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Our Sightseeing category provides a feast for the eyes. Why? Because most all of our selections are famous places that you can view and take pictures of to show everyone back home. Landmarks, sculptures, historic homes, historic districts, cemeteries, water fountains, and statues are just a hint of the sights we've selected.
Category: Sightseeing - Rome Attractions & Activities
Address: Via di San Gregorio, Piazza del Colosseo, Rome 00184
Built in 315 AD to commemorate the emperor's triumph at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge in 312 AD. The battle marked a turning point in the history of Rome and Christianity, as the skirmish was closely related to Constantine's conversion and his issuance of the Edict of Milan. The edict provided Christianity with legal status that was previously...
Category: Sightseeing - Rome Attractions & Activities
Address: Piazza Venezia, Rome 00187
The ancient temple of Jupiter stood on this hill, which was a center of religion and politics in ancient Rome. On top of the hill, your view stretches across the Forum and the Colosseum. Palatine Hill stands majestically in the background. The ruins make a postcard picture, especially at night when the Colosseum is illuminated. BUS: 40, 64, 70,...
Category: Sightseeing - Rome Attractions & Activities
Address: Passeggiata del Gianicolo, Janiculum Hill, Rome, IT 00165
This area is not easily accessed by public transportation, but the walk up to the top on Via Giacinto Carini is well worth it. You are surrounded by lovely views of the Alban Hills. Make sure that you go to Villa Lante before you leave the area, where you can get the best view of the city. BUS: 115 or 870 to the top or 44 and 75 to Via Giacinto...
Category: Sightseeing - Rome Attractions & Activities
Address: Villa Borghese and Piazza del Popolo, Rome 00187
These gardens have been around since the ancient Roman times. However, the gardens you see today were not designed until the 1800s. From these gardens you have an incredible view of the city, from Monte Mario to the Janiculum. The best time to visit the gardens is at sunset, when the view of St. Peter's and the Tiber River make a picture perfect...
Category: Sightseeing - Rome Attractions & Activities
Address: Rome, IT
Ponte Sant'Angelo connects the city's medieval historic centre to Castel Sant'Angelo and the Vatican and is a work of art that is awe-inspiring. Each of Bernini's angels is intricately designed with the most extraordinary care. From this angel-guarded bridge, you have a view of the city in both directions lining the Tiber River. The dated Roman...
Category: Sightseeing - Rome Attractions & Activities
Address: Piazza del Quirinale, Rome 00187
This is the highest of Rome's seven hills, where in the 16th century construction began on the papal summer home. This plaza is surrounded on three sides by buildings, but on the fourth side, you have a spectacular view of St. Peter's dome and the surrounding city. Be sure and bring your camera! And if you are here on a Sunday morning, why not...
Category: Sightseeing - Rome Attractions & Activities
Address: Scalinata della Trinitŕ dei Monti, off Piazza di Spagna, Rome 00187
The Spanish Steps were completed in 1726, and ever since people have looked upon this massive staircase with wonder and awe. The three flights and landings represent the Trinity, and you almost feel as though you could be climbing toward Heaven's Gates as you ascend. Once at the top, you have a breathtaking view of the city, with historic...
Category: Sightseeing - Rome Attractions & Activities
Address: Piazza San Pietro, Vatican City
The sculpted landscape of colonnades and statues in St. Peter's Square were designed by renowned 17th-century architect Gian Lorenzo Bernini. The antiquated Egyptian obelisk is thought to have once resided in Nero's Circus, the site of Peter's crucifixion. The expansive area can accommodate thousands of people in what Bernini called "the largest...
Category: Sightseeing - Rome Attractions & Activities
Address: Via del Corso, Rome 00186
Nearly a mile long, this famous street begins at the obelisk of the Piazza del Popolo and ends at the monument to Vittorio Emanuele II. Since the mid-19th century, the area flourished with a host of boutiques, cafés, bookstores, artistic venues, intellectual forums and newspaper offices. Now it is decidedly less glitzy and houses mainly...
Category: Sightseeing - Rome Attractions & Activities
Address: Via Veneto, Rome 00187
This famous boulevard hails from the 19th century, but it was the 1960s that saw the area enjoy its cultural zenith during the \"Dolce Vita\" period. Featured in numerous films and frequented by the famous, the Via Veneto still has some alluring boutiques, turn-of-the-century lodging, and outdoor cafés, but is frequented mainly by anonymous...
