La city of Rome has high season almost all year because it is impossible not to meet hundreds of tourists on its streets, but without a doubt it is a visit that is very worthwhile if we are also fans of places with a lot of history. So let's dream about our next trip and tell you what is essential in this city.
As in all cities, we will visit the place more in depth if we have more days, but normally we have to visit the cities in three or four days. That is why it is best to keep a list with all the main points of interest ready to see that we should not miss.
Roman Coliseum
This is the city symbol, a coliseum that still surprises today with its size and engineering. It is one of the main visits and it is recommended to get the tickets in advance to avoid the queues. It is even possible to arrange a guided tour online so that they can tell us how this place of entertainment worked and where the gladiators were preparing.
Roman forum
It can be said that this was the most central and important place in ancient Rome. In this Roman forum you can see a large number of temples and also the Via Sacra, which was the main street, the Arch of Titus, an old triumphal arch, the Curia where the Senate or the Column of Foca met.
Trevi Fountain
The appearance of the current source dates from the 19th century, although its existence was already known in XNUMX BC. of C. In her usually a coin is thrown, although you must know the tradition. Whoever launches one will return to Rome, whoever tosses two coins will fall in love with an Italian and whoever tosses three will marry that person. But beyond these legends, it is one of the most beautiful fonts in the world.
Plaza of Spain
The photographs on the stairs of this famous square cannot be absent. But this square is also known because it is located close to important streets such as Via dei Condotti, the shopping street, or the Via del Babuino with old palaces. In the center of the square we find the Fontana della Barcaccia designed by Pietro Bernini for Pope Urban III in the XNUMXth century.
Pantheon of Agrippa
We are before the best preserved architectural work from all of Ancient Rome. The building dates from the year 126, a pantheon that was built when the oldest one was destroyed by fire. Already in the 8,92th century it was donated to Pope Boniface who turned it into a church, which made it so well preserved to this day, since it always had a purpose. This building must be seen from the inside, since its dome is larger than that of the Vatican and has an oculus XNUMX meters in diameter that lets in sunlight with interesting effects.
navona square
This is one of the most beautiful squares in the city with various baroque style fonts. The Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi is a work by Bernini from the XNUMXth century. The Fontana del Moro is by Giacomo della Porta, as well as the Fontana del Nettuno. In this square there are numerous bars and restaurants to take a break.
Trastevere
This is the quintessential bohemian neighborhood of Rome and one of the most beautiful and well-known. There are artisan shops, original taverns and great restaurants. Without a doubt a place to get lost walking.
The Vatican and its museums
In this city-state we find the famous St. Peter's Basilica, the seat of the Catholic Church. Here we can also see Bernini's St. Peter's Square and the incredible Vatican Museums. These museums have thousands of works of art so we will have to select what we see and what we do not see. But without a doubt what we cannot miss is the roof of the Sistine Chapel, the great work of Michelangelo.