not surprising that this particular structure was once called “ People's Square". It is still one of the most popular sites in Rome today. Piazza del Popolo is easily recognizable due to the presence of at first glance identical churches and the obelisk of Flaminia. In the evenings, many representatives of modern art trends and young people who want to spend time colorfully gather here. But this impression of eternal holiday is fleeting for this place. Once upon a time, it was here that the city guillotine was installed.

Another unpleasant fact is connected with the history of the square. The infamous emperor Nero was buried in Piazza del Popolo, but the people's dislike for him was not canceled with his death. Rumors surfaced that the tyrant's evil spirit had not rested. The decaying body was thrown into the river. And at the burial site, they built one of the twin churches, which in fact are not. One of them forms an oval, and the second a circle in the perimeter.

Via del Corso

After walking around Piazza del Popolo, don't rush to leave. It is better to continue your walk and find yourself on one of the most unusual streets in Rome - on Via del Corso, which connects Piazza del Popolo with Piazza Venezia. What is the originality of this street? It's quite simple: it is one of the oldest in the Eternal City, but it is also the most favored by shopaholics of our time.

The historic buildings are home to numerous boutiques and cafes that offer quality products at affordable prices for Rome. Paradoxically, the concentrated spirit of antiquity is in perfect harmony with the lively side of the modern metropolis.

Spanish Steps

In fact, the Spanish Steps could well be French. It is difficult to say whether in this case we would have seen the solemn baroque in a travertine of 138 steps, or whether this monument would have looked completely different. One thing is for sure - the victory of the Spanish diaspora made it possible to give rise to one of the most beautiful monuments of this type in Europe. The Spanish Steps are especially beautiful in spring, when azalea is poured in a delicate color.

It is noteworthy that the stairs have different widths along their entire length. To climb it, you need to get off at the Spagna metro station, from which you can easily reach Piazza di Spagni - the square where the base of the stairs is located. At the very top is the Church of the Holy Trinity, where you can also look at, if only for the grace of the figure of Christ, created by Daniele da Volterra.

Trevi Fountain

What to do to be sure to return to Rome again? It's simple: take a coin, stand with your back to the Trevi Fountain and throw it into the water. Did you hear the splash? Great, your chance to return to the Eternal City has skyrocketed. The fountain adorns the space in front of Palazzo Poli. This pompous building was created according to the sketches of Bernini himself, who became famous as a theatrical sculptor. Today the Trevi Fountain is considered a classic place of pilgrimage for tourists.

Everyone wants to see with their own eyes a large-scale composition, in the center of which is the lord of the seas, Netun, holding the reins of a chariot-shell harnessed to seahorses. A pleasant bonus to the fountain is an extremely tempting pool in the Roman heat, where you can swim for only 200 € - this is the amount that you will have to pay a fine if the desire to cool off overpowers.

Piazza Navona

Another crown of creativity Bernini is Fountain of four rivers that adorns the Piazza Navona. Next to the fountain is the Church of St. Agnes, a brilliant creation by Borromini. Many art historians still agree that these two monuments appeared as part of a rivalry between two geniuses of Italian architectural thought.

Piazza Navona itself appeared long before this epic confrontation. His unusual shape it is indebted to Julius Caesar, who built a stadium here, later destroyed to create a market. During the French occupation, equestrian competitions were held here instead of market disputes. However, the spirit of commerce comes here hand in hand with the spirits of Christmas on the eve of the holidays, when the Christmas market is set up here.

Pantheon

This pre-Christian building, erected to please all Roman deities at once, somehow managed to become a Christian temple in an incredible way. This ancient architectural object has been perfectly preserved, although it has lost its religious functions. The temple has an unusual layout - it has no windows. Light falls in a cascade from a nine-meter hole in the dome. This feature hides a metaphor for the unity of the Roman pantheon. The interior halls look amazing in winter, when snowflakes fly through the "window", forming fabulous swirls.

Initially, the Pantheon was decorated with statues of the main deities. They were arranged in such a way that during the year - with the displacement of the Earth - light alternately fell on each of them. Today they have been replaced by pieces of eighteenth century art. The entrance to the Pantheon is free. To get here, you need to get off at the Barberini metro station.

Third day

Dedicate this day to the Vatican, a city-state located in the heart of Rome. To enter the territory of a state within a state, you need to cross the border marked with a white line in the square in front of the main cathedral of the Catholic Church. In a single stream, tourists often do not even notice it. Get to the entrance to main square The Vatican can be accessed by any means of transport, including sightseeing buses (they all stop at St. Peter's Square). If you choose to travel by metro, it should be line A to the Ottaviano-S stops. Pietro or Cipro-Musei Vaticani, from which the Vatican is a 10-minute walk.

The Vatican Museum fund is so huge that it may take more than one day for a full inspection. The Vatican itself is a veritable museum, adorned with works by masters such as Michelangelo and da Vinci. Among all the complexes of the Vatican, the most important are museums dedicated to historical realities - especially a lot of attention is paid to the Egyptian civilization - and various objects of art dating back to the Middle Ages.

Locations such as Raphael's Stanzas, Borgia Apartments, the Vatican Library and the Tapestry Gallery are also popular. In fact, to visit all these museums, it is enough to buy a general ticket for 16 €.

Saint Paul's Cathedral

The epicenter of the Catholic world is St. Peter's Cathedral, climbing the dome of which you can see a stunning panorama of ancient Rome. The first - very modest - basilica appeared on the site of the cathedral in the fourth century. It was unremarkable until at the beginning of the sixteenth century an unexpected decision was made to renovate it. The dimensions of the modern cathedral are so huge that the largest cathedrals can easily fit under its arches. Eastern world- there are corresponding marks directly on the floor showing the contours of the alleged cathedrals.

To enumerate all the brilliant masters who in different times worked on the appearance of the cathedral, it will take more than one hour. The entrance to the cathedral is free, but in order to climb observation deck you will have to pay 8 € for the lift or 6 € for the desire to climb the stairs. But you need to be more careful with your desires - there are exactly five hundred steps, and the passage itself hardly reaches fifty centimeters.

Vittorio Emanuele II Bridge

This massive three-arch structure connects the Vatican and the historic center of the Eternal City. It is named after the first king of Italy. Its length is more than a kilometer, and its width reaches about twenty meters. It offers a beautiful view of the Tiber and the city overhanging the river. The sculptural decoration of the bridge is really rich and allegorical - it is enough to see the sculptural group depicting unity and freedom.

Castel Sant'Angelo

The construction of the castle began back in 135, and therefore it is not surprising that for almost two thousand years of its existence, the castle was rebuilt several times. He managed to change his status more than once. At different times, it housed an archive, a prison, a tomb, and the residence of the Popes. Today it houses a museum of military history.

The castle received its modern name in the sixth century, when another outbreak of the plague occurred in Rome. Gregory the Great, who was Pope at the time, saw the Archangel Michael on the roof. Subsequently, a statue of a marble archangel was erected on the roof. When you walk through the halls of the fortress, pay attention to the small holes in the walls, which were the cells of the prisoners. The entrance fee is 10 €.

Bridge of the saint angel

The Saint Angel's Bridge is located just upstream of the Tiber. It is one of the oldest pedestrian bridges in Rome. The bridge was built in parallel with the Castle of the Holy Angel. Outside, it is faced with marble. Initially, there were no sculptures on the bridge, but in the Middle Ages there was a tradition to hang the bodies of executed criminals there. At the same time, sculptural compositions depicting saints appeared here, and after that Bernini added a dozen statues of angels to the bridge.

Palace of Justice

On the very bank of the Tiber there is an enchanting structure of the Palace of Justice. Its construction took about twenty years. It is noteworthy that the place of its construction was chosen quite symbolically - on the former Hill of the Hangers, where, in fact, the death sentences were carried out. This palace became almost the largest building in Rome, but the city authorities thought that this was not enough.

Citizens had to unite to save the surrounding buildings from destruction. If you have difficulty finding the Palace of Justice, be guided by the Napoleon Museum, which is located right on the opposite bank of the Tiber.

Fourth day

On the last day of your stay in Rome, you can continue your walking tour on the sightseeing bus, having previously determined the stops for yourself. Alternatively, carry out "point" sorties. Be determined.

This interesting historical complex was built by the decree of the Emperor Caracalla at the beginning of the millennium. The once huge room was covered with a massive dome, inside there were halls for gymnastics, massage, pools with hot and cold water, and even libraries. Aristocrats and nobles took baths here until the 5th century. At the time of the raid of the next barbarians, who blocked the city's aqueducts in order to kill the population with thirst, the baths were abandoned. They were again talked about at the time of random excavations carried out in the 16th century.

These days, in summer time at the western wall of the Baths of Caracalla, a huge stage is being built for concerts of opera singers and ballet performances. To visit the baths of Caracalla are open any day from 9 am until the end daylight hours except Mondays, when the baths are only open until lunchtime. The entrance is paid - 6 €.

From the pages of school textbooks, we all know the main road leading to Rome. Traders, pilgrims, legionnaires passed along the Appian Way. Today this ancient "highway" is a collection of attractions. The appearance of such a number of monuments in this particular place is associated with the prohibition to bury the dead within the walls of the city. This prohibition extended to all Romans, and therefore burials were carried out along the main Roman route. Impressive tombstones, splendid statues and monuments accompany the road for many kilometers. Of great interest among tourists are the catacombs with burial niches, which sometimes go several meters underground.

The most convenient way to get to the Appian Way is the Archeological trambus, a special sightseeing bus... Landing point from Piazza Cinquecento (Termini). It runs every half hour, ticket - 12 €.

At the gates of San Sebastiano, a milestone marks the beginning of the old road. Here you will see defensive structures, bastions and can visit the Museo delle Mura (ticket -3 €). Further, in the direction of Caffarella Park, it is better to continue the journey by bike, which can be rented near Domine-Quo-Vadis. A sign at the fork will point you in the direction of the medieval farm and park. The street along which you continue your journey will later return you to the Appian Way. And now the most interesting thing awaits you, the San Callisto cemetery. These are ancient underground burials of Roman bishops, consisting of five tiers. They are open to visitors all days, except Wednesday, from morning to 12 noon, then from 14:30 to 17:45. Entrance ticket - 5 €.

Continuing along the Appian Way, you can also visit the Catacombs of San Sebastiano and the Basilica of San Sebastiano, which receives visitors all days except Sunday, from morning to 12 noon and in the afternoon from 14:30 to 17:00. The cost of the visit is 5 €.

At the end of the route, you will see the remains of the temple of Romulus and the arena, which has been perfectly preserved to this day, which could accommodate about 10 thousand spectators in its stands.

Days spent in Rome will make you believe that this is a city of long walks, a city of unforgettable, vivid images and vivid impressions. He beckons to him again and again, promising to once again reveal to you the secrets of history.

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All Rome in 2 days: the most interesting sights of the city

Rome is a fairytale city, a dream city, a city shrouded in riddles and secrets, a city in which history was forged. There are hundreds of attractions in Rome and all of them do not come in a month. But what if you only have two days and you want to see all the fun? We have planned a route for you through the most significant and interesting sights of Rome, so that you can get the most complete impression of the city, feel its flavor, imbued with its spirit and unique atmosphere.

You can explore the sights in any order you like, but we tried to arrange them in the order in which we would see them.

Day 1: Walk in the historic center of Rome

The historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and on the first day of your walk, we suggest exploring the most important sights in the central part of the city.

Roman Forum

Address: Via della Salaria Vecchia, 5/6
Working hours: 8.00-17.00
Visit cost: from 12 euros + 4 euros for an audio guide

The Forum is located in the very center of Rome. It used to be located here market, then the whole political and religious life of the city flowed here. Here the most important decisions were made and forums - national meetings - were held.
Unfortunately, the years have not spared this once very significant place and today only ruins can be seen here. Nevertheless, it is from here that most excursions in old Rome begin, because the most striking sights of the city are located around the forum.
Most tourists don't take entrance ticket, but simply looking at the ruins from behind the fence and they can be understood - archaeological details may be of interest only to true fans of history.
If you want to save on your ticket, explore all the sights and skip the line, you will find it beneficial to buy a comprehensive ticket that allows you to visit Forum, Colosseum and Palatine Hill... You can buy a ticket at the box office on the spot (but take into account possible queues) or.

Colosseum

Address: Piazza del Colosseo, 1
Working hours: from 9.00 to 17.00 in winter, from 9.00 to 19.00 in summer.
Visit cost: from 12 euros. The first Sunday of the month is free.

The largest amphitheater on the territory of the Roman Empire was built in the 1st century and was initially called the Flavia Amphitheater. Later, the mad emperor Nero ordered to put his huge statue (colossus) in front of the amphitheater and the whole structure began to be called the Colosseum.
The Colosseum could accommodate 50 thousand people eager for spectacles. Previously, noisy and sometimes very bloody performances were held here, but today the Colosseum itself is a spectacle for millions of tourists.
Dozens of centuries have not passed by, the majestic structure is slowly but surely decaying and turning into ruins, nevertheless there is something to admire - huge columns supporting the heavens, stone arches, high walls ...

Life hack: if you don't want to stand in line for a ticket (and you will most likely have to stand in line), go to the Forum, which we wrote about above and buy a comprehensive ticket for visiting at the Forum box office Forum, Colosseum and Palatine Hill(one of the seven main hills of Rome, which offers a magnificent view of the city and its surroundings). Such a ticket will cost about 16 euros - it is more expensive than one ticket to the Colosseum, but cheaper than 3 separate tickets, and minus the queue, of course. Just take a ticket and skip the line, go to the Colosseum.
Another option is that the ticket is valid for 2 days, so don't worry about anything when planning your route.

• for 30 euros per person
• for 52 euros per person
• for 125 euros for a tour for 1-5 people
• for 125 euros for a tour for 1-4 people

Via Vittorio Veneto

One of the most beautiful and respectable streets in Rome, where all the "best" is located - houses, restaurants, shops. If you reach the end of the street, run into Porta Pinciana gate, which were built in the distant 5th century as a fortification and are perfectly preserved to this day. The heroes of Fellini's film lived on this street. Sweet life», Here are the most popular entertainment venues in the city, next to this street is planted with tangerine trees barberini square, well, in the end it is simply beautiful here.

Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi)

Address: Piazza di Trevi

The largest and possibly the most luxurious fountain in Rome was built in the 18th century in the Baroque style. This fountain is simply a must-see - even if you have never been to Rome before, you have seen it more than once in photographs, postcards, covers of travel guides and books.
The fountain adjoins the facade of a luxurious Palais Palace which was built in the 16th century also in the Baroque style. Here, by the way, it is again appropriate to recall the film “Sweet Life”, because it was in this fountain that the main characters bathed. Unfortunately, it is forbidden to swim in the fountain today.
One more interesting moment is due to the fact that tourists throw small change into the fountain “to return”, and city services each year rake out about a million euros from the fountain (for example, in 2017, 1.4 million euros were “fished out” from the fountain) and all this money is sent to charity ...

Piazza Venezia

In this square, most of the tourist routes and 6 main streets of Rome - via del Corso, via Nazionale, via Cesare Battisti, via del Plebescito, via del Teatro Marcello, via Nazionale, here you will see a lot of attractions: Venice Palace, Capitol Museum, Column of Emperor Trajan, Ancient Forum, observation deck with a magnificent view of the surroundings. This square is very popular with the guests of the city and very annoying local residents, and all because from one of the balconies of the palace of Venice, the dictator Mussolini declared war on France and Great Britain.

Piazza di Campo de "Fiori"

The square with the romantic name "Square of Flowers" has no romantic history at all - for several centuries heretics were burned here, the most famous of which was Giordano Bruno... Today on the square is installed monument to this scientist. Well, in addition to the monument and sad stories, you will find here a large market of all sorts of things, inexpensive and very colorful cafes and traditionally - the fountain.

Pantheon

Address: Piazza della Rotonda
Working hours: 8.30-19.30
Visit cost: is free

The majestic Pantheon was built in 126 AD in ancient Roman style. You need to come here, stop in front of the monumental building and silently admire. Interestingly, there are no windows inside the Pantheon, but there is a hole in the dome, and the walls are decorated with paintings. Temple layout it is considered unique because it has practically not changed since the construction of the temple, except that instead of paintings on the walls, sculptures were previously installed here.

• for 31 euros per person
• for 123 euros for a tour for 1-4 people

Church of St. Ignazio Loyola (Chiesa di Sant "Ignazio di Loyola)

Address: Via del Caravita, 8a

A work of architectural art from the 17th century and the final touch of the Baroque era not so popular with tourists and very in vain: the ceiling was decorated by a student of Michelangelo, who was able to depict a dome on a flat ceiling, and if you do not know this fact, in no case will you understand that the dome is not there.

Piazza Navona )

Another luxurious square, another luxurious fountain, more precisely three fountains that form a unique composition. You will definitely like this square - it is quiet and cozy, there are no crowds of tourists who completely undeservedly bypass it, but there are a lot of cute cafes and restaurants, and, of course, shops with souvenirs, paintings and ice cream.

Spain Square (Piazza di Spagna)

The main attractions of the square are Spanish Steps in the baroque style, which is crowned Church of Trinita dei Monti... Before the church stands Column, erected in 1854 and dedicated to the Mother of God, as well as the original fountain in the form of a boat. Around the square is located a large number of trendy shops, so if you are planning shopping but do not want to fly to Milan, this is the place for you. By the way, it is on this staircase that Haute Couture Week in Rome. If you are not in the mood for shopping, buy ice cream, sit on the steps of the Spanish Steps and enjoy the view of the marble cobbled square, high hill, spreading cedars, classic Baroque architecture and the flow of ordinary Roman life.

If you still have strength, you can visit Villa Borghese, which is a couple of hundred meters from Plaza de España, or you can stay in the square, sit in a cafe with an open terrace, order a salad or dessert and remember this moment, because it is wonderful.

Day 2: Trastevere area and Vatican

Trastevere area

This old quarter considered one of the most picturesque and romantic parts of the city, it is not for nothing that Woody Allen settled the heroes of the "Roman Adventures" here. They say about this place that it is not “beautiful”, but “too beautiful”. Here you will find luxurious villas immersed in greenery and flowers, magnificent parks and squares, sun-drenched squares, inexpensive cozy cafes with outdoor terraces and restaurants with higher prices, many hotels and guest houses. By the way, the prices for hotels here are not as high as in the center, but the quality of services is not lower, in addition to public transport all of Rome's attractions can be reached in 10 minutes.
You need to come to this quarter when you have already walked along the noisy streets of Rome. Here you will find peace and quiet and you can say “ usual life". Previously, this quarter was a working-class area where ordinary Romans lived. Today this place is more popular and prestigious, but it is still one of the rare locations where you can see real non-tourist Italy, and such as it was two hundred years ago. We tell you what to see in Trastevere.

The most interesting excursions in the Trastevere area

• for 65 euros per person
• for 110 euros for a tour for 1-4 people
• for 135 euros for a tour for 1-4 people

Flea market of Porta Portese

The largest flea market in the city, where you can find anything you want. It opens every Sunday. You will find a market near the main gate areas called Porte Portese... Even if you are not a fan of flea markets and antiques, come here anyway, because for just a couple of euros here you can buy outlandish gizmos and souvenirs.

Church of St. Mary in Trastevere (Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere)

Address: Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere, Rome
Working hours: from 7.30 to 21.00
Visit cost: is free

Church of St. Mary or Basilica of Santa Maria built from the 3rd to the 12th century, they say that this is one of the oldest churches in Rome. The temple is valuable for its 12th century frescoes and mosaics, icon of the Mother of God 7th century full length, carved wooden ceiling, medieval tombstones and relics, a large ancient organ. By the way, there is an opportunity to listen to organ music. A few steps from the cathedral, you will see the bell tower with the oldest bell in the city.

Villa Farnesina

Address: Via della Lungara 230, Rome
Working hours: Mon-Sat from 9.00 to 14.00
Visit cost: 6 euros. Upon presentation of a ticket to the Vatican - a discount.

The villa was built in the 16th century and belonged to the Chigi banker. This building is the only one not cult building which decorated great Raphael... In the halls of the villa you will see frescoes by Raphael and his students... For example, Triumph of Galatea, Wedding of Cupid and Psyche, majestic frescoes with views of Rome, as well as grandiose scenes from the life of Alexander the Great - get ready to admire.
What's especially nice is that Villa Farnezina is almost never crowded, which means you can enjoy great works of art in silence, especially if you come here early in the morning.

Guided tours of Villa Farnesina

• for 100 euros for a tour for 1-6 people
• for 140 euros for a tour for 1-10 people
• for 100 euros for a tour for 1-6 people

Fountain Aqua Paola (Fontana dell "Acqua Paola)

Address: Via Garibaldi, Rome

As soon as you leave Villa Farnesina, go to fountain Aqua Paola, which is located on the Janicolo hill(Janikolo) right behind the villa. The fountain was built in the 17th century and impresses with its beauty. To the right of the fountain you will find observation deck with which one of the best views to Rome. And then you can go down to Trastevere, sit in one of their cafes, sit back and watch people.

Vatican

Even if you don't know anything about the Vatican, you still know something about it. For example, that it is the smallest state in the world. Or that it is a state within a state. Or that the Pope lives and works here. And even if you are not the most religious person, you should see this. unique place... It is worth noting that only part of the Vatican is accessible to tourists, namely St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican Museums and Gardens... Let's talk about these places in more detail.

How to get to the Vatican

You can get here either on foot or by public transport.

By bus

Buses # 40 and # 64 run here.

Metro

You will need to get off at San Pietro metro station (if you want to get off at St. Peter's Basilica) or at Cipro station (if you want to get off at the Vatican Museums).

On foot

There are several routes that lead to the Vatican from Rome, the most popular of which starts at square of Venice, which we talked about above, passes through Corso vittorio emanuele ii crossing the river on the bridge Ponte vittorio emanuele ii and goes to Via della Conciliazione... This scenic route can be covered in half an hour, but the path will probably take a little longer, because literally at every corner you want to take photos.

St. Peter's Square, St. Peter's Cathedral and the dome of St. Peter's Cathedral

Cathedral opening hours: in summer 9.00-19.00, in winter 9.00-18.00
The cost of visiting the temple and square: is free
The cost of visiting the dome: on foot - 6 euros, by elevator - 8 euros, children under 12 years old - free
Dress code: in order to visit the temple, you need to be decently dressed, namely long skirts or trousers, closed shoulders and a headdress

It is very easy to get to the Vatican - while you are on the other side of the square - you are still in Rome, cross the square and welcome to the Vatican.

Was first erected majestic temple, and then the Vatican authorities decided that such a valuable pearl needed a worthy setting, and then he Lorenzo Bernini designed and built St. Peter's Square... The construction of the square took 11 years of the life of the great master.
The entrance to St. Peter's Basilica is free, but in order to get there you need to go through the control, where they will check your belongings. The queue is usually very long, but it advances quite quickly, so it doesn't take long.

Is the largest cathedral in the world and one of the largest museums, home to truly great works of art. If you have only one day to visit Rome and you don’t know what is worth seeing and what can be left for the next time, visit St. another time. Great italian master Michelangelo Buanarotti supervised the construction of the temple, he managed to do a lot, but did not have time to complete the work, because he died in 1564, and the temple was completed only in 1590. Another great master who had a hand in the design of the temple was Lorenzo Bernini, who for 50 years worked on the decoration of the temple.

Under the dome of the cathedral you can climb on your own (and this the best way because the lift is more beautiful than even the view from the top) or by lift (more expensive and not so beautiful). The round trip takes about an hour. From under the dome opens amazing view to St. Peter's Square and surroundings.

Vatican Museums: Pinakothek, Sistine Chapel

Visit cost: from 16 euros, children under 6 free of charge, audio guide cost 7 euros. Visiting museums on the last Sunday of the month is free.
Cashier opening hours: 9.00-16.00
Museum opening hours: 9.00-18.00

The Vatican Museum is museum complex, which is a must-see for everyone who happens to be in Rome. If you can choose to visit only one museum, choose this one.
Museums consist of art galleries ( Vatican Pinakothek), Museum of Sculptures ( Clementine Museum, Chiarmonti Museum, Etruscan Museum, Egyptian Museum), a historical museum, as well as a museum of religious art and a library. In museums you can see the greatest masterpieces of world culture, including the works of Michelangelo, Raphael, Perugino, Leonardo da Vinci, Titian, Bernini and many others.

It is recommended to come to museums at 10-11 a.m. and first climb under the dome of St. Peter's Cathedral, because after walking through museums, you may not have enough strength, but view it opens simply from above incredible... Well, after that you can visit art galleries, first of all Pinakothek(gallery of Italian art), Historical Museum and Sistine Chapel.

It is better to go to the Vatican Museums with a guide, otherwise you risk just passing by something that you will later regret.

Five ways to get to the Vatican Museums

• buy a separate ticket at the box office (but keep in mind the huge queues);
• buy an independent ticket (no queues, print out the ticket, show it at the entrance, take an audio guide in Russian and go through);
• buy an excursion from a barker at the entrance (no one can guarantee the quality, as luck would have it);
• buy a group tour (read reviews and choose a group tour in a language you understand, the advantage is the low cost and most likely good guide);
• buy an individual excursion (personal guide, interesting stories in plain language, but high cost).

Life hack: do not plan to visit the museum on Wednesday from 10 am to 11 am. The fact is that Wednesday morning is the time of the Pope's address to the people and on Wednesdays until lunchtime the entrance to the dome of St. Peter's is closed and many entrances and exits are closed. Thus, your walk through the museum will become less interesting, take much longer and require more energy.

Vatican gardens and necropolis

A walk through the Vatican gardens and the necropolis (that is, the cemetery) must be booked in advance with a guide or online.
The gardens are very beautiful, and the necropolis impresses with the grace of sculptures and tombstones, but if you plan to visit the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica before, think about whether you will master such a program. We would recommend taking a walk through the Vatican and the museums first, and then decide if you want to go to the gardens, and if you want, book a guided tour that you can visit the next day after you rest.

• for 38 euros per person
• for 88 euros for a company of 1-6 people.
  

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How to see all the most important things in the capital of Italy and at the same time have time to enjoy the unique atmosphere eternal city in 3 days? In this article, you will find detailed itineraries, ticket prices and opening hours of attractions. If you are traveling to Rome for 1 day or 2 days, then just choose the appropriate route: ancient city, central part or Vatican. Prepare your trip in advance and find out what to see in Rome in 3 days.

Ticket prices and visiting hours for museums and attractions are for 2019.

1 day in Rome

Start your walk around the city with the most important thing and see. This is the most iconic Roman landmark, without visiting which it is impossible to imagine the capital of Italy.

The three main sites of ancient Roman civilization, including the Palatine and the Roman Forum, are best combined in one walk, especially since you can buy a single ticket to visit them, and they are located close to each other.

The easiest way to get to Piazza Colosseo is by metro. You need to get off at the station of the same name. When you go upstairs, you will immediately see a huge (by ancient Roman standards) arena with many arches - this is the famous Colosseum. Examine it from the outside, go inside. This building was indeed the largest in the history of the ancient world.

The amphitheater is open from April to September daily from 9.00 to 19.00, from March to April - from 9.00 to 17.00, from January to March - from 9.00 to 16.00, from October to January - from 9.00 to 15.00.

Near the Colosseum is the ancient Palatino hill, in the vastness of which there are ancient temples, buildings and structures. Some of them are perfectly preserved, from others only columns remain.

It was from this hill that the history of the eternal city began, so a visit to it is mandatory to get acquainted with the history of Rome.

Opening hours of the Palatine: from 8.30 to 17.00 daily, and from March to September until 19.00.

Roman forum

Another center of ancient Roman civilization is the Roman Forum (Forum Romanum). It is here that the main buildings of the ancient city are concentrated, which over time turned into delightful ruins. Nevertheless, according to the outlines of many of them, architecture is easily reproduced in the imagination. ancient city... After climbing to the top of the slope, cover the entire area with one glance and take a photo as a souvenir.

Visiting hours: from 8.30 to 17.00 daily, and from March to September until 19.00.

Tickets

Don't be intimidated by the long queue. Buy a single ticket at the box office Palatine Hill located on Via di San Gregorio, 30, or Piazza Santa Maria Nova, 53 (only 200 m from the Colosseum), or at the Forum box office. This ticket is valid for 24 hours and entitles you to skip-the-line access to all three attractions. Its cost is 12 Euros for an adult, and for children under 18 years old it is free.

Most likely, exploring these large-scale historical sites will take you the first half of the day. To gain strength, you can dine in an authentic restaurant near the Forum and go past the Altar of the Fatherland for a walk to Piazza Venezia, and from there to Capitol Hill.

Piazza Venezia is famous for the palace of the same name, from the balcony of which Mussolini spoke to citizens. Currently located here National Museum Palazzo Venezia, as well as a museum wax figures Chere. Opening hours: daily, except Mondays, from 8.30 am to 7.30 pm. The ticket costs 5 Euro.

On the way to Piazza Venezia there is the Altar of the Fatherland (Altare della Patria) or Vittoriano (Il Vittoriano). This is a memorial erected by the architect G. Saconni for the anniversary date of the unification of Italy. It was first opened in 1911 and took 26 years to build.

In the center of the memorial there is a bronze monument to Victor Emmanuel II. The Altar can be accessed by a wide staircase.

Taking an elevator for 7 Euro for observation deck, you can admire the wonderful view of the city.

Capitol Hill and museums

Further along the route - (Monte Capitolino). The main attractions in this place are Michelangelo's stairs, which are decorated with lion sculptures brought from the Egyptian temple of the goddess Isis, as well as majestic statues from the Pompeii theater. In the central part of the square there is a statue of Marcus Aurelius.

Here you can visit three palaces with capitoline museums at once and see the original sculpture of the She-Wolf feeding Remus and Romulus, a symbol of the famous legend about the origin of Rome.

Do not be confused by a similar sculpture at the entrance to the museum, because this is only a copy. Museum opening hours: daily from 9.30 am to 7.30 pm, ticket price - 16 Euro. Among them there are museums that can be visited for free.

2 day in Rome

On the second day, you can stroll through the main squares of the city with majestic palaces, magnificent fountains and ancient churches. And, of course, take a look at.

Start your walk from Piazza del Popolo. You can come here by metro - you need to get off at the station of the same name. Linger in this delightful square and admire the Egyptian obelisk and three fountains: Neptune, the Goddess of Rome and the central fountain. There is also the Church of Santa Maria del Popolo (Basilica di Santa Maria del Popolo).

Turn left a little on the way to see the famous (Scalinata di Spagna), dotted with flowers in summer and tourists enjoying the sunny weather. At the top rises the Trinità dei Monti temple (Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti).

There is always a festive atmosphere in the Plaza de España, especially during the Haute Couture days, which are held here every summer.

We offer you an approximate walking route in Rome, which will allow you to cover the maximum of interesting locations:

1. Start your journey by visiting the Colosseum (located near Colosseo metro stations, Via dei Fori Imperiali). Then take Via Fori Imperiali to the Capitol Hill (Campidoglio) and take a couple of pictures in Piazza Venezia at the foot of the Capitol. This is one of the main squares of the city - the Vittoriano Monument is located here.

2. Vittoriano is the next destination on the Rome walk. We recommend going up to the observation deck - a beautiful view of the city opens from here. When you go down, head towards Capitol Hill.

3. On the stairs of the Cordonate climb the hill - in front of you there will be a statue of Marcus Aurelius. After passing through the square, make a stop and be sure to find a column with a monument to the Capitoline she-wolf - the one who nursed Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of the city.

4. After going down the hill, follow Via d'Aracoeli until you reach Piazza del Gesù. After passing the Chiesa del Sacro Nome di Gesù, continue along Corso Vittorio Emanuele II. In 3-4 minutes, on the way of your route through Rome, you will find Torre Argentina Square, where the ruins of ancient Roman temples are located.

On the same street, you will pass the dragon fountain Fontana del Maderno. After passing it, take the Corso del Rinascimento, walk to Palazzo Madama and go to Piazza Navona. Here, on the square, there is a beautiful fountain of four rivers, Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (it was in it that the heroes of "Dolce Vita" bathed at night).

5. Return along the same street along which you came to the fountain. Passing the Italian Senate on Via del Salvatore, you will find yourself in Via Giustiniani - it will lead you to the Pantheon, to the Piazza della Rotonda. Do you see the obelisk in front of him? This is a monument from the time of Pharaoh Ramses II (scientists still do not know how he got there).

After visiting the Pantheon, walk along Via del Seminario and walk to Via del Corso - this is the most old street Rome, founded in the days of the Empire. It is she who will take you to the final destination of the walk.

Most of all during our travels in new cities we love walking (however, at home, in St. Petersburg - the same thing). We like to get to know the city, looking at its streets and houses. If you come across any sight, the entrance to which is free - we go, otherwise - we walk further. Maybe this is not correct, but somehow (with rare exceptions) we are not fan of museums and museum exhibits, which the caring hands of art critics tore out of context, from the environment for which they were created, put them in a row, put them under glass and / or blocked with ropes and the words "Don't touch". In addition, the work of these caring hands on glazing and fencing historical values ​​in most cases also has to be paid.

Our first walk began from the center of transport intersections in Rome - Termini station (pronounced Termini). If someone might find information about the route useful, the second part of the post has a description of it. If you are going to Rome and do not want to spoil the experience with other people's photos, just follow the link right away (although, when I wrote comments on the photos, I dug up several interesting facts which were not in the guide). In the first part there will be some photos and letters. So, for a walk!

Termini Station's main exit offers views of the many buses. They stand in the Piazza Dei Cinquecento, which is named after the 500 Italian soldiers who were slaughtered by the Ethiopians in 1887. On the right side of the square, you can see the first attraction - the Baths of Diocletian:


In general, there are a great many thermal baths in Rome. Now they are, to one degree or another, the preserved frames of ancient buildings, and once served as a place for the Romans to spend their leisure time, an indispensable attribute of which was bathing. Yes, a lot of water has flowed under the bridge since the Romans invented sewerage and plumbing.

After a few steps we go out to another square - the republican ( piazza della Repubblica), framed by pretty buildings:


In the center of the square is the Naiad Fountain. Speaking in Russian, it will be the Mermaid Fountain. There are four naiad mermaids: one is a lake naiad because it holds a swan, the second is a river one (it is not clear what it is holding, but according to the sculptor's intention it is a river monster), the third is oceanic (for some reason the author of the fountain decided that since the naiad is oceanic, let it be riding on horses), and the fourth is a mermaid responsible for underground waters (once underground, the sculptor thought, that means with a dragon).

In the center of the fountain is a man with the important name Morskoy Glavk. Chief, then. According to one legend - the son of Poseidon, according to another - "... the fisherman who ate the mysterious grass and turned into a deity." And in such a state, Glaucus showed the way to the sailors. Apparently good grass!


One of the central streets, Via Nazionale, runs from the square. After walking a little along it, we turn onto Turin street. It is smaller and more interesting. The corners of the houses here are decorated in the same way as, but in contrast to Poland, the theme is religious.


On the right side you can see the Roman Opera House. It was opened already in 1800 with Rossini's opera "Semiramis" (not that I am fond of classical music, but I had heard the name of Rossini before)))


After going a little further, we come out to the square where the Most Main Church of St. Mary stands. Firstly, this is how it can be called in translation into Russian (in Italian - Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore). Secondly, it is the largest of the Roman temples dedicated to the Virgin Mary and one of the four main churches in Rome.


There is a funny legend, according to which in 352, both the then Roman pope and one of the local oligarchs, Madonna appeared in a dream (she is the Virgin Mary, she is the Mother of God, she is the mother of Jesus Christ), and said that the next day (and it was in the summer) it will snow. And this is where, or rather where, he will go, there and it is necessary to build a church in her honor.


You can enter this temple free of charge and you can even take pictures. The interior is very spacious. And interesting. Floor to ceiling:










They did not have time to hang a sign "Do not touch" on the doors in time, which was used by numerous pilgrims:


We keep on our way and stumble upon a pretty fountain:


Along nice little streets ...


We go out into the larger street named after Cavour. Having rummaged in the internet in order to find out what he is so famous for, and having learned about this, I can now expand the saying "When the first subway train was launched in England in 1861, serfdom was only abolished in Russia." continuation "... and in Italy the first prime minister was elected." This first prime minister is Count Camillo Benso di Cavour. In addition to the premiership, he participated in the creation of the constitution, and his first literary work in general was an article on the tax in favor of the poor in England.


From the street to them. Comrade Kavura again we go deeper into the smaller streets ...


... and go out to the square near the church, which is called "Basilica of St. Peter in chains" (Basilica di San Pietro in Vincoli). On the square there is a completely modern picture:


You won't even think that there is a thing behind the door, about which it is already written in the Bible: “And behold, the Angel of the Lord appeared, and light shone on the prison. Pushing Peter to the side, woke him up and said: “Get up quickly. And the chains fell from his hands ”(Acts 12: 7)

Here they are, these very chains-chains:


It turns out that in Orthodoxy (.ru) there is even a special holiday "Adoration of the honest chains of the holy and all-praised Apostle Peter", which is celebrated three times a year. And then I naively believed that in Orthodox Christianity it is customary to worship only Christ.

There is another one in this church historical value- a sculpture of Moses, which Michelangelo himself sculpted. It was conceived as the crown of the tomb of one of the Roman popes, but this is not interesting. In conceiving the sculpture, Michelangelo was based on the generally accepted version of the Latin translation of the Bible (this translation even has its own name - Vulgate). And it had to happen that just in the passage about Moses in this very Vulgate a mistake was made: in the original source in Hebrew it is written that "It was difficult for the Israelites to look into the face of Moses, because his face was shining with light." but "Rays"(in the sense of rays of light) in Latin can be translated not only as "Rays" but also how "horns". Well, they wrote about Moses in the Latin Bible that "His face was horned." Therefore, Michelangelo had no choice but to portray Moses with horns:


Leaving St. Peter's Church with chains, we slowly continue our walk. And suddenly, turning behind another house, we see ... we see ... HIS ...


Back in the thirteenth century, pilgrims (pilgrims who) launched a saying among the people: "As long as the Colosseum stands, Rome will also stand; if the Colosseum disappears, Rome and with it the whole world will disappear." The structure (or rather, its remnants) is actually huge, striking in its power.

Why he wrote the remains: over the course of several centuries, the Colosseum was not only abandoned - stones from its walls were used to build other buildings. Only in the eighteenth century, one of the popes decided that there was nothing good to be lost, and dedicated it to the Passion of Christ, because a lot of people here died martyrs.

Although the Colosseum was built for the opposite purpose - as a place of entertainment. True, it turned out that the entertainment in those days was still the same. Well, everyone heard about gladiator fights, and some modern Romans earn their living by this:


However, spectacles were arranged and abruptly. According to Wikipedia, the Roman people amused themselves watching such an action, even when "... girls and women were raped by bulls, donkeys and other domestic animals and wild animals." What a horror!

There were also shows called "Navmachia". Despite the intimidating name, it was a more decent and large-scale event than group orgies. Navmachia is a reenactment of a naval battle. Apparently tin soldiers then they had not yet invented, but the emperor wanted to play something for children from time to time. And I wanted so badly that it was not too lazy to build ships in full size, and then destroy these ships during the game. Naturally, together with the rowers and other sailors.


Having walked around the Colosseum, we went for a walk further, along the street of St. John the Baptist on the Lateran Hill. Saint John the Baptist in Italian is called less pompously - San Giovanni. Well, almost Saint Vova.


The street is named after the church of the same name. In general, in Italy, the church is often called not a church, but a basilica. And it's funny that once church meant "House of God", a basilica — "Royal house". Next to the church, on the right, is the former papal palace, where the popes used to not only live, they were also elected there.


It is written above the entrance to the basilica that she "All the churches of the city and the world are mother and head." It seems like it is still the most prestigious main church of Catholic Christianity in the world. Even more important than St. Peter's in the Vatican.


Once upon a time, emperors flooded this church with gifts, which is why the people called it "the golden basilica". In the fifth century, during the sack of Rome, the basilica was also plundered, in addition, the church burned twice. However, even now its interior deserves attention.


Here is the seat of the Roman bishop and the papal throne. By the way, Roman bishop and pope- these are not two people, but one, but Holy See- this is not a table, but at the same time the Pope, and the Roman curia (aka the secretariat of state) is something like the main department in the Vatican.


Next to the church there is an ancient Egyptian obelisk with a fountain attached to it.


This obelisk is the oldest of all that exist on this moment... Date of "birth" XIV century BC Fourteenth century BC!

At this point, our first walk through the guidebook ended, and we went for a walk just like that.


Photo taken on April 19, 2011