Planning a trip to Europe? Rome should top your list of must see European cities! And in Rome, do as the ‘Romans’ do and keep your eyes open for every tiny detail. It can be truly classified as a ‘Global City’ with endless tourist attractions and plentiful things to do around, and travelling down to Rome to experience its ultimate historical heritage is beautiful in itself. But there are many more reasons to visit Rome, and which make this magnificent city so universally desirable.
Servian Wall
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The Servian Wall is placed at Via di Sant' Anselmo, follow the Viale Aventino from Circo Massimo. At Piazza Albania take the very small road to the right after the Esso gas station. The wall is 50m up...
Sistine Chapel
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The Sistine Chapel is a rectangular brick building with no exterior decoration. There is no exterior entrance; it is being approached from within the Vatican buildings. Inside, the walls are divided i...
St Paul's Within the Walls
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Just down Via Nazionale from Piazza della Repubblica, on the corner with Via Napoli. It is more modern than most Roman churches; it was not started until 1873. ...
St Peter's Basilica
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The centre of the Catholic world, this magnificent basilica with its Michelangelo designed dome has an awe-inspiring interior. A strict dress code is enforced for everyone. Construction of the basilic...
Stadio Olimpico
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The stadium is on the west bank of River Tiber, about three km directly north of the Vatican. It is part of a sports complex that was built for the 1960 Olympic Games, including the Olympic swimming p...
Swiss Guard
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Swiss Guards Corps (Corpo della Guardia Svizzera) Swiss Papal Guards are posted at entrances to the Vatican City to provide security and protect the Pope. They wear very colorful clothing, similar to ...
Tabularium
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The Tabularium is located at Foro Romano, Rome. It includes the remains of the ancient Roman archives, where Cicero and Seneca did research. It was first built around 78 BC by order of Quintus Lutatiu...
Teatro Argentina
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The Teatro Argentinais situated at Largo di Torre Argentina 52, Rome, is an opera house and a square in Rome. It was started in 1732 and also is one of the oldest theatres. Inside the Teatro Argentina...
Teatro Valle
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The Teatro Valle is placed at Via del Teatro Valle 21. Formerly it was an opera house in Rome city. The theater was erected in 1726 by architect Tommaso Morelli. The Teatro Valle seating included five...
Temple of Antoninus Pius and Faustina
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The Temple of Antoninus Pius and Faustina is recognized as a Tempio di Antonio e Faustina in city of Rome. This temple was built in 141 AD and dedicated to the ...
Temple of Apollo
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Veio or Veii was a major Etruscan city until its defeat at the hands of the Romans in 396 BC. These days there is little left to see but a few ruins, although the area has yielded up many excellent ar...
Temple of Castor and Pollux
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The Temple of Castor and Pollux is also known as the Templum Castoris. It was one of the ancient Roman temples in Roman Forum. This temple was initially erected...