Another dream has come true and you are in the Eternal City! As they say, all roads lead to Rome!

Oh, this incredibly beautiful, inspiring, unique, inimitable city. No matter what time of year you visit, you will love Rome. Even if you are in this dream city for just 1 day, perhaps you are in transit or a cruise ship is taking you further, you can still see the main attractions. It’s a pleasure to wander around the capital of Italy on your own; wherever you go, it will be beautiful and the atmosphere of this city will not leave you indifferent.

Fountain of Trevi

To walk the main tourist route, and even on your own, you need a good map, comfortable shoes, a good mood, and you’ll have to start your tour early in the morning:

Route around Rome

St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican

Castle Sant'Angelo

Bridge of Angels

Piazza Navona and Fountain of the Four Rivers

Temple of Hadrian

Column of Marcus Aurelius

Fountain de Trevi

Plaza de España

Altar of the Fatherland or Victorian Palace

Venice Square

Trajan's Market

Roman forum

Arch of Constantine

Of course, this is a very superficial route; you won’t have time to visit the museums. But if you are lucky and you are in Mecca for tourists for 2-3 days, then you will have time to visit the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum. And of course, you will need a detailed itinerary around Rome for 2 days.

Ancient architectural monument – ​​Arch of Constantine

What to see in Rome on your own: 1 day

We will start our tour from St. metro station "Barberini (Fontana di Trevi)". Immediately near the exit you will see the Triton Fountain. Of course, he is also handsome, but that is not your goal. After a short walk past the narrow streets, you will come to the square with the most famous fountain in Rome, the Trevi Fountain, where a sculpture of the sea god is depicted. It doesn’t matter what time of year or hour of the day you come here, there will always be a crowd of tourists. And this is truly deserved, because the fountain is incredible, and is filled with spring water, so you can safely drink the water. There is even a belief that if a couple in love drinks water from the fountain at the same time, they will live happily together until old age.

The most famous fountain in Rome

It is here that everyone who wants to come again to this incredibly beautiful city throws a coin, the main thing is to throw it while standing with your back to the fountain, over your shoulder. To meet love you need two coins, for a speedy wedding - 3 coins, for great wealth - 4 coins))) But 5 coins are no longer worth throwing. This belief has been proven over the years; it is not for nothing that utility workers extract about 1.5 thousand euros from the Fontana de Trevi every day.

Opposite you will see the church of San Marcelo al Corso, with amazing bas-reliefs and sculptures. In general, there are a lot of ancient churches here, it’s not for nothing that these places are called the cradle of Christianity. But if you go into everything, you will not see the main masterpieces of the great city.

Rome in November

Then go to Spanish Square. It is here that the monumental staircase of 138 steps is located, connecting Piazza di Spagna with the French Church of the Holy Trinity. This is all quite symbolic and there is some politics involved. The two great powers Spain and France were at enmity with each other many centuries ago, but somehow had objects in this territory. Spain is the embassy, ​​and France is the church at the top of the hill. But in the 15th century, a French diplomat decided to end years of disputes and connect the 2 objects using a staircase as a sign of reconciliation. Now it is an unspoken symbol of reconciliation between two warring parties or the unification of people from different social circles. This is exactly what was well shown in the famous film “Roman Holiday” with Audrey Hepburn, an episode that was also filmed on this staircase.

Staircase in Plaza de España

And at the foot of the stairs you will see the famous monument to the Barcaccia boat. Once upon a time there was a severe flood in Italy, and the Tiber overflowed its banks, flooding everything around. After the water receded, a boat was discovered at the site. In 1627, a monument was erected according to Bernini's design. The water here is also from a spring and can be drunk.

Monument to the boat

Entering the wide, beautiful street Via del Corso (the main thing is not to get lost among the world-famous boutiques; this entertainment can be left for the evening, when all the main museums and attractions are closed), you will go straight to Piazza Venezia and the Palazzo Venezia of the same name. It was from the balcony of this palace that Mussolini made his speech to the people.

In Piazza Venezia

But here in front of you is an extraordinary, white, completely out of place with the architecture of this part of Rome - the majestic Victorian Palace or Altar of the Fatherland, as it is also called. This palace was built in honor of Vitorio Emmanuel ׀׀, the first king of a united Italy.

Vittoriano

On both sides of the palace there are fountains symbolizing the Tyrrhenian and Adriatic seas.

It is precisely because of its pomp and whiteness that the Romans do not like this palace; they call it “zephyr” or “wedding cake”. Moreover, it is not even included in many guidebooks, but don’t worry, you won’t be able to miss it, since it is right on the way to the Colosseum.

Inside the palace there is a museum of the Unification of Italy and the Banners of the Navy, admission is free, open until 15:00.

But the most interesting thing is an excursion to the observation deck of this palace, which offers amazing views of the main attractions of Rome: the Colosseum, the Ancient Forum, the Pantheon, the Church of St. Pavel.

The cost of the excursion is 7 euros.

Schedule:

Monday to Thursday: 9:30 – 19:30

Friday and Saturday: 9:30 – 22:00

Sunday: 9:30 – 20:30

View from the Vittoriano observation deck

Just behind the snow-white palace you will see the ruins of the ancient Roman Forum.

You will be amazed and delighted; here you can feel the history in every stone. The Ancient Forum was the heart of an entire empire; it was here that all political, financial and religious events were held, and the destinies of peoples were accomplished. Of course, for a better understanding, it is better to read maps and descriptions of the territory.

Ruins of the ancient forum

Ticket price: 12 Euro, also valid for entry to the Colosseum and Palatine within 48 hours. To avoid standing in a huge queue, it is better to buy a ticket from the Roman Forum than from the Colosseum. But it's best to buy online. If you have an Omnia Roma Pass, admission is free.

Opening hours: daily

from 8:30 to 16:30 winter period

from 8:30 to 17:30 in spring

from 8:30 to 19:00 summer period

When leaving the Ancient Forum, you will immediately see the main symbol of Rome, the center of attraction for all tourists, the legendary Colosseum amphitheater!

Symbol of Rome

This monument is more than 2000 years old. It’s not for nothing that they say “As long as the Colosseum stands, Rome stands.”

It was from these stands that thousands of people once whistled and shouted for pardon or execution of the gladiator. Today this architectural monument is one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Ticket price: 12 euros, or go with the Omnia Roma Pass for free and without a queue. The queue here is huge at any time of the year.

If you are in Rome for 2-3 days and plan to visit the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica and the Colosseum, I advise you to purchase the Omnia Roma Pass. Besides the savings, the main benefit of this card is skip-the-line entry, which will save you many hours of valuable tourist time.

Opening hours: daily

from 8:30 to 16:30 winter period

from 8:30 to 17:30 in spring

from 8:30 to 19:00 summer period

Coliseum stands

The first day of the tour of Rome has come to an end.

Hurry to any local cafe to refresh yourself. If you still have energy, you can return to Via del Corso and do some shopping; the entire street will be lit up in the evening, which will give it even more charm. But the main thing is to have a good rest, because no less interesting things are planned for the second day, where you will spend most of the day in the smallest state.

PS. The photo shows the eternal city in the least tourist season, late November - early December. But there are still a lot of tourists and there are long queues at all popular attractions.

The weather in December is quite comfortable, +14C. Sometimes there was a light drizzle in the morning, but it did not interfere with the excursion.

Vatican City Tour: Day 2

We will start the second day of our trip to Rome with a visit to the Vatican. Getting off at the Musei Vaticani metro station, you don’t even need to guess where to go, follow the crowd and you will find yourself at the dwarf enclave state itself. You will immediately recognize it when you see the huge colonnades of St. Peter's Square on which statues of saints rise. In the very center is an Egyptian obelisk, brought long ago by Caligula, and at the top of the obelisk is a piece of the cross from the crucifixion of Jesus. And even today, this obelisk can be used to determine the time; it is also a gnomon of a sundial.

Queue at the Vatican in early December

Whenever you arrive, there are always huge queues to the cathedral on this square. In summer you can easily stand for about 4 hours. And although entrance to the cathedral is free, in order to avoid the queue, it is better to purchase an Omnia Rome Pass in advance; besides, with it you can enter the Sistine Chapel for free.

Also, do not forget to cover your knees and shoulders, after all, you are on the territory of the Holy See.

The heart of the Vatican is, of course, St. Peter's Basilica; Michelangelo, Bernini and Raphael took part in its design.

Heart of the Vatican

In the center of the facade there is a balcony from which the Pope addresses believers on holidays.

Despite the huge queue, the cathedral itself is quite spacious. They say it can accommodate up to 60 thousand visitors. Don't forget to make your deepest wish by touching the foot of the statue of St. Peter.

Monument to Saint Peter

There is an excursion to the dome of the cathedral. It costs 10 euros if you take the elevator and 8 euros if you walk up the 231-step spiral staircase. This excursion is not included in the Rome Pass, but it is worth it, the dome from above is even more beautiful and the views of the city from the rooftop are unbeatable.

View of the Vatican from the roof of the cathedral

St. Peter's Basilica is open from 7:00 to 18:30, so it's best to come early in the morning to avoid the crowds and continue to explore the museums longer.

There are a lot of different museums in the Vatican, so it’s better to go straight to the Sistine Chapel before you get tired, it’s located at the very end. The conclave is still held in the Sistine Chapel when the cardinals elect a new pope.

A ticket to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel costs 30 euros, with the Omnia Rome Pass it is free, and most importantly, there is no queue.

Main dome of the Vatican

If you initially visited the Sistine Chapel, and then want to go to St. Peter's Basilica, at the exit from the Sistine Chapel, go through the right door fenced with bars. This is an outlet for organized groups, but no one will stop you, you may have fallen behind the group. But from this exit you will immediately get to the cathedral.

Pay attention to the Swiss guards guarding the Vatican and their uniform, which was sewn according to Michelangelo’s sketches.

Vatican Guards

Of course, it’s worth stopping by any souvenir shop and buying a postcard. Stamps and mailboxes are nearby. So, after returning from vacation, after a while you will receive a pleasant surprise in the form of a postcard with a stamp from the Vatican. Plus 1 country to your collection!

Of course, ideally it would be worth spending the whole day looking at the richest and most unique collections, but we still need to see the equally interesting sights of Rome.

If you walk along the main street, you can go straight to Castel Sant'Angelo. This castle is about 2000 years old, but it is perfectly preserved. They say that the castle is connected to the Vatican by an underground passage, and in times of various dangers the Popes took refuge here, as in the most protected point of the eternal city. Previously, it was a fortress, a mausoleum, and the dungeons served as a prison. It was here that the philosophers and scientists Giordano Bruno and Galileo Galilei were imprisoned.

Ancient fortress

Now it is the Military History Museum. Entrance 10.50 euros. Admission is free with the Omnia Rome Pass. Open from 9:00 to 19:30.

Palace of Justice

After crossing the bridge we will go to Piazza Navona, now a popular place for creative people, musicians and artists. You will recognize the square by the famous Fountain of the Four Rivers. These are the rivers: Nile, Ganges, Danube and La Plata from four continents: Africa, Asia, Europe and America.

Well, the last masterpiece on the second day in Rome is the Pantheon, in Piazza della Rotonda. A truly monumental structure, the “Temple of All Gods”, an ancient monument, which is also 2000 years old. Initially, it was a pagan temple, but in 609, by order of the Pope, it was renamed into a Christian church, thanks to which the temple has survived to this day. For a long time, the dome of the Pantheon remained the largest in the world. Even Michelangelo, when designing St. Peter's Cathedral, in order not to reduce the significance of the ancient creation, designed a dome that was only 1 meter smaller.

Temple of all Gods

There are absolutely no windows in the temple. The only window of the Pantheon is the central hole in the dome, 9 meters in diameter, which is also called the “Eye of the Pantheon”, thanks to which light penetrates into the temple. The strongest beam arrives at 12 noon and remains a tangible pillar. It is believed that if you stand in the very center of the temple under the dome, where the light penetrates, the gods will forgive you all your sins.

Antique monument

Of course, Italy has so many attractions and beautiful buildings, but the Pantheon is a must see. You will be amazed by the monumentality and calm majesty of the structure.

Opening hours: from 8:30 to 19:30 on weekdays and from 9:00 to 18:00 on Sundays and holidays.

Free admission. The nearest metro station is Barberini.

After such a busy program, it’s worth stopping at one of the nearby restaurants to once again enjoy this eternal city with an amazing and unique history over a glass of wine and a meal of delicious Italian cuisine!

Of course, these are not all the iconic places of this historical city, but a couple of days is enough to fall in love forever and then dream of meeting him again, it’s not for nothing that you threw coins into the fountain;)

If you want to visit non-tourist places in Italy, I advise you to find a way to.

What did you like most about Rome or why do you dream of going there? Write in the comments, because there is something to tell about this city

What to see in Rome in three days, what a tourist needs to know, safety tips, where is the best place to stay, how to get to the Vatican and Rome museums without waiting in line. In this guide we will share with you our “trodden” and proven walking routes around Rome. The capital of Italy for us is one of the most romantic cities in Europe. This is a real open-air museum - the “eternal city”. The ancients said: “all roads lead to Rome.” The capital of Italy is a “must have” for every traveler.

Rome is a city on seven hills: Capitol, Palatine, Aventine, Esquiline, Caelius, Quirinal, Viminal. The city is divided into two parts by the Tiber River. The left bank part is the site of the ancient city, the right bank is called Trastevere, here in ancient times visiting guests settled. On the right bank of the Tiber there is also the Vatican, the smallest state in the world, the capital of the Catholic world.

Rome won our hearts with an amazing combination of antiquity, Renaissance art, the sophistication of different architectural styles, classical music sounding in the subway, from the windows of cars and buses (we didn’t hear chanson or pop music)), romance, delicious Italian national cuisine, emotional and pleasant people .Rome has its own special atmosphere and unique energy. It has many faces and every traveler will perceive the capital of Italy in his own way.

How to get to Rome

The most convenient and fastest way is by plane. We flew a direct flight Kiev-Rome. 2.5 hours and you are in the capital of Italy! The view from above is amazing. Italian mountains!

Sea and coast of Italy!

An excellent service that we, our relatives and friends use is Skyskanner.com.ua - search for cheap air tickets. It quickly compares offers from hundreds of airlines and selects the best options. In this case, you book air tickets directly on the airline’s website, receiving all the required bonuses. It’s easy to find a flight ticket to Rome on the website. Enter your data into the search and choose the best flight for you.

You can also get to Rome by bus from other European cities. Tickets can be purchased on the following services:

Pros: The price of a taxi is fixed when ordering, they greet you with a name plate, adjust to your flight, and help with your luggage. Calculate the cost of a taxi, fill out the form below:

Car rent.

Do I need to rent a car? Just to visit Rome you don't need to rent a car. It is more economical and convenient to combine public transport with walking in the city. Renting a car is suitable if you are planning trips outside of Rome. You can rent a car profitably and inexpensively on the website Rentalcars. This service compares car rental prices from well-known companies and helps you choose the best option.

Public transport in Rome.

In the capital of Italy it is convenient to travel by public transport: buses, metro, trams, commuter trains. At the tram or bus stop there is a board with transport numbers and route points. It's hard to get lost))) From Fiumicino Airport to the center of Rome you can easily get by train or bus. Travel time is about 35-40 minutes.

The metro in Rome has 3 lines: A, B and B1, C. Outside of Rome, for example, there is a surface metro line to the beaches of Lido di Ostia. We cannot say that the metro in Rome is beautiful. It is decorated simply, without design frills, and is perceived as an ordinary means of transportation.

Metrebus (or BIT) tickets for public transport in Rome are valid for all modes of transport. Metro, bus, tram, as well as suburban trains Roma-Lido, Termini-Giardinetti and Roma-Civitacastellana-Viterbo, form a single system of the transport company ATAC. Company website http://www.atac.roma.it - ​​here you can find current prices and transport routes. A ticket for 100 minutes costs 1.5 euros, you can use it once in the metro, including transitions from line to line, and change to different bus and tram routes many times during this limited time.

Ticket price with unlimited number of trips: for 1 day – 7 euros, for 48 hours – 12.5 euros, for 72 hours – 18 euros and for a week – 24 euros. The ticket must be validated, and from that moment the countdown of its validity begins.

Helpful advice: It is profitable to purchase tickets for an unlimited number of trips for any type of public transport in Rome. We bought tickets for 72 hours at the metro ticket office and traveled for 3 days around Rome by metro, buses and commuter train to the town of Lido di Ostia to swim in the sea. In our case, when the hotel was on the outskirts of the city, this was an economical option.

But, if your hotel is located close to the center, then there is no need to buy a pass with an unlimited number of trips. After all, Rome is a compact city, convenient for tourists. You arrive at one “point”, look around everything on foot and drive back. An example is our routes around Rome below in the article. The calculation is very simple: a ticket for 1 day costs 7 euros, to pay for it you need to make at least 5 trips per day. But in compact Rome it will be difficult to do this in one day))).

Tourist buses also operate around Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus (tickets from 24 euros for 24 hours). There is also such an offer - Bus tour Hop-On Hop-Off “Museum Express”– a blue bus that goes to the most popular museums in Rome. The price depends on the route and duration (24, 48 or 72 hours). As for me, it makes sense to take such a bus if you plan to visit Rome for only a few hours or one day and want to quickly see the main attractions of the city. Getting around on foot and by public transport is also a great opportunity to see Rome. After all, it is always interesting to find out how real Rome lives, and not the ostentatious tourist one.

Where to stay. Hotels and apartments in Rome.

You can book accommodation in the center of Rome using these links:

Advantageous promotions of hotels in Rome and special offers with discounts can be found here:

Maps of Rome, guides, phrase books.

Maps of Rome, as well as a schedule of upcoming events in the city, can be obtained free of charge at any tourist office.

Helpful advice: We have noticed that in any country they are very welcoming to tourists who speak or at least try to say a few words in the local language.

Before our trip to Rome, we stocked up on an Italian phrasebook. He helped us on this trip, although in the city center you can easily ask for directions in English)))

We also purchased a guide to Rome with a map. He helped us in planning routes around Rome. In it we added the necessary places or coordinates with a pen.

Food and water in Rome.

Bravo! Benissimo! Fantastico!Va bene! – and I would like to say many more such words in honor of Italian cuisine. This is my favorite cuisine: pizza, lasagna, ravioli, pasta, risotto, minestrone and for dessert tiramisu, panna cotta, gelato, Italian coffee, fine wines and liqueurs, different types of cheeses.

Where to eat in Rome. There are no problems with this in the capital of Italy. There are many restaurants, cafes, osterias, trattorias, pizzerias, and gelaterias. It’s better to go not to a tourist place, but to an establishment with the most local residents. Usually they are a little further from the center. The prices are cheaper and the food is delicious and authentic. Restaurants in Italy are expensive and prestigious places, cafes are usually self-service, trattorias, pizzerias and osterias are establishments with affordable prices and Italian cuisine. (although you need to be careful, sometimes expensive restaurants may be called Trattoria or Osteria). Usually, at the entrance to a cafe or trattoria, a menu with prices is posted.

Helpful advice: In Italy there is an unspoken rule: If you drink coffee at the bar, then the price is the same. But as soon as you sit down at the table and the waiter serves you, the bill for the order increases almost 3 times. After all, this bill includes fees for serving and serving. For example, a cup of coffee-latte (emphasis on A)) in Castel Sant'Angelo at the bar cost 1.5 euros, and at a table in a romantic setting with views of Rome - 3.5 euros.

Rome. At the Castel Sant'Angelo

A separate story about ice cream. We once met some friends who also went to Rome. Let's exchange impressions. And then the phrase sounds: “We ate such delicious ice cream in Rome... Ice cream!!! called. We bought it near the Colosseum.” We ask: “Have you tried gelato?” - "And what is it?" Curtain... In Italy you must try gelato!

Gelato is an amazing Italian ice cream. It is sold in gelaterias. There are many of them in Rome. We found one of these at the San Paolo metro station. While we were waiting for the bus, we bought ourselves gelato each time. We tried different flavors, the choice is very large. The system is like this - you choose a waffle cone for 1.5, 2, 3 or more euros. (the more, the more expensive). And the seller fills this cone with the gelato flavors that you like. It turns out to be such an impressive pyramid of ice cream scoops of different types. The deliciousness is incredible!

Helpful advice: In Rome you can drink water from fountains. It is absolutely safe and very convenient. The only thing is that the water is very cold. You can always freshen up, fill a bottle with water and wander further, getting to know this unique city.

Interestingly, a real aqueduct was built in ancient Rome. Fountain means “source”. Once upon a time, fountains served only to supply the Romans with water and did not shoot upward. Water was carried from the hillsides through long aqueducts to Rome. At the same time, it underwent triple filtration: it was purified with coal, sand, and then herbs. Therefore, the Romans did not suffer from stomach diseases due to poor quality water. In the 4th century, there were more than 800 fountains in the city, and a hundred baths were in operation.

Shopping in Rome.

Italy is one of the trendsetter countries. Rome is a city where exploring unique historical, cultural and architectural attractions is perfectly combined with shopping. Boutiques of famous designers can be visited while walking along the streets of Rome. In addition, the capital of Italy has large shopping centers and outlets outside the city.

Store opening hours in Rome are from 9-00 to 19-00 or 20-00. In many, except outlets and shopping centers, there is a break from 13-00 to 15-00 (siesta)) and a day off (or a short day) on Sunday.

Inscription "Skonti" means “discounts” in Italian. The season of big discounts for the most economical purchases occurs in the winter in January-February, and in the summer in July-August. During sales periods, prices drop by 50-70%. In stores with the inscription Tax Free foreign buyers have the right to receive a VAT refund on purchases of 155 euros and above. A special coupon is issued for this. At customs, in a special window for Tax Free payments, it is provided along with a receipt and unpacked purchases. (it’s better to arrive at the airport earlier, because there may be a long line of people waiting). Sometimes the owner or seller immediately gives a discount right in the stores, that’s what happened to us)))

Expensive and respectable boutiques located next to Piazza di Spagna (Spagna metro station) on Condotti, Gregoriana, Babuino, Borgognona, Frattina streets. Brands such as Gucci, Valentino, Armani, Tods, Trussardi, Dolce&Gabbana and many other famous fashion houses are represented here.

Stores in the middle price range with more affordable prices you can find Via Nazionale (on this street there are many shops with a good selection of leather goods and fur coats), Via del Corso, Via Barberinini, Via Vittoria, near the Vatican and the Ottaviano metro station - Via Cola di Rienzo.

Also popular for shopping in Rome large shopping centers Oviesse, Coin, Euroma, Upim, La Rinascente, Galleria Alberto Sordi. They work on Sundays, and there is no siesta break in these shopping centers. Same as in outlets.

Outlets in Rome These are entire towns outside the city. You can come here for almost half a day)))

Outlet "Castel Romano" located 25 km from Rome. It presents last year's collections of luxury and mass-market brands with discounts: Dolce&Gabbana, Gucci, Fendi, Armani and other famous brands. There is a regular bus service from Termini train station and Piazza Risorgimento to Castel Romano.

Outlet "Valmontone" popular among the local population, located 40 km from Rome. It has products in the mid-price range, but at the same time of excellent Italian quality. The following brands of clothing and shoes are represented: Baldinini, Twin Set, From By Vestebene, Kocca, Feyem, Manila Grace. The bus to the Valmontone outlet also leaves from Termini railway station.

Techer Outlet Convenient location in the center of Rome. It is close to Plaza España and Via del Corso. This outlet actually carries the same brands as Castel Romano. At Techer you will find discounts on clothes, shoes and accessories from famous brands such as Armani, D&G, RoccoBarocc, Gigli, Fendi, Versace.

Safety in Rome

On hot days, walking around the Italian capital simply requires water, a hat, sunscreen and comfortable shoes. Heels and the stone-paved streets of Rome are simply incompatible))) But that's not all...

Before the trip, our relatives warned us about theft in Italy right on the street. Unfortunately, they had a bitter experience. Although they knew about this problem, they seemed to be holding their bags at the ready, but they stared at the Roman beauty and took the bag off their shoulders. And the thief on a motorcycle (he didn’t admire the beauty of Rome, but only tourists) grabbed his purse and drove off.

Helpful advice: Do not carry all your money, cards and documents with you. Leave it in the hotel safe. Always make photocopies of your passports and visas at home. Travel with photocopies of documents in your backpack. Wear the bag not just on your shoulder, but “at the ready” - over your neck and shoulder, so that it is impossible for passing or running “sneaks” to take your bag off on the go.

How tourists are scammed out of money is a separate topic. For example, gladiators near the Colosseum. Before our trip to Rome, we read about this on many websites and decided not to deal with such “photo gladiators” at all. Before you have time to look back, you already owe a good amount of money for photos with arrogant “legionary faces”. How does this happen? You agree on the price of one photo. During the filming process, the “gladiator”, while you are in “tourist nirvana”, quickly changes poses, hands you a sword, shield and... bills you for several photos, instead of one. The second type of “gladiator” scam is when several more “legionnaires” run up to you during the photo session. Now everyone will have to pay extra for the photo separately.

And they themselves observed such a “swindle” of money near the Colosseum. We went to the fountain at the Roman Forum to drink water. Here we see a man filling half-liter bottles with water. There were about 10-15 containers. We think he’s probably trying for his entire tourist group. Well done))) BUT... when we approached the Colosseum, we saw how this “caring” man was busy selling water from the freezer in the same bottles. The heat is unbearable, tourists happily buy bottles of ice. This is business!!!

We read a lot about how Roman taxi drivers cheat and demand much more money for travel than they initially agreed on. We have not encountered such a phenomenon. On the contrary, taxi drivers not only didn’t take tips, they even gave us a discount, and along the way they also told us about the city)))

And one more thing - do not buy tickets to the Colosseum (with the promise of skipping the queue) from the hands of illegal guides on the Colosseum Square. I wrote about this below in the route of the first day.

What to see in Rome in three days. Walking routes. Sights of Rome.

The capital of Italy pleasantly surprised with its compactness. Attractions are located at every step and close to each other. This is very convenient for a traveler, because to see the most interesting things you don’t need to travel from one end of the city to the other. We happily wandered on foot through the colorful Roman streets and beautiful squares with fountains, enjoying the atmosphere of the “eternal city”.

I love such colorful streets. By the way, “area pedonale” is a pedestrian zone. Just for curious hikers))

And when the brain has already refused to perceive the architectural masterpieces and ancient sights of Rome, it’s time to treat yourself to delicious Italian dishes, pizza, lasagna, pasta, wines or gelato ice cream.

We built our acquaintance with the capital of Italy according to the following principle: we arrive by metro to one point in Rome and examine everything that is nearby. For three days these were the routes.

Walking route around Rome. The first day.

Colosseum Square - Palatine Hill - Roman Forums - Colosseum Amphitheater - Imperial Forums - Venice Square - Capitol Hill

The route takes a whole day. Starts from Colosseo metro station and Colosseo square and ends at Capitol Hill. It is dedicated to Ancient Rome.

The famous Colosseum amphitheater impresses with its scale, grandeur and... a huge winding line of tourists to the ticket office. Immediately, in addition to the “gladiators,” illegal guides may approach you with an offer to visit the Colosseum without queuing for a small fee (in addition to the ticket price). Another deception of gullible tourists.

Helpful advice:How to skip the line to the Colosseum

The secret is simple. Single tickets are sold for the Palatine Hill, the Roman Forums and the Colosseum. Cost 12 euros. The ticket is valid for 2 days, but it can only be used to visit these attractions once. The line at the Colosseum ticket office is the longest. A single ticket can also be purchased at the Palatine ticket office, the Roman Forum ticket office, and can also be booked online on the Colosseum website. (but on the website the extra charge for booking is 2 euros).

We bought single tickets at the Palatine ticket office and began our walk through the antiquities of Rome from this hill. The Palatine ticket office is easy to find: go behind the Arch of Constantine in Colosseum Square and follow the signs for Monte Palatino along Via di San Gregorio. Before us at the Pilatino box office there were only 5!!! Human. (at a time when the line to the Colosseum numbered about a hundred tourists). The ticket office of the Roman Forums is located on the street. Via Sacra and on st. Largo Romolo e Remo.

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The route is very interesting. A lot of impressions for lovers of antiquities and history. It has one drawback - it is “overload” at the end of the day)))) I will write more about the Colosseum-Capitol route in a separate article. In the meantime, some photos of the first day in Rome))

Coliseum. Photo at the exit from the Colosseum metro station

Arch of Constantine

Hill Palatine. It’s nice to wander around the ancient ruins while listening to the loud singing of cicadas. Italian pine trees create a special color.

Roman forums. View from Palatine Hill. The Forum was the center of cultural and political life in Ancient Rome.

Coliseum. It is very interesting to see this building from the inside.

Geographic maps with the history of the Roman Empire . Placed on the wall of the Basilica of Maxentius. This is on the other side of the forums. You can find them by moving along Via dei Fori Imperiali from Piazza Colosseum to Piazza Venezia.

Imperial forums. Trajan's Market and the Tower of the Militia.

Trajan's Column and the Church of Santa Maria di Loreto. Do you know what connects this ancient column of Emperor Trajan and the city of Kamenets-Podolsky? The answer is in our article:

Venice Square and Altar of the Fatherland. Italians often call this monumental building a “typewriter” or a “wedding cake.”

Capitol Square. Palazzo Senatori. Here is the City Hall of Rome.

Capitol Museum.

Walking route around Rome. Second day.

Vatican (St. Peter's Basilica and museums) – Castel Sant'Angelo – Ponte Sant'Angelo – Piazza Navona - Pantheon

An experience-filled walk around Rome for the whole day.

Unfortunately, we didn’t have time to climb the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica or visit the Vatican Museums or the Sistine Chapel. The reason for this was the huge queues and the desire to see other famous attractions in Rome. But now tourists have the opportunity to avoid queues at the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and even St. Peter's Basilica. How to do it?

Helpful advice: How to skip the line at the Vatican Museums.

The answer is simple! Online ticket booking on the official website of the Vatican Museums, on this page, will help with this. Buy your ticket in advance. This can be done 60 days before visiting the museums. Enter all the people who plan to go to museums with you, select the date and time of the visit. Price 16 euros + 4 euros for booking, i.e. only 20 euros. You pay with a credit card and immediately after that you receive a voucher with a QR code by email. Entrance to museums using vouchers received by email. In an hour!! Before the scheduled time, go to the right of the main queue and the main entrance, present a printed voucher (you can also show your QR code on your tablet or phone, the main thing is that the code is clearly readable) and your ID. After scanning the code, you will be given a standard ticket to the Vatican Museums. Come in without queuing.

How to skip the line at St. Peter's Basilica.

Entry to St. Peter's Basilica is free. (Paid - museum inside the Cathedral and climbing to the dome). But at the same time, to get into St. Peter's Basilica, you need to stand in a long line at any time of the year. It “winds” around St. Peter's Square. It moves quickly, but with such a large number of people, you will have to stand for at least two hours. But even here there is an opportunity to skip the line. There is a paid service - “Skip-the-line visits to St. Peter’s Cathedral.” The cost of saving your time is from 15 euros. The price includes an audio guide. You can purchase this service online on that website.

Read how to buy tickets to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel here:

I will make a detailed description of this Vatican-Pantheon route in a separate article. But I’ll be happy to post some photos from this bright walk on the second day here))

Vatican – the smallest state in the world. Saint Paul's Cathedral.

St. Peter's Square.

In St. Peter's Basilica. Greatness, beauty, spirituality.

Vatican Post. Be sure to send a postcard home from the unique Vatican Post Office.

Castle of Sant'Angelo. named after the Archangel Michael, who, with his miraculous appearance at the top of the castle, notified the Romans of the end of the plague.

Statue of Archangel Michael on top of Castel Sant'Angelo.

Castel Sant'Angelo offers stunning views of Rome.

And in the distance is the Altar of the Fatherland in Piazza Venezia (wedding cake, as the Italians say)

Bridge of the Holy Angel. There are 10 statues of angels on it.

Piazza Navona. There is an amazing atmosphere here. Even though there are a lot of people around, you just want to sit on a bench by the fountain or at a cafe table and enjoy the surrounding beauty, without rushing anywhere. Three beautiful fountains decorate Piazza Navona: the Fountain of the Rivers, the Fountain of the Moor and the Fountain of Neptune.

Fountain of the Rivers in Piazza Navona.

Fountain of the Moor in Piazza Navona.

Church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva and the Elephant statue. The trial of the heretic Galileo took place in this Gothic church, unique to Rome. Here the scientist said his famous phrase: “And yet it spins!” Bernini's elephant holds on its back an obelisk column, which was erected in the 6th century BC. Julius Caesar brought it as a trophy from Egypt.

Pantheon- ancient Roman temple of all gods. Now it is a national mausoleum in which worthy citizens of the Fatherland are buried.

The dome of the Pantheon is colossal. Its diameter is greater than the diameter of the dome of St. Peter's Cathedral (43.5 meters. “Eye of the Pantheon” - the hole in the dome has a diameter of 9 meters, through which sunlight penetrates into the temple.

Walking route around Rome. Day three.

Trip to the sea in Lido di Ostia – Pyramid – shopping on Via Nazionale – Piazza di Spagna – Trevi Fountain

This full-day itinerary is very diverse: the sea, shops, architecture, the romance of evening Rome and the unique flavor of the city.

We traveled to the Tyrrhenian Sea to the town of Lido di Ostia by metro train from the Basilica San Paolo station. The drive is about 35-40 minutes. The ticket price is the same as for any public transport in Rome. We were traveling on a ticket for unlimited travel, which we bought for 72 hours. Lido di Ostia is a typical Italian resort town. By the way, it is very similar to the resort town of Rimini, on the east coast of Italy. Read about this town here:

The same small family hotels, beaches across the road, boutique shops and a lot of vacationers. The sea is wonderful. There are large rocks at the bottom; it’s convenient to swim away from the shore and relax while standing on them. The sand on the beach is dark and hot. After a busy two days in Rome, a holiday at sea is an excellent solution. We spent half the day just swimming and sunbathing.

In Lido di Ostia there are free beaches and paid ones - for 3 euros per person. They differ in that the free ones do not have sun loungers and umbrellas and there are significantly more people. Showers, toilets, bars with water, beer, and sandwiches are available on all beaches.

The first time I came across such a “walking clothing store” was on the beaches of Rimini. In Lido di Ostia, as on all beaches in Italy, there are sellers of various clothes, bags, and scarves. “Walkers” do not sell corn, seeds or other food here. Only the Chinese sell chopped coconuts.

Pyramid in Rome - an unusual structure for Italy. Located next to the Pyramid metro station. Built by praetor Gaius Cestius in the 12th century BC. made of marble. He thus sought to surpass the greatness of the Egyptian pharaohs. The height of the pyramid is 35 m, but part of it has already sunk into the ground.

Plaza de España and famous Spanish steps . There are a lot of people here, but it is very comfortable and romantic. It's nice that we met here with friends and colleagues.

There are a lot of people in the Plaza de España – that’s about it)))

Trevi Fountain – one of the most romantic places in Rome. Especially in the evening! To return to Rome, you need to throw a coin into the fountain. While standing with your back, throw with your right hand over your left shoulder. But there are so many people that it’s hard to get to the fountain)))

Excursions around Rome.

We talked about routes for independent walks around the capital of Italy. You can also book a private tour of Rome and its surroundings with a local guide.

In the following articles I will describe each of our routes in more detail. Read also how we traveled from Rome to Naples and Pompeii.

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Rome is an amazing city. He makes you fall in love instantly and for a long time))) Of course, you can’t see everything in three days. There is still so much we haven’t had time to see: Villa Borghese Park, the Appian Way and the Roman Catacombs, Baths of Caracalla, Mouth of Truth, the Turtle Fountain, Piazza del Popolo with the twin churches - you can’t list everything)))

I think that you can’t get acquainted with Rome in a hurry, running around all the sights according to a drawn-up plan and checking the “visited” box in the guidebook. Rome should be enjoyed slowly, absorbing the unique and incredibly romantic atmosphere of the “eternal city”.

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What to see in Rome? What are the most important attractions in Rome? Well, let's say 5 places that you should definitely visit if there is a time limit (less than 2 days)? Which of these attractions is convenient to visit with 2 small children))?

What to see in Rome? What are the most important attractions in Rome? Well, let's say 5 places that you should definitely visit if there is a time limit (less than 2 days)? Which of these attractions is convenient to visit with 2 small children))?

Good afternoon Perhaps the most convenient way to explore Rome is by century: antiquity, the Middle Ages, Baroque and Renaissance. Tickets are often combined in the same way in the city. For example, there is an entrance ticket to the Palatine, the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, the cost of which is 12 EUR. This ticket won't help you save money, but it will save time. For example, buying it not in the Colosseum (where there are always queues), but in the Roman Forum. And having already examined the Forum, go to the Colosseum without queuing (you have a ticket).
The main attractions of the city: the Roman forum with the altars of Saturn and Vulcan, the sanctuary of Vesta, the House of the Vestals, the source of Juturna and the Arch of Septimius Severus. The famous Colosseum, the Pantheon and the tomb of Raphael, as well as the largest building in the Forum area - the Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine.
Other priceless historical monuments: the Palatine (the birthplace of Rome as a city) and, of course!!!, the Vatican. Personally, I also fell in love with the Venetian Palace. I think this program will be more than enough for you for 2 days.

Good afternoon
You are traveling with children, who, just like adults, do not want to be bored at all.
Book an individual excursion by car - the children will get less tired, see more and visit places that are usually off the beaten path (Aventine Hill, Circus Maximus, the Tiber embankment and the island of Tiberin in the middle of the river).
Excursion to the main attractions of the Eternal City, getting to know its history, culture and traditions of ancient and modern Romans. A journey into the history of the Eternal City: Ancient and modern Rome, the Baroque era and the popes. Route - Trevi Fountain, Temple of Hadrian, Church of St. Ignatius, Temple of the Pantheon, Piazza S. Maria on Minerva, Piazza Venezia and the National Italian Victoriano Monument, Capitol, Roman Forum (from the observation deck), St. Imperial Forums, Colosseum (only from outside ), Arch of Constantine.
Second day - go to Villa BORGHESE park - a large green park where you can
enjoy the silence, ride a pony, rent a boat, rollerblades, bicycles and much more. Of course there are also attractions, also a small cinema for little ones “Cinema Dei Piccoli”, a puppet theater “San Carlino”, a small train and much more!
Visit Papa Carlo's shop located near the Pantheon (Bartolucci wooden toy store). Here you can take a photo with the famous Pinocchio.
And children will see the Vatican better when they grow up. Have a nice trip to the eternal city of Rome!

All of Rome is magnificent. More important to visit: the Forum, the Colosseum, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, the Travi Fountain and, of course, St. Peter's Basilica with the Vatican. It’s better to take a stroll through the magnificent villas and parks of Rome with children. In the evenings, orchestras play on the streets and squares, street musicians, clowns and dancers entertain passers-by, cozy cafes attract with the aroma of real Italian cappuccino. And all this is Rome - the city of “dolce vita”, where you want to return again and again...

This, of course, depends on what interests you more, which era seems most interesting. In addition to ancient monuments and buildings in the Baroque style, Rome has many monuments from other eras. I would certainly take the children to at least one or two churches where Byzantine mosaics have been preserved (for example, Santa Maria Maggiore, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in the Lateran, the Church of St. Clement) - this is an extraordinary spiritual beauty. Of course, adults should explain to children, at least in general terms, who is depicted in the mosaics. If you take children to the Roman Forum, to the Colosseum, then you will also need to tell them something in an accessible form about Ancient Rome, so that they would be interested there. I would not recommend visiting the Vatican with small children; it is too “voluminous” a place even for an adult trained tourist. In general, two days, of course, is very little for Rome! It seems to me that in order not to overwork and not try to “embrace the immensity,” one day you can simply walk around the city along a pre-designed route, stopping at cafes and shops so that the children can take a break. And on the second day with children, it makes sense, as has already been written here, to go to Borghese Park. It’s very beautiful there, it’s pleasant to walk, children can ride horses and different bicycles (there are family multi-seat bicycle carts). From the park you can walk pl. del Popolo, the Spanish Steps and other attractions. But I don’t think it’s worth trying to visit several serious museums in two days - you’ll only exhaust both yourself and the kids. It’s better to see not so much, but without nerves, running around and fatigue :)

Walking along the streets of the ancient city, admiring its hills, palaces, ancient ruins, it’s as if you are reliving the history of mankind again and again, frozen in the eternal sights of Rome. The sparkle of lights from advertising signs, new architectural buildings, and traffic flows does not prevent you from plunging into the atmosphere of bygone times. The main thing is to think carefully about what to see in Rome in 2 days and organize a tireless walking tour. A rough excursion plan may include a visit to the central part of the city.

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Early in the morning of the second day of your trip to Rome, it is useful to drink a cup of coffee in one of the cafes in Piazza Navona and try the famous Tartufo ice cream, invented here. At the same time, don’t forget to visit the famous Papa Carlo shop, take a photo next to Pinocchioo, take a ride through the ancient city with the children in the Time Elevator time machine, and think about a plan for a difficult walking tour of the sights of Rome.

Coliseum

The calling card of Rome is no longer the venue for the famous gladiator fights. The sad monument of ancient Rome served as a theater, “giving bread and circuses” to the rulers of the country, confirming the power of their power. Events taking place on the territory of the greatest architectural creation distracted residents from their outrage over the policies. The Colosseum was built on the lands of the hated Nero.

Previously, there was a tall statue of Nero, made of bronze and covered with gold. The celebration in honor of the opening of the Colosseum lasted almost 100 days. During it, almost 2 thousand brave gladiators and 3 thousand animals kept in the dungeons of the Colosseum died. The bodies of the dead were dumped into a deep well specially built on the territory. Initially, the Colosseum (colossal) was called “Flavian Amphitheater”, “Caesar’s Amphitheater”, “Arena”.

In its architectural design, the Colosseum was not like classical temples with columns and beautiful pediments. The numerous arches of the Colosseum look like honeycombs connected in the shape of an ellipse. Now the ruins of the building have been preserved for tourists, the dungeons have been excavated, the third tier and the wooden walkway in the auditorium have been restored. Sometimes concerts and services of the Pope are held near the ancient walls. In 2007, the remaining ruins were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Triumphal Arch of Constantine

Leaving the territory of the Colosseum, you cannot help but notice the ancient Arch of Constantine. The first mention of the attraction dates back to 315. This is one of the oldest monuments of the past. The height of the arch reaches 21 meters. It is decorated with statues and bas-reliefs brought from different historical areas of Rome. The arch is considered a symbol of the transfer of power to the Catholic Church from the emperors.

There is a legend according to which Emperor Constantine (who visited Rome only twice), during the battle at the Malvi Bridge, noticed a cross in the sky and heard the words “By this victory.” He took the cross and defeated Emperor Maxentius. In honor of this victory, the Arch of Constantine was built. At the same time, the emperor's architects used decorations from other buildings, replacing the faces of the previous rulers of Rome with the image of Constantine. At this time, the emperor, who was a pagan, converted to Christianity.

Triumphal Arch of Titus

According to the ancient traditions of Rome, any victory was accompanied by a ceremonial entry into the city center with trophies captured through special arches. The main life took place in the Roman Forum, surrounded by majestic buildings. One of them was a beautiful arch built to honor the victory of Emperor Titus after the capture of Jerusalem. It was erected in 81 during the reign of the son of Titus on the Sacred Road connecting the Capitoline and Palantine hills. On one side of the arch there is a view of the Colosseum, on the other of the Roman Forum. The height of the single-span arch reaches 15.4 m, width 13.5, depth 4.75 m.

It is decorated with semi-columns made of Pentel marble. Figures of winged Victorias are carved in the corners. The inner walls of the arch are decorated with interesting bas-reliefs depicting a procession with trophies after the war. There is an inscription above the span with information about the war. Previously, the arch was decorated with a statue of Titus on a Roman chariot with four horses. The arch is one of the best examples of ancient architecture in Rome.

In the ancient empire, the political and religious center of Rome was located here. “The path of sorrow and joy” was this road. The victorious sounds of commanders returning from successful battles sounded on it, warriors marched, and the sorrowful melodies of chains on the feet of prisoners were heard. A road was created in the territory of impassable swamps between three hills. In the 8th century BC. e. burials were held here. Tarquinius Priscus ordered the valley to be drained, a sewer system made, and the road compacted.

Buildings gradually grew on the site, and the central square of the city, called the Roman Forum, was formed. Trade and court cases took place in the busy city center. After the fall of the Roman Empire, the forum fell into decay. Archaeological excavations took place in the 19th century. Now it is considered an iconic place of the city and is located 10 m below Viadei Fori Imperiali. The ruins of the Roman Empire are still hidden under the busy modern highway.

Forum Nerves

Among the imperial roads of Rome, the forum was the smallest. The forum was called Transitorium (meaning passage or passage). Its construction was completed during the reign of Domitian in 97. A long section (dimensions 120 by 45 m) was located between the forums of Veslasian and Augustus. It connected the Roman Forum with the Argilet area. This path in ancient times was called the “Forum of Pallas”. It was decorated with the temple of the goddess Minerva, standing not far from the building in honor of Mars the Avenger. In 1606, the sanctuary was destroyed by order of Pope Paul V.

The Aqua Paola fountain, the Borgia Chapel in the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, and the hall of columns were built from the building materials of the temple. In the 20th century the building was destroyed. The building material was reused for other structures. Later, Mussolini ordered the construction of Via dei Fori Imperiali here. From the ancient building, two columns made of white marble, part of the facade with the image of Minevra, and a frieze with a beautiful decoration of sculptures have been preserved. The rest of the forum is under the avenue.

Augusta Forum

During the reign of Emperor Augustus, the economic center of Rome formed between the hills on the site of small rivers and swamps. Initially, the new “outlet” was located outside the city. The place was quickly gentrified and, along with the growth of Rome, it became known as the Forum of Augustus, which became an active public area. The main building of the forum was considered the Temple of Mars the Avenger. Parts of the building have been preserved: three columns, part of the wall, stairs leading to the altar, fountains, niches. They talk about its large original size.

The outer facades of the temple were decorated with statues of gods made by famous artists of antiquity. In the center stood a statue of the god Mars, surrounded by sculptural creations from the figures of Venus and Caesar. After the adoption of Christianity, the economic center, and with it the forum, fell into disrepair. The grandiose buildings surrounding the road were dismantled for the construction of Christian churches. For a long time the place was called the “cow field”. Lonely pieces of columns and ruins of buildings spoke of the former greatness of the forum. An interesting collection of found artifacts is organized in the open air at the forum.

Trajan's Forum

In 106, 113 AD, the architect Apollodorus of Damascus, at the request of Emperor Troyan, created a path 300 m long and 165 m wide. It was located opposite the Roman Forum on the cut Quirinal Hill and consisted of a large number of covered colonnades. Among them rises the 40-meter-high Trajan's Column or the dominant of the forum. It was erected from 20 pieces of the purest Carrara marble as a sign of the victory of the Romans over the troops of the Thracian tribes.

The entire surface of the column depicts the triumph of Trajan in the form of complex sculptural bas-reliefs. The height of the landmark is 38 m. Inside, the column is hollow and there is a spiral staircase running along it, which allows you to climb to the top. The column still serves as a kind of tombstone for Trajan. At the base of the column there is a door leading to the interior of the column. The urns containing the ashes of Trajan and his wife Pompeii Plotina are kept here. During the tour of the Forum, the column can be seen at a distance for security reasons.

Capitoline Museums

On the Capitoline Hill of Rome, next to the Roman Forum, is the most visited complex of attractions in Rome. A ticket to visit the Capitoline Museums must be purchased in advance. During a short stay in the city, it is recommended to explore the three main palaces of the museum ensemble. The primary buildings were destroyed and looted. The revival of the Capitoline palaces began under the orders of King Charles V in 1536. The work was supervised by the famous Michelangelo Buanarotti. He was commissioned to create palaces to house the collection donated by Sixtus IV.

It consisted of works of art, coins from different centuries, jewelry, and ancient bronze statues. Rare ancient artifacts are still kept in the collections of palaces. The basis of the complex was: two palaces, Palazzo Conservatori, Nuovo, Capital Square, and the Palace of Senators. The palaces are connected to each other by underground tunnels passing under the square. Along them there is a passage to the Lapidarium gallery with the ruins of ancient dwellings, collections of ancient inscriptions on stones. The entrance to the tunnels is located next to the Roman Forum.

On the square you can see four exhibitions:

• coin museum
• hall of frescoes
• hall pediment with preserved elements of decoration of the Temple of Jupiter
• Santarelli gem collection

The central part of the square with the Capitoline Museums is occupied by a statue of Emperor Marcus Aurelius. This is a rare treasure of antiquity that belongs to museums. The Capitoline Museum houses the world's sculptural masterpieces: the Capitoline Wolf, the Dying Gaul, and the Capitoline Brutus. Boy pulling out a splinter from the Colossus of Constantine.

Monument to Victor Emmanuel II

The representative of the Savoy dynasty, Victor Emmanuel II, managed to return its lands to the country and create a unified state. He accepted the title of king based on the results of the vote of the people of the country in 1861. And he became the first king of the united kingdom. After his death in 1878, it was decided to create a monument glorifying the king and the entire historical period, called the Risorgimento. It took place from 1815 to 1861 and was associated with the struggle against foreign domination.

For almost 30 years, a grandiose structure was built on the slopes of Capitol Hill. Many of the ancient buildings of this place were demolished. Among them were the Arch of San Marco, which connected the Palace of Venice with the Capitol, the buildings of the Arcelli Monastery, and the Tower of Paul III. Some of the ancient Roman buildings have been preserved and are located on the right side of the square. The Monument to the King (Vittoriano) was created in the form of a snow-white monument at the foot of the hill.

It is at the same time simple, graceful, majestic and solemn. The king sits on a horse on the high pedestal of the Vittoriano. In the central part of the monument is the Altar of the Fatherland. It is surrounded on all sides by interesting bas-reliefs. The portico of the monument is decorated with statues depicting the unity of the 16 regions of Italy. An eternal flame burns at the monument. An honor guard guards the mogul of an unknown soldier.

Venice Square

The construction of the residence of Cardinal Paul II in the middle of the 15th century is considered the beginning of the formation of the largest square in the city. The Palace of Venice was built from nearby quarries, including the Colosseum. In those days, ancient monuments were not highly valued. Holiday lover Paul II moved the festivities to a new square and via del Corso. There was plenty of room for wild horses to race. King Victor Emmanuel banned them after the death of a teenager in 1874.

The roads leading to different parts of the city began from a huge square. The famous street of the Imperial Forums, leading to the Colosseum, begins from here. Sometimes the square is called the geometric center of Rome. The central building of the square, the Palace of Venice, was the property of Austria, the embassy of the Republic of Venice, and the seat of Mussolini's fascist party. His office with a balcony is now decorated with the flag of Italy. Inside the palace is the Museum of the Country Region.

In it you can see paintings dedicated to the historical events of Italy, starting from the Middle Ages. On the square there is the Shishki fountain, found during archaeological excavations. In a corner of the square, not far from the Church of San Marco, stands the famous “talking” statue of Madame Lucrezia. According to the traditions of Rome, notes critical of the authorities and satirical works on political topics were attached to it. These actions are now prohibited.

Useful tips for tourists traveling independently around the city:

1. For accommodation, it is better to choose a hotel room. If you're lucky, you can take part in effective discounts. Cheaper hostel options are available near the train station, which is packed with people.
2. At McDonald's you can wait a very long time for fries and a burger. Lots of convenient pizzerias, cafes for a quick snack near the morning market of Campo dei Fiori.
3. Shopping is easy at the large Porta Portese market. Everything is here. We should not forget about the issue of discounts on any product.
4. It is better to buy products in shops on Via Cola di Rienzo. It passes next to the Vatican.
5. In Rome and its surroundings, there are two tariffs used to pay for taxi fares: the first for the zone within the ring road, the second outside it. They differ. It is better to ask about the travel route before starting the trip.
6. 6. For city guests, there are cards that work like travel tickets and allow you to visit at least three museums, archaeological excavations, and travel on public transport all day.

Coming to tourist destinations for a couple of days, travelers strive to see as many famous attractions as possible in a short time. When the excursion program includes a short “Roman holiday”, it is better to plan your routes around the capital of Italy in advance so as not to miss the most interesting and educational things in 2 days of walking around Rome.

The first day

What is the most famous landmark in Rome? Everyone will answer - of course, the Colosseum. When planning a route for 2 days, you can book a hotel near the ancient amphitheater so as not to waste time on unnecessary movement around the city. From Fiumicino Airport, most tourists travel by air express to Rome's main train station - Termini. From the Termini metro station, located next to the station, you will reach the Colosseo metro station, near which you can pre-book accommodation. The first day of walking around Rome is best spent exploring the main “pearls” of the left bank of the Tiber.

Coliseum

The ruins of one of the largest stadiums of the beginning of the era, the Colosseum, which have survived to this day, are the greatest architectural monument of Ancient Rome. A trip to the capital of Italy will be in vain if you don’t look at the Colosseum. The Flavian Amphitheatre, as the Colosseum is also called, is open from 9 am until sunset. The elliptical-shaped amphitheater, finished with travertine marble, amazes with its scale, reaching a length of about two hundred meters and more than one hundred and fifty meters in width.

To get into the ancient architectural structure, you need to get in line, which moves quite quickly.

At one time, the Colosseum became a model for the construction of stadiums. All subsequent sports arenas in the world were built in his likeness. Thanks to the many entrances located along the entire perimeter, the stands of the stadium are quickly filled with spectators and just as quickly they leave.

In the vicinity of the Colosseum there are other attractions, each of which you can devote a little time to:

• Ruins of the Great Gladiator School;


• Basilica of St. Clement;


• Triumphal Arch of Constantine.


• Roman forum

Moving northwest from the Colosseum, a few minutes' walk takes you to the Roman Forum, an ancient square with the remains of ancient buildings. On the territory you can explore the ruins of temples, triumphal arches and colonnades. The Roman Forum was of great importance for the administration of the Empire. It was here that the best minds of Italy gathered to adopt decrees and decisions of national importance.

Pantheon of Gods

It is simply impossible to pass by this unique ancient Roman structure in the Rotunda Square. The "Temple of All Gods", built at the beginning of the era, glorifies the greatness and power of the Roman Empire. The hemispherical dome with a coffered ceiling and a 9-meter oculus, which evenly illuminates the interior space of the structure, is considered a unique engineering structure of ancient times.

Gallery and Palace Colonna

The palace of the noble Italian family Colonna is one of the largest works of ancient palace architecture, so it must be included in a 2-day excursion program in Rome. The Coronna Palace began to be built in the Middle Ages, and its construction continued for 5 centuries. The interiors of Palazzo Coronna amaze with the richness and luxury of its decoration. The palace includes a gallery in which, over the centuries, the Coronna family collected masterpieces and rarities of artistic art.

If your first day of traveling around Rome falls on a Saturday, then you can visit the palace freely, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., from Via della Pilotta. On Saturday afternoons and all other days, entrance to the palace is by reservation.

Trevi Fountain

You can end the first of two days of your trip to Rome at the most famous fountain in Italy - Trevi. The majestic fountain with allegorical sea statues, almost 50 meters wide, looks even larger due to its proximity to the facade of the exquisite Palazzo Poli. There are many beliefs associated with the Trevi Fountain. To return to Rome again, you need to throw one coin into the waters of the fountain. Those who want to meet their love will have to “fork out” for two. And if you dream of a wedding, then only three coins will help in this case.

Find out in detail about all the beliefs and legends of Roman sights by ordering organized excursions and original programs with guides. Experienced travelers on the Vinsky forum will help you plan your route around Rome on your own.

Second day

On the second day of your trip to the capital of Italy, pay attention to the sights of the right bank of the Tiber. If you cross the Tiber in the area of ​​the Colosseum, from the districts of Sant'Angelo, Ripa or Regola, you will find yourself in the most authentic corner of Rome - Trastevere. Don't miss the opportunity to stroll through the narrow medieval streets inhabited by the indigenous Romans.

Trastevere

Trastevere is located on the other side of the Tiber from the main Roman attractions, on the Janiculum hill. Once upon a time there was a separate settlement here, which later became part of Rome. In common parlance, Trastevere means Zarechye in Italian. Over the centuries, the Trastevere area has been rebuilt and changed several times. Due to constant reconstruction, a complex labyrinth of narrow streets covered with paving stones has formed in this area. In this quarter of Rome, among ancient houses, ivy thickets, ancient temples and the daily life of ordinary Romans, you can feel the spirit of real Italy. This unique corner is full of cozy taverns, food stalls, and souvenir shops. The melodic songs of street musicians can be heard everywhere on the streets.

On a walk around Trastevere you can visit:

• Villa Farnesina, in which the ceiling paintings are made by the hand of the great Raphael;


• Museum of Rome;


• a beautiful Botanical Garden on the territory of an ancient estate;


• the temple of Santa Maria in Trastevere is one of the most ancient in Rome,


• and also climb Mount Gianicolo to see the beautiful panorama of Rome from above. A walk north from Trastevere along the Tiber embankment will take you to the pearl of Catholicism - the Vatican.

Vatican

The most famous “state within a state”, the residence of the popes and the heart of the Catholic world, occupies just over 40 hectares. Every day, thousands of tourists and pilgrims from all over the world visit the Vatican, gathering in the square in front of St. Peter's Basilica.

The famous Vatican Cathedral begins its work very early - from 7 a.m.; museums open two hours later.

If you go to the Vatican on Wednesday, you can attend a sermon given by the Pope himself on this day of the week.

Below St. Peter's Basilica there is an ancient necropolis with ancient frescoes, as well as the tomb of Peter. The Vatican Museums display a huge number of collections of world art, to explore which it is better to choose a freer schedule for visiting Rome.

If after walking around Trastevere and visiting the Vatican you still have some free time, then you can return to the left bank of Rome and get acquainted with the main “piazza” of Rome and those attractions that were not included in the itinerary of the first day.

Squares of Rome

In close proximity to each other there are two famous Roman squares - Capitoline and Venice. The architectural ensemble on the Capitol Hill was designed by Michelangelo himself and today includes:

• Palace of Senators;


• Palace of Conservatives;


• New Palace.


• In the center of the space is the equestrian monument to Marcus Aurelius.

You can go down to the Capitoline Square along an ancient staircase decorated with statues of lions and ancient heroes. At the foot of the Capitol is Piazza Venice with the magnificent palace of the same name, the Vittoriano monument and the triumphal column of the victorious emperor Trajan.

Also within walking distance are the rectangular Piazza Navona, framed by ancient palaces, churches and fountains, and Piazza di Spagna with the famous staircase and world fashion boutiques. After visiting the Roman piazza, end the second day of the tour with a relaxation in the Borghese Gardens.

Two days of walking around the main attractions of Rome will fly by unnoticed, leaving a lot of impressions and pleasant moments. To get to know Rome in more detail, purchase themed tours or plan additional independent trips to the beautiful capital of Italy.