Every traveler strives to visit Rome. The thousand-year history of the city beckons with abundance interesting facts, and the richest art collections amaze even the sophisticated viewer. If you are in the "Eternal City" for the first time, do not rack your brains on where to start your acquaintance with the world's masterpieces. Take advantage of our travel guide, which is compiled from the best tourist routes.

Walking walks

For connoisseurs, walking is the only way to experience the atmosphere of Rome. Only in this way you will not miss the sequence of historical events for which the city is so famous. We warn you right away, exploring the city on foot can take a long time. We will tell you about what you can see in 3 days. The first stop of the route is the famous Colosseum. It is easy to get here by metro.

The Flavian Amphitheater was built in 80 AD. His popular name means "colossal", which fully conveys the scale and significance of this structure. V Ancient rome each resident spent a third of his life in it - the rulers gave their subjects absolutely free of charge with battles, competitions, holidays. Today it is worth coming here even because the Colosseum is considered a modern wonder of the world, one of the oldest architectural monuments. You will need to pay 6 euros to enter.

Colosseum tours are organized every hour in European languages. They are well worth a visit to find out the huge number of interesting stories that are hidden behind these age-old stones.

Today, most of the temples are in a dilapidated state, but competent guides can turn your trip into a fascinating odyssey through the main pages of European history. You will see the following monuments:

• Temple of Saturn.


• Temple of the Dioscuri.


• Temple of Antoninus and Faustina.


• Temple of Vesta.


• Arc de Triomphe of Titus.


• Curia Julia.


• Arc de Triomphe of Septimius Severus.


• Fock's Column.

This main square great empire for a long time served as a center of religious, political and cultural life the state.

If you still have strength, you can continue your walk in Capitol Square. Designed by Michelangelo Buonarotti in the 16th century, it carries a secret meaning, which connoisseurs of history and architecture still argue about.

The paving stone pattern of the square was created by Michelangelo based on the shape of the Oval Stone - the symbol of the center of the universe in Eastern philosophy. It was here that the great architect applied the reverse perspective method. Climbing the main staircase, you will see a large space in front of you, while in fact the area is quite modest in size.

We advise you to visit the Church of St. Mary, where the relics of St. Helena (mother of Emperor Constantine) are kept and walk up the stairs of the Cordonata, which is associated with many legends and funny stories. To take a break and put in memory the abundance of information, you can look into the 5D cinema on Via dei SS. Apostoli, 20 - 00187 Roma (RM) for an interactive and unobtrusive presentation of the highlights of the history of Rome. Films are shown in Russian as well.

After gaining strength and having lunch, go to the Pantheon - the temple of all the gods. This is a huge rotunda, covered with a dome, in the center of which there is a nine-meter hole ("The Eye of the Pantheon").

Interestingly, the structure of the second century AD. NS. completely preserved unchanged. The great Rafael Santi, King of Italy Vittorio Emmanuele II and many other famous figures of culture and state of their time are buried here. Despite the free entrance, there is always a queue of people wishing to see the most harmonious architectural structure in the world.

The final point of our walking tour is Piazza Navona. She is considered the most beautiful in Rome. The magnificent Baroque architecture will give you a lot of picturesque photos.

There are three famous Roman fountains here: the Four Rivers, Neptune and the Moor. The Church of St. Agnes is a true masterpiece of Baroque architecture. Braschi's palace "sheltered" one of the speaking statues of Rome, to which since ancient times ordinary citizens have glued denunciations and libels against each other. Today a museum is open here (ticket price 9 euros, opening hours: from 9:00 to 19:00).

Top museums

Rome cannot be imagined without museums. The Italian school of painters is famous all over the world, and in terms of the number of historical exhibits, Rome is ahead of many European cities. Even the longest tour is not enough to inspect all the museums, so here are some examples of exhibitions that are worth visiting in the first place:

• National Roman Museum. This is a complex consisting of three buildings: the Baths of Diocletian with a huge collection of Antiquity, Palazzo Altemps and Palazzo Massimo, where sculptures, frescoes, jewels of the era of Ancient Rome are collected.

• Borghese Gallery. The exposition occupies the villa of the famous princely family. In 75 rooms, masterpieces of painting and sculpture are presented: canvases by Claude Monet, Van Gogh, Raphael, Rubens, sculptures of the father and son of Bernini.

• Capitoline Museums They should devote a separate excursion day. In the Senatorial Palace, where the mayor's office sits today, a collection of inscriptions on stone slabs and the underground corridors of Tabularia are available. The Palace of the Conservatives houses the Museum of Marble Busts and the Pinakothek with paintings by Rubens, Caravaggio and Velazquez. Here you will get acquainted with the Capitoline she-wolf - the main symbol of the city. The Nuovo Palace houses a collection of sculptures from Ancient Rome.


• The Doria Pamphilj Gallery is a private collection of paintings, in which the main canvases are Raphael, Titian and Caravaggio.


• The Spada Gallery is another private collection of Renaissance masterpieces. Note the Borromini Perspective, a tapering corridor that visually enlarges a small sculpture of a horseman to the size of a human.


• National Gallery of Modern Art. An islet of 20th century art in the Borghese estate. The size of the collection is striking; it occupies 70 spacious rooms.

To organize visits to museums without wasting time, you can contact the Sputnik managers who will help you book tickets in advance, suggest the opening hours and advise the optimal route plan based on your preferences in art.

Visiting the Vatican

While in Rome, one should not miss the opportunity to visit the smallest state in the world, which still has a tremendous influence on the fates and souls of millions of people. The heart of the Catholic world The Vatican is filled with interesting historical and cultural treasures. We advise you to divide the historical and museum parts of the Vatican on different days, although in this case, you will still have a feeling of lack of time.

Vatican architecture

Center architectural ensemble is St. Peter's Cathedral, which until recently was considered the largest Christian church in the world.

The majestic structure built over the grave of the Apostle Peter is fully consistent with the wealth and luxury of the Catholic style in art. The interior is decorated with mosaics and sculptures by the best masters. Pay attention to Michelangelo's Pieta.

The famous grottoes are located under the cathedral, where many Catholic popes and royalty are buried. You can go down here for a fee from the premises of the cathedral.

The scale of the building and the number of attractions in it are so great that it is better to use an audio guide, which can be ordered at the entrance.

An observation deck is located on the dome, offering the best views of the Vatican. Half of the way you can take an elevator, 320 steps will have to be conquered on foot. But the effort will pay off. Only here you can see with your own eyes the "keys of St. Peter", which, as you know, open the way to Paradise.

Museums

Before visiting the Vatican Museums, weigh your options against the volume of exhibits that this treasury offers. The route is built in such a way that the most important masterpieces are located at the end of the path, if you methodically inspect hall after hall, then the Sistine Chapel simply won't have any energy left. Some rooms can be skipped or visited very quickly. Here is the detailed route you will have to follow:

• Pius Clementine Museum (antique sculpture).


• Egyptian Museum.


• Kyaromonti Museum (antique busts).


• Braccio nuovo (antique art).


• Raphael's Stanzas and Loggias (on the second floor).


• Borgia Apartments (downstairs again).


• The Sistine Chapel.

And these are only the main premises, there are also additional halls that are interesting for true connoisseurs of culture. The Vatican Museums are best explored with a guide who will take into account your wishes and focus on the most interesting. You can order a tour on our website.

Having visited here recently, I understood why: magnificent architecture, where different centuries and eras have intertwined, delicious cuisine, greenery everywhere and, oddly enough, the absence of the hype typical of big cities.

If you are planning a trip to Rome on your own for the weekend, then below I suggest you consider the possible walking routes around the city that we have compiled for our trip.

I will not go into detail about the sights, since there are a large number of competent sites where you can find absolutely any information you are interested in. Let this article be the so-called beacon on your trip to Rome, but no more.

What to see in Rome on your own

I want to note right away that 3 days will be enough for see the main minimum of the sights of Rome... If you want to see something different, then you should come here more than once, or initially focus on visiting non-tourist places.

So, let's get to know walking route through the Eternal City.

Day 1

via Margutta / Piazza del Popolo / Villa Borghese / Castel Sant "Angelo / Piazza navona/ Fontana Trevi

We arrived in Rome from Verona at 10 am and immediately took the metro to the hotel. Leaving our things there, wasting no time, we went to get acquainted with the city.

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Our hotel was located literally a couple of tens of meters from the famous Plaza de España(Piazza Spagna), in a very picturesque and cozy street Margutta (via Margutta).

Via Margutta
via Margutta

Via Margutta, famous for its art shops and studios and the fact that in one of her courtyards they filmed a scene from the movie “Roman Holiday” with Audrey Hepburn. V different times famous painters, antique dealers and artists lived here. For example, the famous Italian director Federico Fellini, the writer Gianni Rodari, the artist Giorgio de Chirico.

Not far from Via Margutta there is another well-known square - Piazza del Popolo, which means "People's Square" in Russian.

Piazza del Popolo
Piazza del Popolo

It is on this square that the three main arteries of the city converge: streets

• via del Babuino
• via Ripetta
• via del Corso

A special decoration of the square are the churches of Santa Maria in Montesanto and Santa Maria dei Miracoli located here, as well as the Egyptian obelisk, which is the oldest and second highest in Rome. If you look closely, you will see that it is completely covered with inscriptions that praise the deeds of Pharaoh Ramses II.

Villa Borghese
Villa Borghese

From Piazza del Popolo you can climb to Napoleon I Square, from where you can panoramic view of the Eternal City... Climbing a little higher you will find yourself in Villa Borghese park, where walking along the alleys you can forget that you are in a large metropolis.

It is quiet, calm, and in the shade of age-old trees you can enjoy the fresh air, and also, if you are lucky, see parrots that live here on a par with other birds.

The park is very large, so you can rent a viariksha or segway.

One of the paths in the park will surely lead you to the picturesque English-style lakeside garden.

Here you can rent a boat or just walk around it in a circle.

Pay attention to the shores; in sunny weather, water turtles crawl out to bask on the pebbles.

Walking through the park, you can see and statue of Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin, kindly donated to the city by the Russian Embassy in Rome.

Castel Sant'Angelo
Castel Sant'Angelo

After a bite to eat in one of the restaurants * located near Piazza del Popolo, we went to the Castel Sant'Angelo. The walk is not close, but if you have the desire and time, why not go there along the banks of the Tiber?

* about where exactly, read below

Built as a mausoleum for emperors, during its almost 2 thousand history, the Castle of the Holy Angel managed to be the residence of the Pope, a prison, in this moment the Military History Museum is located here.

It is best to look at the Castel Sant'Angelo from the opposite bank, for this you need to cross an equally beautiful bridge, on the sides of which there are statues ... If you consider yourself a lover of photography, then here you can take very beautiful views.

Here you can also meet large sea gulls who will be happy to pose for you)

By the way, the castle is a 10-minute walk from the Vatican)

Piazza Navona.
Piazza navona

Crossing the Pont de Sant'Angelo, on the way back to the hotel, we got to another square in Rome - Piazza Navona. One of the sources describes it as the most elegant square in the city... It is a kind of “living room”: it is very cozy, calm and picturesque here. Perhaps that is why locals and tourists choose it as a meeting place ... Along the perimeter there are bars, restaurants and gelateria, where you can buy ice cream and sit on one of the benches, enjoy its architecture or, for example, relax and indulge in your own thoughts to the sound of water fountains ...

On the square there are architectural monuments of two famous Italian architects, who at one time were great rivals: Church of Agnese in Agone(la chiesa di Sant'Agnese in Agone) works Francesco Borromini(Francesco Borromini) and fountain of rivers(la Fontana dei Fiumi) Gian Lorenzo Bernini(Gian Lorenzo Bernini).
The Fountain of Rivers is a sculpture of four people, symbolizing the great rivers known at that time, four continents:

• Danube
• Rio de la Plata

According to one of the legends, Gian Lorenzo Bernini depicted the statue of the Nile covering his eyes with his hand to express his dislike of the opposite church of Agnese in Agone.

This remains a legend, since according to existing data, the construction of the fountain was completed even before the church was built.
Associated with the rivalry between Borromini and Bernini another legend... Allegedly, the statue, personifying the Rio de la Plata, is depicted with a raised hand to protect against the possible fall of the bell tower and the dome of the Church.

I can say for sure that Piazza Navona will remain in my memory as one of the most beautiful places in Rome.

Trevi Fountain
Fontana di Trevi

After dinner * we went to look at famous fountain Trevi, which is located literally in 10 minutes walk from Plaza de España and is one of the main points of the program travel to Rome... What to say? It amazes with its beauty.

Built in the Rococo style between 1732 and 1762 by two Italian architects Nicolo Salvi and Giuseppe Pannini... The Trevi Fountain was and probably still is a favorite backdrop for filming.

One of the scenes in the film “La dolce vita” by the legendary Federico Fellini was filmed here, in which the heroine of Anita Ekberg, dressed in an elegant black dress, enters the fountain and the behest of Marcello Mastroianni ...

From 2014 to 2015, the Trevi Fountain was closed for renovations led by the famous fashion house Fendi.

They say that it takes goodbye to return to Rome throw a coin at him ... If you looking for great love , and as the sources indicate, perhaps of Italian nationality, then you need to throw not one, but several coins, in order to ultimately be sure that soon you will tie the knot ...

And finally, I want to note that we came to see the Trevi Fountain during the day, but nevertheless agreed that it was magnificent against the background of the night sky.

On this wonderful note, our first day in Rome came to an end and there was a new day ahead and a visit to the famous Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, but more on that in the next article).

Where to eat in Rome

The traditional cuisine of Rome is represented by a huge number of dishes that you can read about.
Here I will leave the names and sites of the places where you can inexpensive and tasty food in Rome.

Everyone has their own concept of inexpensive, so I will give the prices. A meal for two cost us an average of 35-50 euros.

Via Margutta
via Margutta

Osteria Margutta

The magnificent design, reminiscent of theatrical scenery, attracts attention and attracts art lovers like me.
The history of osteria is closely connected with the name of its founder, the musical and theatrical impresario Pietro Gabrielli. Thanks to his love for art and cuisine, as well as his collaboration with the literary magazine "il Caffè", he made the oster a meeting place for many writers, artists, directors and actors.

It was visited by: Italo Calvino, Giorgio di Quirico, Pier Paolo Pasolini, Natalia Ginzburg, Peppino de Filippo, Federico Fellini. The testimony of their connection with the osteria is today the nameplates that are attached to the backs of the chairs.

Piazza del Popolo
Piazza del Popolo

Trattoria e pizzeria Dal Pollarollo 1936

The trattoria is located a stone's throw from Piazza del Popolo
Since its foundation, it has been owned by the Serpilli family. In 1936 it was discovered by grandmother Palmira (nonna Palmira). After that, the management passed to her son Augusto, who owned a chicken store next to the trattoria, who gave the trattoria its name. Today the trattoria is run by the daughter of Agusta Ludovina, her husband Tonino and brother Alessendro.

Piazza Spain
Piazza spagna

Hostaria al 31

Osteria is located in one of the streets adjacent to the magnificent Plaza de España. Despite the location in the very center of the city, the prices here are quite reasonable.
For over 30 years, the Osteria has been run by cousins ​​Angelo and Umberto.

How to get to Rome

By plane

Most quick way get in to Rome from Moscow or other cities of Russia - use the services of air carriers. All major Russian carriers fly from Moscow to Rome, as well as Italian Alitalia and many other foreign airlines. Usually I look for offers on flights on the official websites of carriers or on skyscanner or ozontravel.

From Verona Airport to Rome flights of the Italian company Alitalia depart every day. The flight time is a little over an hour.

By train

If you are already in Italy and want to get to Rome, then perhaps the easiest and most profitable way is to use the services of the railway.

Since December 2015 from Verona began to go to Rome straight high-speed trains Italo. Three hours on the road at a speed of up to 300 km / h and you are in the capital of Italy. I really enjoy traveling with this company, because. there is always an opportunity to buy tickets at a very attractive price, taking advantage of numerous promotions that the company arranges almost every week.
We managed to go to Rome for 40 euros (round trip) in a first class carriage!
It is worth noting that these trains are very comfortable, but if you suffer from motion sickness in public transport then grab some pills or bracelets just in case.
The Italian company is also involved in transportation to Rome. Railway Trenitalia. The cost of tickets and directions can be viewed on the official website of the company.

A trip to Rome, as they say, to the "Eternal City", is not just a trip.

It is a burst of emotions from the surrounding beauty of architecture and rich exhibits of museums, from smells and sounds inherent only in this city, from shopping, restaurants and gelaterias.

Rome is a link between the distant past and today's present.

Increasingly, tourists are rejecting the services of agencies. When planning your trip and routes on your own in Rome or any other city, you can focus on those places that are of interest to the traveler himself. Fortunately, there are plenty of such places in Rome.

Arrival

Arriving or arriving in Rome, checking into a hotel, at the reception you need to ask or take a map of Rome for tourists. Usually a stack of such cards is already waiting at the reception.

Top hotels in Rome

Almost always, the employee himself on the map of the city of Rome marks the location of the hotel, the nearest restaurants with good reviews.

The names of squares, streets and the main attractions of Rome and the surrounding area have already been mapped.
The tourist only needs to decide for himself what is the priority. Museums? Cathedrals? Shops or restaurants?

Getting around the city

When planning your independent route, take into account that it is extremely difficult to travel by car in Rome. This is hampered by the many pedestrian-only areas of historic Rome, which are not allowed to travel by car.
At kiosks "tabakeria" (newspaper) or right at the airport, you can buy a single ticket for all types of Roman transport for 1.50 euros, which is valid for 100 minutes or for 6 euros, valid until 24.00 hours from the date of purchase.

Single ticket very convenient to use for getting around by public transport

If we compare independent walks in Rome and "running" at a distance with a guide and a group, often in the heat of the summer, on cobblestones, then we will still have to give preference to a calm contemplation of the city.

Even if you take a leisurely stroll around Rome, according to your own independent route, here and there something interesting appears: an unusual building, a church gate, an interesting showcase, which you also want to take a closer look at.

City bass

For those who independently examine new town, in Rome (as in most tourist big cities) there is a city bass. This is a comfortable double-decker bus with an individual audio guide for each passenger (there is Russian language).

City bass is convenient for sightseeing

For those who wish, especially for those who cannot walk on their feet for a long time, this is a very convenient type of excursion around the city, albeit superficial.

There are several such routes in Rome. At the bus stops of city buses there are plates with the image of the company logo.

Choosing the one that you like best, you can buy a ticket directly from the driver on the bus from 28 euros / day or 31 euros for 2 days. Having bought a ticket, you can get off at any stop, take a walk in any area of ​​Rome, then sit back on the bus of this company that has come up.
Starting point at Termini railway station, from 9.00 to 18.00. Website: http://www.roma.city-sightseeing.it/percorsi.html

While in Rome, knowledge is revealed of English language staff both in hotels and in most restaurants. In museums and even on the streets of Rome, one can almost always speak in an internationally accepted language.
If you need Italian, you can download a handy application on your phone that helps you translate into all languages ​​of the world. For example "Speak and Translate", iTranslate Voice on iPhone, Google Translate.

Using mobile applications, you will speak Italian!

Time

For self-guided tours of Rome, to view only the main ones, you need at least 3 - 5 days. Then there will be time to freely breathe in the evening air at the Fountain di Trevi without a crazy crowd and to sit quietly in a restaurant near the Pantheon or on some central Roman square.

What to do before the trip

Before arriving in Rome, familiarize yourself with the main interesting places the Italian capital.

Upon arrival, have a little information about where and what you want to see first of all, so as not to get lost in the many beauties: squares, museums and cathedrals of Rome.

Where to stay

If you want to visit the main attractions of Rome on your own, it is better to stay in the Pantheon area (Italian Panteon), for example:

In the area of ​​the Plaza de España (Italian: Piazza Spania):

• Surrounded by the best shops in Rome, on Via Vittoria 24, 10 minutes walk to the Spanish Steps - the hotel Spanish Suite Piazza di Spagna. Price from 7600 rubles / day;
• Hotel Concordia 3 *, on Via di Capo le Case 14. 5 minutes walk from the Trevi Fountain, a beautiful rooftop terrace overlooking the dome of St. Peter's Basilica. Price from 5100 rubles / day.

In the area of ​​Piazza Navona (Italian: Piazza Navona):

In the area of ​​the Di Trevi fountain, it is better to stay in hotels:

• Trevi B and B Roma, on Via Del Lavatore 83. Near metro Barberini, fountain two minutes walk. Transfer from Rome airport is possible. Price from 7000 rubles / day;
• Trevi elite rome on Via Delle Muratte 87. High-tech interiors, Italian breakfast served (coffee and croissant). Price from 6400 rubles / day.

These areas have the most luxurious hotels and restaurants in Rome, and prices are correspondingly high.

Those wishing to thoroughly explore the Vatican Museums, need to settle in the areas of Rome - Prati or Borgo. Here hotels are much cheaper and restaurant prices are lower than in the most touristy areas of Rome.
Possible options:

• Rome Together Guest House located very close to museums, on Via Leone Iv, 38. Strict, laconic interiors, breakfast is included in the price from 3800 rubles / day;
• Pratinn vatican on Via Andrea Doria 3. Free WiFi, terrace, continental breakfast starting at RUB 2900 per day.

For shoppers, the best location is Via del Corso, Rome's most shopping street.

From it there are a lot of other streets with a variety of shopping galleries, shops and shops.

Another "shop" street in Rome is Via Nazionale, which stretches from Piazza Venezia to Piazza Republica.
Hotels in shopping areas Rome:

If you are planning a trip from Rome to neighboring cities, or tourist plans go further, you can stay in the Termini station area.

• La Casa Di Amy on Via Principe Amedeo 85, free Wi-Fi, Rome Termini train station just 200 meters from the hotel. Price from 4100 rubles / day;
• Selene Style Hotel 3 *, on Via Del Viminale 10. Near both Termini and Via Nazionale, free Wi-Fi. Room rate from 4500 rubles.

What to watch

Anyone who wants to see something in Rome on their own can be advised to start by walking around the main attractions that are within walking distance. Almost the entire historical center is a continuous pedestrian zone.

The city of Rome is a city for walking, so you need to choose the right footwear.

Where to take a walk

How best to build a walking route:

The attractions that can be visited for free end there. Of course, not counting the many small and large squares and churches scattered throughout Rome.

From Fontana di Trevi you can take a different path: not towards the Pantheon, but towards Piazza del Popolo (People's Square), which is at the end of Via del Corso (the longest shopping street in Rome).

Line up interesting route as follows:

Coliseum

Like all the listed attractions, the Colosseum is located in a walking area next to Piazza Venezia on the Piazza del Colosseo. You can get here by metro, Colosseo stop or by bus number 10, 2, 75, 85, 87, 112, 673.

The Colosseum is in the walking area

First, it is better to go to the entrance to the Roman Forum (on the way from Piazza Venezia, not reaching the Colosseum) and buy a ticket at the box office immediately for an excursion to and.

In this case, you will not have to stand in a huge queue right in front of the entrance to the Colosseum.

A tour of the Forum is interesting for connoisseurs of the history of Rome, you can just walk in order to skip the line to the Coliseum (be sure to visit the inside of the mastodon!). Ticket price 12 euros, opening hours: from 08:30 to 17-18 in the season.

Vatican

A separate early morning is required for a tour of the Vatican and Vatican Museums. It is better to arrive at 7 o'clock in the morning, then you can enter the cherished gate without any queue. You can get to the Cavalleggeri / San Pietro stop by buses No. 34, 46, 98, 190F, 881, 916, 916F, 982, N15, N20.

You will learn all the details about the Vatican from the video:

Already at 8 o'clock, crowds of tourists besiege the entire area, a kilometer-long queue is formed from a noisy polyphonic crowd.
Being in Rome and not going to St. Peter's Basilica is a huge omission. Colossal size, luxury and amazing architecture amazing!

Climb the steepest 320 steps to the dome, look at Vatican Square from a height, feel a real delight!

Entrance to the dome 6 - 8 euros. St. Peter's Basilica website: http://www.vatican.va/various/basiliche/san_pietro/index_it.htm

Vatican Museums

It is better to buy tickets to the famous museums of Rome online in advance (10 - 60 days in advance) at https://biglietteriamusei.vatican.va/musei/tickets/do?weblang=it. The ticket price is 16 euros (museums and the Sistine Chapel), you can also pay for the audio guide immediately (7 euros). Children 8 and 5 euros, respectively.
You can come on a tour of the museums by bus number 492, 23 to the Bastioni Di Michelangelo stop. Another option is the Candia Mocenigo stop of bus no. 490 and no. 1.

After long excursions to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica, you can find one of the wonderful local restaurants nearby. In the Vatican area, they are especially good, because the inhabitants of Rome themselves have lunch and dinner here.

A perfect example is trattoria Pastasciutta, It is easy to find, leaving the Vatican Square and walk to the left until Via delle Grazie 5. Right in front of the visitor, they make pasta with the chosen sauce, the price starts from 5.50 euros.

Trastevere

The right-bank region of the Tiber, adjacent to the Vatican - Trastevere, is perhaps the most picturesque.

Narrow streets, flowers and linen on the windows, coffee, pizza, the best restaurants Rome ...

You can get to know Trastevere by watching the video:

Several beautiful and small churches: Church of San Benedetto in Pisinula, Santa Maria in Trastevere (mosaic XII-XIII century), Church of St. Agatha.

In the evening Trastevere becomes one big club with music, restaurants, street musicians and artists.

You can get to this area of ​​Rome by tram number 8, from Piazza Venezia. Or get off at the Induno stop by taking bus no. 44, 44F, 75, N19.

After a tour of Trastevere, walk across the bridge over the Tiber to the unusual sight of Rome - this is Mouth of truth(Bocca della Verità). According to legend, in the old days, putting a hand in the open mouth of a mask, one could judge a person whether he was a liar or not. This is still done with pleasure by tourists who have come to Rome.

For art lovers, a trip to the Borghese Gallery - the pearl of Rome, where a collection of sculptures and paintings by the most famous painters of Italy is kept - will be an outlet. Villa Borghese is surrounded by an amazing park with centuries-old pignas, next to the zoo.

Villa Borghese is located in an amazing park

You can get there by walking along Via Veneto ( famous street based on the legendary film "Sweet Life").
You can get there by bus 910 (Mancini) from the main station of Rome - Termini (5 stops), or by bus 360 (6 stops). Exit at the Pinciana Borghese Museum. Tuesday to Sunday, 8.30 am to 7.30 pm, ticket price 20 euros. http://www.galleriaborghese.it/

Conclusion

Of course, a small fraction of all the sights that Rome keeps are described here.

To feel the spirit of the "Eternal City", starting with independent walks, you need to fall in love with Rome in absentia.

Many people carry their love through the years, remembering Rome as the most beautiful and original city.

Rome occupies a special place among European capitals... It is a symbolic city, a city of origin, where Western civilization was born. The mighty Roman Empire, which conquered the entire Mediterranean, began here - on the banks of the Tiber River. Historical and cultural heritage Rome is priceless, with architectural and cultural masterpieces waiting for tourists at every step.

Rome is home to the legendary Colosseum and treasures of the Vatican Museums, the historic ruins of the Capitol and the magnificent facades of Baroque villas. The whole city can be seen as a museum under open air, its streets and squares are home to the history of three thousand years of development of civilization, thought, art and culture.

The best hotels and hotels at affordable prices.

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What to see and where to go in Rome?

The most interesting and Beautiful places for walking. Photos and a short description.

The main arena of Ancient Rome, a theater for gladiatorial fights, persecution of captives by wild animals and other equally bloody performances of the annual Games of the capital of the Empire. In honor of the opening of the Colosseum in 80 AD. the Great Games were arranged, which lasted more than 3 months. The ancient stones of the Arena still remember gladiators killed for the amusement of the public and slaves torn to pieces for pleasure from the captured provinces.

Construction of the II century BC, "temple of all gods" in translation from Greek. The Pantheon was created during the heyday of ancient Roman architecture. For many centuries, pagan gods were worshiped under the dome of the building, until at the beginning of the 7th century the Pantheon was turned into a Christian temple. The building has survived to this day in good condition thanks to numerous restorations that began before our era.

City-state, stronghold and main bastion of the Catholic Church, the seat of the Pope. In total, about 800 people are citizens of the Vatican, mainly priests and church officials. The Vatican is famous for its museums, which contain outstanding collections of painting, sculpture and applied arts. it real treasure humanity. Also, tourists are attracted by the main Catholic church - St. Peter's Cathedral.

St. Peter's Cathedral is the spiritual center of the Catholic branch of Christianity. The Pope himself holds celebratory masses here. The temple was built on the site of the former circus of Nero in the 4th century. At first it was a small basilica where the relics of the Apostle Peter were kept. In the 15th century, it was rebuilt into a grandiose building. Raphael, Michelangelo, Peruzzi, Maderno and others worked on the Cathedral of St. Peter. In front of the temple there is a wide square with a colonnade of 284 Doric columns.

Museum collections were collected at different times by the popes. They were founded in the 16th century by Pope Julius II. An extensive exhibition of paintings from the 11th - 19th centuries is collected in the Vatican's Pinacoteca. You can get acquainted with tapestries and frescoes by the great masters by visiting the Sistine Chapel and Raphael's Stanzas. Antique statues, sarcophagi from Ancient Rome are presented in the Chiaramonti and Pio Cristiano museums. The history of religions around the world is described by exhibits at the Ethnological Missionary Museum. The history of the Vatican is presented in the Historical Museum. The Vatican Library contains over one and a half million books. The visit is open daily except Sundays and Catholic holidays.

Memorable architectural complex XVIII-XIX centuries in honor of King Victor Emmanuel - the first ruler of a united Italy. On the site in front of the monumental palace, the Eternal Flame is burning and an honor guard is on duty. The inhabitants of Rome do not like this bulk of white marble, as they believe that it does not fit into the architecture of the city. Some Romans call Vittoriano a ridiculous "wedding cake".

7. Trastevere

A vibrant and colorful Roman quarter across the Tiber River. Here in the 18th century BC. the Etruscan tribe settled, from which the history of the Eternal City began. In the era of the Empire, there were luxurious patrician villas here. In the area there are many buildings and residential buildings for many hundreds of years, so they look very authentic and attractive to tourists. People continue to live in dilapidated houses.

Oval square in the central part of Rome, located on the site of the former circus of Domitian. Since the 16th century, ambassadors, cardinals, bankers and other wealthy members of society began to settle in this area. From the 15th century to the middle of the 19th century, there was a market here. In the middle of the square is the Fountain of the Four Rivers, a sculptural group with deep symbolic meaning. In the middle of the composition there is an obelisk symbolizing the power of the Pope. Around the obelisk there are sculptures representing the rivers of four continents.

Freely translated into Italian, the name of this place sounds like "People's Square". Piazza del Popolo played an important role in the life of Rome, as the road to the northern provinces began from here. The square is decorated with the Church of Santa Maria del Popolo and the Egyptian obelisk of Ramses II. The piazza got its modern look at the beginning of the 19th century; the architect D. Valadier worked on it.

The building began to be built back in the era of the Roman Empire in the II century A.D. During its existence, it served as a papal dwelling, a prison, a warehouse and even a burial vault. Today, the fortress houses the Military History Museum. The castle got its name in the 6th century A.D. after the image of the Archangel Michael appeared to Pope Gregory. Directly from the castle, a picturesque bridge is thrown across the Tiber River, which was built during the reign of Emperor Hadrian. On the bridge it was possible to get to the Field of Mars by the shortest route.

The very heart of Ancient Rome, where important state and social events took place - the fate of laws was decided, consuls were elected, the triumphs of emperors after victorious wars took place. After the fall of the Empire, the forum was destroyed and ruined, and time did its job, so only fragments have survived to this day. The remains of the forum are included in the protected archaeological area, where an open-air museum operates.

The forum appeared at the turn of the 2nd-1st centuries. BC. In those days, it was a large square, surrounded by a marketplace, the temple of Emperor Trajan, Greek and Latin libraries. Trajan's 38-meter column made of Carrara marble has survived to this day. Inside the column is the tomb of the emperor himself and his wife. Trajan's Forum is the last of its kind to be built in Rome.

Remains of ancient Roman baths on the Appian Way. The culture of visiting the baths was well developed in the Roman Empire. People came here to chat, learn the latest news or conduct business negotiations. Baths of Caracalla were built in the 3rd century AD. under the emperor Septimius Bassian Caracalla. Already in the 5th century A.D. this architectural complex has come to be considered a real wonder of the world. In addition to baths and pools, there was a library here.

The Arc de Triomphe, erected by Emperor Constantine in honor of the victory in the civil war over the troops of his rival Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maxentius. It was under Constantine that Christianity became the official religion (the ruler believed that God himself helped him to come to power), the capital of the Empire was transferred to Constantinople, and Rome gradually began to lose its former power and decline.

One of the oldest Christian churches, the first temple in Rome. In the church hierarchy, she is above all others, even above St. Peter's Basilica. Catholic hierarchs gave her the title of "basilica major", that is, "senior". She is recognized as "the head and mother of all churches." The temple appeared during the reign of Constantine under Pope Sylvester I in the 4th century AD. Six popes are buried in the basilica and the relics of the apostles St. Paul and St. Peter are kept.

Temple of the IV century AD, erected on the burial place of the Apostle St. Peter, who was executed at the behest of the Emperor Nero in the 1st century AD. The building was rebuilt several times under the emperors Theodosius I and Valentian II. Almost every Catholic pope has tried to contribute to temple complex something of my own, so over time, San Paolo Fuori le Mura expanded in size and grew with new outbuildings.

One of the four main Catholic churches in Rome. It has a very high status in the ecclesiastical rank of cathedrals (the highest status was given to the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano). The foundation stone of Santa Maria Maggiore was laid in the middle of the 4th century. In the XIV century, a 75-meter bell tower appeared near the church. The façade that has survived to this day is a mixture of Romanesque and Baroque styles.

The main Jesuit temple in Rome, where Grand Master Ignatius Loyola is buried. The first project of the temple was developed by Michelangelo, but the head of the order did not like it. In 1561, another architect, Giacomo Barozzi, began construction according to his plan. Until the abolition of the Jesuit Order at the end of the 18th century, considerable wealth was kept in the Ile-Jezu Church. The church building itself was taken away from the organization. Only after 1814 it was returned back.

A unique archaeological site. The church has three levels. The lowest one was discovered in the 19th century and is a building of the 1st century AD. Frescoes and the remains of decor have been preserved here. The second level is an early Christian church of the 4th century. The upper level is a 12th century basilica, with a baroque façade, an atrium and a fountain inside. The interior decoration is rich, the walls are painted with frescoes of the 18th century.

The name of the church is translated as "St. Peter in chains". It is located on the square of the same name and was founded in the 5th century as a place for keeping the chains with which the holy apostle was bound. Here is the tomb of Pope Julius II, designed by Michelangelo. The famous sculpture "Moses" is rightfully considered one of the main decorations of the tomb. The artist Antonio Polaiolo is also buried in the church.

The iconic building of the Jesuit Order in the Baroque style was built in 1626. It is located in Ignatius Layola Square and is dedicated to this saint who founded the order (he served as the prototype for Don Quixote). The church consists of many chapels, decorated with columns, arches and three-dimensional stucco. Numerous frescoes tell about the life of Saint Ignatius. The flat ceiling is frescoed to create the illusion of a domed structure.

Supposedly, this church was the first Christian temple in Rome. Its foundation dates back to the 3rd century AD. It is located in the square of the same name in the Trastevere area. The building is rightfully considered a pearl of medieval architecture: the facade with arches and columns is decorated with colorful mosaics of the 12th century. Inside, the church is arranged according to the principle of a classical basilica. In addition to Catholic ones, Christian icons are also kept here.

The world's first museum was founded in 1471, when Pope Sixtus IV donated a collection of antique bronze to the inhabitants of Rome. It is located in Capitoline Square, designed by Michelangelo, in three palaces. An exposition of classical sculpture is presented in the New Palace. In the Palace of the Conservatives there are world famous ancient statues, a collection of paintings from the Renaissance, a collection of coins. The main part of the Palace of the Senators is occupied by the City Hall of Rome, the first floor is reserved for the museum.

It is a museum complex located in four buildings. Palazzo Massimo houses exhibitions of ancient Roman jewelry, coins, as well as sarcophagi, frescoes and mosaics. Palazzo Altemps bears the name of its first owner, Cardinal Altemps. It houses his personal art collection, as well as a collection of antique sculptures and an Egyptian display. Crypt Balbi stores ancient Roman artifacts found during excavations. The building itself of the Thermal Deoclitsiana is already unique architectural monument... Various exhibitions are held here, there is also a permanent exhibition of ancient sculptures, manuscripts and archaeological finds.

A private collection is exhibited in Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, one of the main streets of old Rome. They began to collect it in 1651. The palace is the largest private palace in the city. The most widely represented are paintings by Italian painters of the 17th century. Interesting gallery sculptures, a rich collection of antique furniture and fabrics. In total, more than 500 copies are presented here, in six main halls.

The first name is the Konstanzi Theater, after the name of its founder. The opening of the theater took place in 1880; in the 20th century, the building was acquired by the city authorities, and was partially rebuilt twice. World premieres of great composers took place on this stage, the best voices of the world performed. Currently, both opera and ballet performances and concerts are held here. The theater has a ballet school.

Santa Maria della Canchezione is a small Roman church with a modest façade. However, the place is attractive to tourists. Here is buried the Roman cardinal Antonio Barberini, a member of the Capuchin order. The burial place of monks is located under the church, the walls of the crypt are decorated with bones and skulls of more than 4,000 thousand who died from 1528 to 1780. Since 2012, a Capuchin Museum has been organized here: exhibits tell about the history, traditions and secrets of the ancient Order.

Numerous underground galleries and labyrinths that lie beneath the surface of Rome. Many pre-Christian burials have been discovered here, but the foundations of part of the underground passages were created in the era of early Christianity. The first companions of Jesus were hiding in these dungeons. Here they conducted religious rituals, meetings, prayers without the danger of being discovered and caught.

It is believed that the structure was erected in the 1st century BC. It served for burial purposes - here is the tomb of the praetor Gaius Cestius Epulus. The construction took place during the period of the conquest of Egypt, when the fashion for the "Egyptian style" appeared in Ancient Rome. At that time, obelisks, sculptures and other monuments were being taken out of the Nile Valley. The Cestius pyramid reaches 37 meters in height and almost 30 meters in width.

An antique hippodrome between the Palatine and Aventine hills. During the Roman era, chariot races were held here. Under Emperor Gaius Julius Caesar, the circus was rebuilt and expanded to a fairly large size. More than 250 thousand people could watch the show at the same time. In the spectator sector, boxes for patricians and standing places for plebeians were equipped.

One of the most important roads of the Roman Empire, which led from the Eternal City to the south of the Apennine Peninsula. The total length of the path is more than 500 km. The construction of the road began in the 4th century. Thanks to excellent quality laying the pavement, the Appian Way made it possible to quickly reach places remote from the capital or transfer troops in a fairly short time. The roadbed has survived to this day in very good condition.

A 16th century palace built for Cardinal Scipione Borghese on the site of a former vineyard. The building is surrounded by a huge English-style park with numerous antique statues. On the territory there is a hippodrome, a zoo, a theater and several museums. Until the beginning of the 20th century, the mansion with the park belonged to the Borghese family, then all the property went to the state.

It is located on the slope of the Pincho Hill in the former Lucullus Gardens. In the middle of the 16th century, the area near the hill became the possession of the Medici Cardinal, who built a villa here for his family. After the extinction of the Medici dynasty, the house and adjacent lands were transferred to the Lorraine family. The Medici Cardinal acquired many works of antique art to decorate the villa. Some examples can be admired in the Uffizi Gallery.

Italian Baroque staircase in the center of Rome. It is recognized as one of the most picturesque in Europe. The staircase starts at Plaza de España and leads to the Pincho hill. The Plaza de España itself is a very expressive place where it is always pleasant to stroll among the flowering flower beds. In the 17th century, the Spanish embassy was located here. As a sign of good relations between the two countries, the piazza was named after Spain.

The most famous Roman fountain of the 18th century, where every guest of the city is simply obliged to throw a coin for good luck. Several thousand euros worth of coins are thrown in a week. All money is donated to a charitable foundation. The sculptural composition of the fountain consists of the figure of the sea god Neptune on a chariot and his companions. 16 architects fought for the right to work on the construction of the fountain.

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

Rome is a fairy tale 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 have only two days and you want to see all the fun? We have planned for you a route 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. Previously 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 Flavian 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 citizens 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 building 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 to the Colosseum.
Another option is that the ticket is valid for 2 days, so don't worry about anything while 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. On this street lived the heroes of Fellini's film "La Dolce Vita", 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 Poli 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 connected with 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 "caught" from the fountain) and all this money is sent to charity ...

Piazza Venezia

This square is the intersection of 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 in the 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.

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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. There are a large number of trendy shops around the square, 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're not in the mood for shopping, buy some 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 located a couple of hundred meters from the 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, the heroes of the "Roman Adventures", settled 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 open 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, besides, by public transport you can get to any sights of Rome 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 a 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 you can buy outlandish gizmos and souvenirs for just a couple of euros.

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", magnificent 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 Farnesina 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

Once 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, what is it small 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-visit 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), sculpture museum ( 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 works by 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), History 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 a good guide);
• buy 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 the 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, 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
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