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Rome

Attractions in Rome

For those heading to Rome for the first time, as well as for those who have been here before and are planning another trip, we have gathered two hundred attractions in Rome in one place and created special walking routes and itineraries.

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Top 10 Attractions in Rome

1. The Colosseum – the most grandiose structure of antiquity to survive to the present day.

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2. The Roman Forum – an incredible concentration of the spirit of the past. Dozens of buildings of varying purpose formed the centre of public life in ancient Rome.

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3. St. Peter's Basilica – the heart of the Vatican and of the entire Catholic world, an architectural masterpiece created with contributions from Raphael and Michelangelo.

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4. The Sistine Chapel – a masterpiece of the Renaissance. Michelangelo spent four years painting its walls and ceiling with pictures of unearthly beauty.

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5. The Pantheon – a uniquely designed temple to all the gods of antiquity. On a summer noon you can witness a stunning effect – a shaft of "tangible" light.

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6. The Vittoriano – a pompous eclectic monument celebrating the unification of Italy, nicknamed by locals "the typewriter" and "the false teeth."

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7. Piazza Navona – a lively square where fairs and festivals have been held since ancient times, surrounded by an ensemble of Baroque buildings.

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8. Castel Sant'Angelo – an unusual round structure that has served in its time as a mausoleum, castle, papal residence, treasury, fortress, prison, and finally, a museum.

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9. Villa Borghese – a vast picturesque park with many pavilions, several museums, and a viewpoint inside.

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10. The Trevi Fountain – a lavish Baroque fountain said to grant the wishes of those who toss in a coin.

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See also:

All Rome Attractions

Vittoriano
Arch of Constantine
Piazza Venezia
Pantheon
Sant'Angelo Bridge
Castel Sant'Angelo
St. Peter's Square
St. Peter's Basilica in Rome
Colosseum
Trevi Fountain