Known as the ‘Eternal city’ and was once acclaimed as being the hub of the world – as the most important and powerful city at the center of the great Roman Empire. Rome is paved with centuries of significant eras in history. As you walk through this ancient city, you’ll be following the footsteps of humanities greatest. A great deal of this can be measured through its monuments. So, make sure you come prepared to walk plenty all while basking in everything this vibrant city has to offer.
Don’t forget to keep an eye out for gelato shops, pretty Italian cafes and delicious restaurants, that you’ll find on the way from monument to monument.
As the perfect spot to begin your adventures through the streets of Rome, we suggest the Piazza del Popolo, a stunning square in the city where you can begin to get a sense of Rome’s beauty and enchantment. When exploring the monuments in Rome this is a great place to start because you have so much right there at just a few meters away from each other. You can’t miss the Fountain of the Four Lions and the Twin Churches, as well as the Basilica Santa Maria del Popolo, which you can access for free. As an added bonus you can then choose to wander up the Pincio Terrace and enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the city.
Another ‘must’ on your list of monuments to see in Rome is the Trevi fountain, a bit of an obvious one you can’t miss when in Rome. You’ll be met by hundreds of swarming visitors but not to worry because you can enjoy the beauty of the fountain from pretty much anywhere you look. While you are there make sure to take part in the ‘coin tossing’ tradition that says that if you throw in a coin with your back turned to it, you’ll no doubt find yourself in this great city again soon.
Altare della Patria, is a stunning monument in the Venezia Square, if you are keen you can choose to go to terrace, where you’ll be able to enjoy mesmerizing views of the city.
Next you can wander along the Via Dei Fori Imperiali, a pedestrianized road that will take you from the Piazza Venezia to the Colosseum where you can admire several of Rome’s most ancient ruins. Where you will eventually find yourself at the Roman Forum. You’ll be able to book a tour that can last from anywhere from an hour or up to 2 hours.
And you’ll no doubt want to visit Rome’s most iconic monument – the Colosseum. For a more in-depth tour of this great historical monument, you might want to consider booking the exclusive tour, where you’ll be taken inside the underground areas of the Colosseum and delve into what it was actually like for gladiators and the victims of the famed Roman games.
There is so much to see in Rome, everywhere you turn you’ll be greeted by a different story, from the height of Caesar’s rule to the rise of the Papacy. From monument to monument, you’ll witness the gloriousness of this great, ancient city. So, make sure you’ve come with comfortable shoes.