Secret places in Rome that you won't find in a typical guidebook. All about independent travel to Rome Piazza Navona and the Fountain of the Four Rivers

Rome occupies a special place among European capitals. This is a symbolic city, the original city where it was born Western civilization. The powerful Roman Empire, which subjugated the entire Mediterranean, began right here - on the banks of the Tiber River. Historical and cultural heritage Rome is priceless; architectural and cultural masterpieces await tourists at every step.

Rome is home to the legendary Colosseum and treasures of museums, the historical ruins of the Capitol and the magnificent facades of Baroque villas. The whole city can be considered as a museum under open air, its streets and squares are home to the history of three thousand years of civilization, thought, art and culture.

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1. Colosseum

The main arena of Ancient Rome, a theater for gladiator fights, baiting of captives with wild animals and other equally bloody performances of the annual Games of the capital of the Empire. In honor of the opening of the Colosseum in 80 AD. The Great Games were organized, which lasted more than 3 months. The ancient stones of the Arena still remember gladiators killed for the amusement of the public and slaves from captured provinces torn to pieces for pleasure.

2. Pantheon

Construction of the 2nd century BC, “temple of all gods” translated from Greek. The Pantheon was created during the peak period of ancient Roman architecture. For many centuries, pagan gods were worshiped under the dome of the building, until at the beginning of the 7th century the Pantheon was turned into a Christian temple. The building has survived to this day in good condition thanks to numerous restorations that began before the advent of our era.

3. Vatican

City-state, stronghold and main bastion of the Catholic Church, residence of the Pope. In total, about 800 people are citizens of the Vatican, mostly priests and church officials. The Vatican is famous for its museums, which house outstanding collections of painting, sculpture and applied art. This is a real treasury of humanity. Tourists are also attracted by the main Catholic church - St. Peter's Cathedral.

4. Cathedral and St. Peter's Square

St. Peter's Basilica is the spiritual center of the Catholic branch of Christianity. The Pope himself holds a festive mass here. The temple arose on the site of the former Circus of Nero in the 4th century. At first it was a small basilica where the relics of the Apostle Peter were kept. In the 15th century it was rebuilt into a grandiose building. Raphael, Michelangelo, Peruzzi, Maderno and others worked on St. Peter's Cathedral. In front of the temple there is a wide square with a colonnade of 284 Doric columns.

5. Vatican Museums

Museum collections were collected in different times by the popes. They were founded in the 16th century by Pope Julius II. An extensive exhibition of paintings from the 11th to 19th centuries is collected in the Vatican Pinacoteca. You can get acquainted with tapestries and frescoes by great masters by visiting the Sistine Chapel and the Stanzas of Raphael. Antique statues and sarcophagi from Ancient Rome are presented in the Chiaramonti and Pio Cristiano museums. The history of religions around the world is described by exhibits of the Ethnological Missionary Museum. The history of the Vatican is presented in Historical Museum. The Vatican Library contains more than one and a half million books. Visits are open daily, except Sundays and Catholic holidays.

6. Vittoriano

Memorable architectural complex XVIII-XIX centuries in honor of King Victor Emmanuel, the first ruler of a united Italy. On the platform in front of the monumental palace there is a fire Eternal flame and an honor guard is on duty. Residents of Rome are not too fond of this mass of white marble, as they believe that it does not fit into the architecture of the city. Some Romans call Vittoriano the ridiculous “wedding cake.”

7. Trastevere

A bright and colorful Roman quarter across the Tiber River. Here in the 18th century BC. A tribe of Etruscans settled, with whom the history of the Eternal City began. During the era of the Empire, luxurious villas of patricians stood here. There are many buildings and residential buildings for many hundreds of years, so they look very authentic and attractive to tourists. People continue to live in dilapidated houses.

8. Piazza Navona

An oval square in the central part of Rome, located on the site of the former Circus of Domitian. Since the 16th century, ambassadors, cardinals, bankers and other wealthy representatives of society began to settle in this area. From the 15th century to the mid-19th century, there was a market here. In the middle of the square is the Fountain of Four Rivers - sculptural group with deep symbolic meaning. In the middle of the composition stands an obelisk, symbolizing the power of the Pope. Around the obelisk there are sculptures representing the rivers of the four continents.

9. Piazza del Popolo

Loosely translated into Italian, the name of this place sounds like “people's square.” Piazza del Popolo played an important role in the life of Rome, since the road to the northern provinces began from here. The square is decorated with the Church of Santa Maria del Popolo and the Egyptian obelisk of Ramses II. Mine modern look The piazza received at the beginning of the 19th century, the architect D. Valadier worked on it.

10. Castel Sant'Angelo

The construction of the building began back in the era of the Roman Empire in the 2nd century AD. During its existence, it served as the papal home, prison, warehouse and even tomb. Today, the fortress houses the Military History Museum. The castle received this name in the 6th century AD. after the image of the Archangel Michael appeared to Pope Gregory. Directly from the castle, a picturesque bridge spans the Tiber River, which was built under Emperor Hadrian. The bridge provided the shortest route to the Champ de Mars.

11. Roman Forum

The very heart of Ancient Rome, where important state and social events took place - the fate of laws was decided, consuls were elected, the triumphs of emperors took place after victorious wars. After the fall of the Empire, the forum was destroyed and devastated, and time did its work, so only fragments have survived to this day. The remains of the forum are part of a protected archaeological zone, where there is an open-air museum.

12. Forum of Trajan

The forum appeared at the turn of the 2nd-1st centuries. BC. In those days it was a large square surrounded by a market, the temple of Emperor Trajan, Greek and Latin libraries. The 38-meter Trajan's Column made of Carrara marble has survived to this day. Inside the column is the tomb of the emperor himself and his wife. Trajan's Forum is the last structure of its type built in Rome.

13. Baths of Caracalla

Remains of ancient Roman baths along the Appian Way. The culture of visiting baths was well developed in the Roman Empire. People came here to chat, find out the latest news or conduct business negotiations. The Baths of Caracalla were built in the 3rd century AD. under Emperor Septimius Bassian Caracalla. Already in the 5th century AD. this architectural complex began to be considered a real wonder of the world. In addition to baths and pools, there was a library here.

14. Arch of Constantine

The triumphal arch erected by Emperor Constantine in honor of the victory in the civil war over the troops of his rival Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maxentius. It was under Constantine that Christianity became the official religion (the ruler believed that God himself helped him come to power), the capital of the Empire was moved to Constantinople, and Rome gradually began to lose its former power and decline.

15. Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano

One of the most ancient Christian churches, the first temple of Rome. In the church hierarchy it is above all others, even above St. Peter's Basilica. Catholic hierarchs awarded it the title “basilica major,” that is, “elder.” She is recognized as "the head and mother of all churches." The temple appeared during the reign of Constantine under Pope Sylvester I in the 4th century AD. The basilica contains the burial places of six Popes and the relics of the apostles St. Paul and St. Peter.

16. San Paolo fuori le Mura

Temple of the 4th century AD, erected on the burial site of the Apostle St. Peter, who was executed by order of Emperor Nero in the 1st century AD. The building was rebuilt several times under the emperors Theodosius I and Valentian II. Almost every Catholic Pope tried to bring something of his own into the temple complex, so over time, San Paolo Fuori le Mura expanded in size and added new extensions.

17. Santa Maria Maggiore

One of the four main Catholic churches in Rome. It has a very high status in the ecclesiastical rank of cathedrals (the highest status is assigned to the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano). The first stone of the foundation of Santa Maria Maggiore was laid in the middle of the 4th century. In the 14th century, the church had a 75-meter bell tower. The facade, which has survived to this day, is a mixture of Romanesque and Baroque styles.

18. Church of Il Gesu

The main Jesuit temple in Rome, where Grand Master Ignatius of Loyola is buried. The first design of the temple was developed by Michelangelo, but the head of the order did not like it. In 1561, another architect, Giacomo Barozzi, began construction according to his own plan. Before the abolition of the Jesuit Order at the end of the 18th century, considerable wealth was stored in the Church of Il Gesu. The temple building itself was taken away from the organization. Only after 1814 was it returned.

19. Basilica of St. Clement

A unique archaeological site. The church consists of three levels. The lowest one was discovered in the 19th century and represents buildings from the 1st century AD. Frescoes and remains of decor have been preserved here. The second level is an early Christian church from the 4th century. The top level is a 12th-century basilica, with a Baroque facade, an atrium and a fountain inside. The interior decoration is rich, the walls are painted with frescoes from the 18th century.

20. San Pietro in Vincoli

The name of the church translates as “St. Peter in chains.” It is located on the square of the same name and was founded in the 5th century as a storage place for the chains with which the holy apostle was bound. Here is the tomb of Pope Julius II, designed by Michelangelo. The famous sculpture “Moses” is rightfully considered one of the main decorations of the tomb. Also buried in the church is the artist Antonio Polaiolo.

21. Church of Sant'Ignazio

The religious building of the Jesuit order in baroque style was built in 1626. It is located in Piazza Ignatius Laiola and is dedicated to this saint, who founded the order (he served as the prototype of Don Quixote). The church consists of many chapels, decorated with columns, arches and voluminous stucco. Numerous frescoes tell about the life of Saint Ignatius. The flat ceiling is decorated with frescoes in such a way that it creates the illusion of a domed structure.

22. Santa Maria in Trastevere

According to presumable data, this church was the first in Rome Christian temple. Its foundation dates back to the 3rd century AD. Located on the square of the same name in the Trastevere district. The building is rightfully considered a pearl of medieval architecture: the facade with arches and columns is decorated with colorful mosaics of the 12th century. The inside of the church is built according to the principle of a classical basilica. In addition to Catholic icons, Christian icons are also kept here.

23. Capitoline Museum

The world's first museum was founded in 1471, when Pope Sixtus IV gave the people of Rome a collection of antique bronzes. It is located on the Capitoline Square, designed by Michelangelo, in three palaces. The New Palace houses an exhibition of classical sculpture. The Palace of the Conservatives houses world-famous ancient statues, a collection of Renaissance paintings, and a collection of coins. The main part of the Palace of Senators is occupied by the City Hall of Rome; the first floor is reserved for the museum.

24. National Museum of Rome

Represents museum complex, located in four buildings. Palazzo Massimo houses exhibitions of ancient Roman jewelry, coins, as well as sarcophagi, frescoes and mosaics. Palazzo Altemps bears the name of its first owner, Cardinal Altemps. His personal collection of works of art is exhibited here, as well as a collection of ancient sculptures and an Egyptian exhibition. The Balbi Crypt houses ancient Roman artifacts found during excavations. The building itself of the Baths of Deoclitian is already a unique architectural monument. Various exhibitions are held here; there is also a permanent exhibition of ancient sculptures, manuscripts and archaeological finds.

25. Doria Pamphilj Gallery

The private collection is exhibited in the Palazzo Doria Pamphili, on one of the main streets of old Rome. It began to be collected in 1651. The palace is the largest private palace in the city. The most widely represented are paintings by Italian painters of the 17th century. An interesting gallery of sculptures, a rich collection of antique furniture and fabrics. In total, more than 500 pieces are presented here, in six main halls.

26. Rome Opera House

The first name is the Constanzi Theater, after the name of its founder. The theater opened in 1880; in the 20th century, the building was acquired by the city authorities and partially rebuilt twice. World premieres of great composers took place on this stage, and the best voices in the world performed. Currently, both opera and ballet performances and concerts take place here. There is a ballet school attached to the theater.

27. Capuchin Museum and Crypt

Santa Maria della Canchezione is a small Roman church with a modest façade. However, the place is attractive for tourists. The Roman cardinal Antonio Barberini, a member of the Capuchin order, is buried here. Under the church there is a burial place for monks; the walls of the crypt are decorated with bones and skulls of more than 4,000 thousand who died from 1528 to 1780. Since 2012, a Capuchin museum has been organized here: the exhibits tell about the history, traditions and secrets of the ancient Order.

28. Catacombs of Rome

Numerous underground galleries and labyrinths that lie beneath the surface of Rome. Many pre-Christian burials have been discovered here, but the foundations of some of the underground passages were created in the era of early Christianity. The first companions of Jesus hid in these dungeons. Here they held religious ceremonies, meetings, and prayer services without the danger of being discovered and caught.

29. Pyramid of Cestius

It is believed that the structure was erected in the 1st century BC. It served for burial purposes - here is the tomb of the praetor Gaius Cestius Epulus. Construction took place during the period of the conquest of Egypt, when the fashion for the “Egyptian style” appeared in Ancient Rome. At that time, obelisks, sculptures and other monuments were removed from the Nile Valley. The Pyramid of Cestius reaches 37 meters in height and almost 30 meters in width.

30. Big Circus

Ancient hippodrome between the Palatine and Aventine hills. During the Roman Empire, chariot races were held here. Under Emperor Gaius Julius Caesar, the circus was rebuilt and grew to a fairly large size. More than 250 thousand people could watch the spectacle at the same time. In the spectator sector, boxes were equipped for patricians and standing room for the plebeians.

31. Appian Way

One of the most important roads of the Roman Empire, which led from the Eternal City to the south of the Apennine Peninsula. Total length the route is more than 500 km. Construction of the road began in the 4th century. Thanks to the excellent quality of the pavement, the Appian Way made it possible to quickly reach places remote from the capital or transfer troops within a sufficient distance. short term. The road surface has survived to this day in very good condition.

32. Villa Borghese

A 16th-century palace built for Cardinal Scipione Borghese on the site of former vineyards. The building is surrounded by a huge English-style park with numerous antique statues. On the territory there is a hippodrome, a zoo, a theater and several museums. Until the beginning of the 20th century, the mansion with the park belonged to the Borghese family, then all the property went to the state.

33. Villa Medici

Located on the slope of Pincio Hill on the site of the former gardens of Lucullus. In the middle of the 16th century, the area near the hill became the property of Cardinal Medici, who built a villa-residence here for his family. After the extinction of the Medici dynasty, the house and surrounding lands went to the Lorraine family. Cardinal Medici acquired many works of ancient art to decorate the villa. Some examples can be admired in the Uffizi Gallery.

34. Spanish Steps

Staircase in Italian Baroque style in the center of Rome. It is recognized as one of the most picturesque in Europe. The stairs start at Plaza de España and lead up to Pincio Hill. The Plaza de España itself is a very expressive place where it is always pleasant to stroll among the flowering flower beds. In the 17th century, the Spanish embassy was located here. As a sign of good relations between the two countries, the piazza was named after Spain.

35. Trevi Fountain

The most famous Roman fountain of the 18th century, where every guest of the city is simply obliged to throw a coin for good luck. Several thousand euros worth of coins are thrown in every week. All money is given to a charitable foundation. The sculptural composition of the fountain consists of the figure of the sea god Neptune on a chariot and his companions. 16 architects fought for the right to work on the construction of the fountain.

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Sights of Rome
The most important Roman ruins: the Palatine, and the Baths of Caracalla;
Imperial Forums;
is a hymn to the sea and its ruler Neptune. Playful seahorses and newts have united into a single mythical ensemble, delighting citizens and tourists, and a coin thrown into it is the key to a new meeting with the “eternal city”; Plaza de España. Fountain in the form of a boat "Barcaccia". Famous Spanish steps
(135 steps);
. Palace of Venice and the monumental structure “Altar of the Fatherland” (“Vittoriano”).

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Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheater) in Rome

The most ancient building remaining from ancient Rome, is Coliseum (Flavian Amphitheater). Despite centuries of destruction, it remains the main symbol of Rome today.

The amphitheater was built in the 1st century AD, in 8 years. This impressive elliptical structure with a height of 50 meters, a perimeter of 530 meters, a foundation of 13 meters and 28 elevators is the largest amphitheater of the ancient world.

Colosseum, Flavian Amphitheater, Rome

In accordance with the hierarchy of Roman society, residents had tokens indicating their place in the Colosseum. Residents could attend all performances for free; there were about 10 of them a year. A metal barrier, elephants and archers protected the very first rows where the nobility were seated from wild animals. What haven't the walls of the Colosseum seen? Here they staged battles with wild animals, executions of those sentenced to death, which took place in the form of performances, water battles and gladiator fights, where the main reward was a wooden sword - a symbol of freedom. Since the 6th century, the amphitheater has been abandoned. Its destruction and looting began, which stopped only in 1700, when the Colosseum was declared a place of martyrdom of the first Christians. History comes to us through stones. Time has turned the Colosseum into ruins of history. Today, through the openings of the Colosseum, the Roman sky is blue!

Pantheon in Rome

The Pantheon in Rome is a masterpiece of ancient Roman architecture, which has come down to us in perfect condition since 125 AD. The Pantheon is the only ancient domed landmark in Rome. It is difficult to imagine that this monolithic building, impressive in size, without a single window on the sides, is luxuriously decorated and well lit inside. The round rotunda with a diameter of 43.5 meters, together with the dome, rises 42 meters, supported by massive walls 6 meters thick. The austere facade of the building is decorated with a rectangular portico, which rests on two rows of 14-meter solemn red monolithic columns made of Egyptian granite (the upper part is made of Greek marble).

The Pantheon, for all its significance and uniqueness, is one of the most accessible attractions for tourists in Rome. Pantheon literally means “Temple of all gods.” But already in 609, by decree of Pope Boniface IV, the ancient temple began to be used as the Christian Church of Our Lady of Martyrs, and this saved it from destruction. Today it is also the main tomb famous people. The first person to wish to be buried in the Pantheon was the famous Italian Renaissance artist Raphael Santi (1520). So the Pantheon became a mausoleum. Here we found ours last refuge Kings Victor Emmanuel II, Umberto I, Queen Margaret, as well as famous cultural figures Carracci and Zuccari.

Speaking about the Pantheon, one cannot fail to mention the dome. The dome is made of concrete, and a 9-meter round hole in its center illuminates the interior inside, creating the impression of a vault of heaven decorated with stars. Five rows of caissons visually lighten the entire structure and create an “airiness” of the decorative elements of the interior decoration of the vault. Colored African marble is present everywhere inside the Pantheon: from the threshold and mosaic floor to the walls. The altars and niches are decorated with statues of saints, 17th-18th century sculptures and paintings.

Services in the Pantheon are still held today on significant spiritual holidays.

Palatine. Palatine Hill in Rome

Rome stands on 7 hills: Capitol, Palatine, Aventine, Quirinal, Viminal, Caelium, Esquiline.

Palatine Hill is the cradle of the Roman Empire, the second largest after the Capitol (40 meters high).

The Palatine is an open-air museum of Ancient Rome. He seems to resurrect the fictions of ancient mythology. According to legend, it was on it that the twins Remus and Romulus were found and suckled by a she-wolf.

The Palatine is a hill from the era of kings and emperors, rightfully occupying central place in Rome. The Palatine Hill tells its story with the hut of Romulus, the palaces of Tiberius and Flavius, the stadium of Domitian, the aqueduct of Claudius, the palace and botanical garden Farnese, the Baths of Severus, the Palatine Museum, the Temple of Apollo, the House of Augustus, buildings from the era of Nero.

Roman forum

With one ticket you can visit three ancient sights of Rome, which are located in the historical center of the city: Palatine Hill, Roman Forum and Colosseum.

Roman Forum - the former business and political center of Ancient Rome. The view of the Roman Forum is especially vivid from the observation deck located nearby.

Main attractions of the Roman Forum:
Arch of Tito (Arco di Tito);
Arch of Settimo Severo (Arco Settimo Severo) or Septimius Severus;
Basilica Julia;
Temple of Venus the Ancestress;
Temple of the Goddess Vesta;
Temple of Concord;
Temple of Saturn;
Arch of Constantine (Arco di Constantino).

Temple of Saturn(497 BC) is considered the most impressive landmark of the Roman Forum. Its majestic columns and fragments that have survived to posterity date back to the buildings of the 3rd century BC.

Saturn is a mythical god who glorifies the equality of people without classes. Some scientists believe that the custom of Christmas gifts under the tree came precisely from the Roman Saturnalia (festivals in honor of Saturn).

Arch of Constantine rises on the Palatine Hill on the conventional border between the Colosseum and the Roman Forum.

The Arch of Constantine is a three-span arched structure, with the most impressive central span and two arches on the sides, decorated with an attic. It is the last and largest of the three Roman imperial arches that have survived to this day, including the Arch of Titus and the Arch of Settim Severus (height 21 meters, width 26 meters, wall thickness more than 7.3 meters).

An interesting fact is that the Triumphal Arch of Constantine is the only one that was built in 315 as a result of the victory of Emperor Constantine in the civil war in the battle on October 28, 312 at the Milvio Bridge over the commander Maxentius, who tried to seize power and declared himself Emperor of Western Rome.

The Arch of Constantine is made of white stone and marble blocks, and it rests on 8 Corinthian columns made of yellowish marble (4 on each side). In the decoration of its attic (a rectangular superstructure over the spans), the Romans used decorations taken from other more ancient monuments: reliefs from the time of Marcus Aurelius and 8 marble statues of the Dacian barbarians from the Trajan Forum. From the era of Hadrian, the Arch of Constantine received 8 medallions with scenes of hunting and sacrifices, which crown the side vaults of two arched spans.

During the reign of Emperor Constantine, new decorations were created on the arch: a relief frieze with illustrations of Constantine's military campaign against Maxentius, as well as the deities of the Moon and the Sun on chariots. The Goddess of Victory Victoria is depicted on the vault of the central arch and the bases of the columns.

The Arch of Constantine is located near St. Gregory Street next to the metro station on line B (Colosseo).

Arch of Septimius Severus erected in 203 AD in honor of the emperor of ancient Rome Septimius Severus and his sons Geta and Caracalla.

This massive arched structure of three bays, 23 meters wide, is the second largest of the memorial arches after the Arc de Triomphe of Constantine. The attic is decorated with inscriptions and bas-reliefs with the exploits and victories in the wars of Septimius Severus with the Partis and the Arabs. The bases of the four columns on the facade of the arch are images of captive barbarians.

Arch of Septimius Severus (Arco Settimo Severo) at the Roman Forum.

Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome

On the picturesque bank of the Tiber River in Rome, a majestic bulk rises. Spend your holidays in Rome and immerse yourself in its secrets!

Rome is the city of seven hills. The southernmost of them - Aventine - is located on one of the banks of the Tiber and houses many attractions. Usually tourists go to the Aventine to look at the ruins of the ancient circus, the Pyramid of Cestius, and admire the temples of San Sabina (5th century), Sant'Allesio (IV century) and others. And few people know that at the top of the hill, on the Square of the Knights of Malta, there is a unique keyhole. Looking into it, you can see three sovereign state entities at once - Italy, the Vatican and the Order of Malta.

Address: Aventino hill

2. Orange Garden on the Aventine

Going to the Aventine just for some “hole” is, of course, stupid. This place is also home to one of the most romantic places in Rome - Savello Park. Although local residents This name is rarely used; for the Romans it is the Orange Garden on the Aventine.

It was founded in 1932 on the site where the Savelli family fortress once was (hence the name). The remains of this ancient structure can still be found among the trees.

wonderful orange groves, slender cypress alleys and blooming oleanders create a unique atmosphere of tranquility. In addition, the garden ends with a terrace from which beautiful views on the Tiber, Trastevere, Janiculum and Vatican.

P.S. Inedible oranges are a wild variety.

Address: L'Aventino, Circo Massimo, Viadi Santa Sabina

Orange Garden on the Aventine

3. Bartolucci Store

For many decades now, in the Bartolucci family, the secrets of carpentry have been passed down from generation to generation: from grandfather to father, from father to son. After all, they have a family business on their shoulders – the Bartolucci wood workshop.

Everything in this shop is made of wood: from the Pinocchio cyclist who greets visitors at the entrance, to the women’s jewelry. Toys, frames, boxes, watches, an exact replica of a motorcycle (!) and, of course, all kinds of Log Boy figurines - your eyes widen at the variety of wooden crafts. You definitely won't leave this store without a souvenir.

Address: Via dei Pastini, 98.
Website: bartolucci.com
Operating mode: daily from 12:00 to 20:00

4. Via dei Condotti

In the center Italian capital lies one of the oldest and most famous streets in Rome. In ancient times, it connected the Pincio hill with the Tiber and crossed the Flaminian Way. Her name is Via Dei Condotti.

Since the 18th century, this street began to acquire an aura of brilliance and “glamour” - fashionable shops and studios grew there like mushrooms after rain. Now the street houses boutiques of the world's most prestigious brands - Valentino, Armani, Hermès, Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Gucci, Prada, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana and Salvatore Ferragamo. The oldest fashion establishment in Via Dei Condotti is the Bulgari atelier, opened more than a century ago, in 1905.

Other attractions on this street include house number 11, where one of the inventors of radio, Guglielmo Marconi, lived; house number 68 is the residence of the Grand Master of the Order of Malta; as well as the famous Antico Caffe Greco cafe, where Lord Byron himself, Goethe, Liszt and Stendhal drank coffee.

Address: strada Via dei Condotti, tra Piazza di Spagna e Via del Corso
Vicky: Via dei Condotti

5. Porta Portese Market

If the brilliance and prices of Via dei Condotti suddenly make you feel sick, urgently go to the Trastevere area for one of the largest European flea markets(more than 1350 trays).

It starts at the Porta Portese gate (that’s why it’s called that) and stretches along two streets – Via Ippolito Nievo and Via Portuense. It arose in the middle of the last century, after the end of World War II - unemployment and inflation forced people to sell personal belongings in order to somehow feed their families.

What do they sell at Porta Portese today? In short, EVERYONE. Antique books, picture frames, furniture, used clothes, gramophones, telephones, toys, dishes, reproductions of paintings, watches (all types), military patches... If you wish, you can find any product there, including rare ones. Prices, as expected in the market, are not high, and you can always negotiate with traders.

Address: Via Portuense & Ippolito Nievo
Operating mode: every Sunday

The ancient Romans said “Habent sua fata libelli”, which translated means “Books have their own destiny.” This saying means that one should not rashly judge literary works (perhaps descendants will appreciate the “masterpieces” of Daria Dontsova).

As if a silent reminder of this wisdom is the Roman Fountain of Books (also known as the Fountain of Science or the Fountain of Knowledge), created by the sculptor Pietro Lombardi and dedicated to Thomas Aquinas. It consists of two stacks of books with bookmarks and a deer's head between them. This one is located unusual fountain not far from the masterpiece of the Roman Baroque, the 17th-century Catholic church of Sant'Ivo alla Sapienza, part of the Borromini University of Rome.

Address: Via degli Staderari

7. Square Colosseum

For political reasons, this place is not included in any of the guides to Rome. The World Exhibition Quarter - Esposizione Universale Roma or EUR - was built in the southwest of Rome in 1943-1945 on the orders of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. The occasion was the twentieth anniversary of fascism and the world fair planned for 1942.

One of the symbols of the “fascist era” was the Palace of Italian Civilization (Palazzo della Civilta Italiana), better known as the “Square Colosseum” (Colosseo Quadrato). There really is something similar to an ancient amphitheater: for example, loggias on the façade of the palace, arranged in six rows of nine arches each. As befits buildings of this type, marble palace impressive in size - height 68 m, area - 8,400 sq.m.

The World Exhibition in Rome never took place, but the EURO quarter and the “Square Colosseum” still stand. By the way, the latter appeared on movie screens more than once (for example, in “The Last Man on Earth” 1964).

Address: Via Cristoforo Colombo, 559
Vicky: World Exhibition Quarter

8. Pizzeria “U Buffetto”

What is Italy without pizza? One of the most delicious ones is prepared in Pizzeria Da Baffetto restaurants (there are only two of them in Rome). This is a family business, headed by grandfather Buffetto for half a century. He knows a lot about pizza: the dough should be thin and fluffy, and the filling should be fresh and juicy.

Tourists have a life hack: go to places where locals eat. So, both of them are happy to dine at Buffetto’s. After all, for 20-25 euros you get first-class Italian pizza, piping hot (prepared right in front of visitors), beer and a great mood. The only problem is that getting into this pizzeria is not so easy because of the huge queues.

Addresses: Via del Governo Vecchio, 114 e Piazza del Teatro di Pompeo, 18 (Baffetto 2)
Website: pizzeriabaffetto.it

9. Museum of 21st Century Art

National Museum Arts of the 21st Century (MAXXI) – very young (opened in May 2010), but, as expected, ambitious. MAXXI building, occupying 27 thousand sq.m. and affectionately called “pasta” by the Romans, was built according to the design of Zaha Hadid on the site of the Montello barracks. Construction cost 150 million euros, but Rome now has a museum of the future.

Or rather the art and architecture of the future. The MAXXI exhibition halls present photographs, installations, prototypes and models of houses, streets and entire cities in which we will live in a couple of decades. In addition, the museum has a conference room, a library and a workshop. Do you want to imagine the future of your children? Head to Rome's National Museum of 21st Century Art.

Address: via Guido Reni, 4 A, metro station Flaminio
Website: fondazionemaxxi.it
Operating mode: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday – from 11:00 to 19:00; Thursday, Saturday – from 11:00 to 22:00

Italy is the birthplace of Ferrari. Its headquarters are located in Maranello, and in the capital there is the largest store of the world famous brand. This place will drive car fans crazy: key rings, watches, shoes, clothes, toys and hundreds of other items with Ferrari logos.

Of course, you have to pay for the name. Prices, to put it mildly, are steep: 150 euros for a keychain with a rearing stallion; 300 for branded racing gloves and 1,500 for a sparkling red toy car.

By the way, you can also ride through the streets of Rome in a real Ferrari – the rental service there is very popular.

Address: Via Tomacelli, 147
Website: store.ferrari.com
Operating mode: daily from 10:00 to 20:00

Ferrari Store in Rome

11. Cloaca Maxima

The exact date of its construction is unknown for certain (either the 4th or 7th century BC), but it is definitely one of the most ancient and unique such structures. Sewage in Rome began to be actively built under Lucius Tarquinius Prisca, who paid great attention to the infrastructure of the city.

It was during his reign that the construction of the Great Cloaca is most often attributed. To do this, they invited Etruscan craftsmen and dug a canal 800 m long, 3 meters wide and 4 meters high between the Palatine and Capitoline hills. Cloaca Maxima was originally open, then it was covered with wooden decks and then paved with Gabi stone.

To this day, despite its venerable age, the Great Cloaca is in fairly good condition and serves as a storm drain.

Address: exits under the Ponte Rotto and Palatinsky bridges.
Vicky: Cloaca Maxima

12. Panoramic platform Gianicolo

Aventine, Viminal, Capitol, Quirinal, Palatine, Caelium, Esquiline... Stop! Where is Gianicolo? Alas, this peak is not one of the famous seven Roman hills, as it is historically located outside the city walls. And in vain, because there are also many ancient monuments here: the monastery of Sant'Onofrio, the Gianicolo lighthouse, Villa Aurelia and others.

But the main reason why you should visit Gianicolo Hill is the observation deck. It offers a simply crazy view of His Majesty Rome.

Address: Gianicolo, Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi

13. Gelateria Blue Ice

Blu Ice Gelateria is a chain of ice cream parlors. The Romans say, and tourists confirm, that these establishments have the best Italian ice cream. These cafes don’t just sell ice cream – they produce ice cream. Therefore, in Blu Ice, the ice treat is always fresh for every taste - with fruits, nuts, chocolate, puffed rice, coconut...

The prices are quite reasonable - from 150 to 350 rubles. Another definite plus is that the cafe is open at night. So Blu Ice gelateria is a paradise not only for children, but also for adults, among whom, as you know, there are so many sweet tooths.

Addresses:

Via di S.Prassede, 11/bis;
Via dei Baullari, 130;
Viale dei Due Macelli, 29;
Viale Ottaviano, 7;
Via S.Agnese in Agone, 20;
Via Sistina, 122, etc.

Website: blueiceitalia.com
Operating mode: daily from 10:00 to 2:00

Art lovers will not be bored in Rome - the Vatican Museum, Borghese Galleries, Barberini and dozens of other exquisite places. However, lovers of thrills (in this case in the literal sense of the word) also have something to visit in the capital of Italy - the Museo Criminologico awaits them.

This is a former prison building, and now a historical exhibition telling about criminals and the punishments applied to them at different times. Thus, in Ancient Rome, offenders were treated with little ceremony: they were executed, given into slaves, or appointed as a gladiator.

During the Inquisition there were their own methods of justice:

On the left is a torture chair, on the right is a bronze torture chamber for witches

In short, you will probably learn more about Good and Evil in this museum than in any art museum.

Address: via Gonfalone, 29

15. Cat Shelter

"Roman cats. Shelter for homeless cats. Visit" - a strange inscription at the entrance to the excavations temple complex from the time of the Roman Republic, in Torre Argentina.

However, the fact remains: stray cats live among the remains of ancient temples and dilapidated statues. And on completely legal grounds. When local residents and authorities learned that homeless tailed, mustachioed creatures had taken a fancy to the Argentine ruins, they decided not to drive away the cats, but to organize a shelter for them. Now it has several hundred inhabitants, cared for by volunteers. Every visitor to this unusual cattery can help the animals with “rubles” (in the sense of euros) by purchasing local souvenirs.

Address: Largo di Torre Argentina

16. Enoteca Costantini

Continuing the topic of gastronomic travel, we cannot help but talk about Italian wine. In this sunny country There are 20 regions and each (!) of them produces its own wine. Its own unique wine, differing in taste, aroma, terroir and production technology.

You can try different types of Italian wines at the Costantini enoteca. This is a real wine treasury, where thousands of bottles of various brands and ages are stored. You can buy wine and take it with you, or taste it on site in a local restaurant.

Address: Piazza Cavour 16
Website: pierocostantini.it
Operating mode: Monday from 16:30 to 20:00; Tuesday-Saturday – from 9:00 to 13:00 and from 16:30 to 20:00

17. Monument to the Pope

In Rome, not far from Termini station, there is a monument to John Paul II. This is a good sculpture - 5.50 m in height, real bronze, silver plating. It would seem that what is special here, where, if not in the capital, can monuments to the Popes be built?

But the residents of the Eternal City rebelled - “we don’t need such a Pope!” The Romans did not like the appearance of the pontiff: a round head like a ball and an almost complete absence of a neck. At the same time, the pose of the monument, as conceived by the author, symbolizes the universal concern of John Paul II for humanity.

Robert De Niro, who once played one of the members of the Sicilian crime family Corleone, once said: “Italy has long since changed. But Rome is Rome."

Indeed, it is difficult for a city with a thousand-year history to change. And for a tourist coming to the capital of Italy, it is not easy to see another, not only historical, Rome. We hope that with our help you will succeed.

Share in the comments any unique Roman places you know that you definitely need to see.

As they say, all roads lead to Rome. So my road finally brought me to the capital of Italy. Unfortunately, this time only for one day.

Rome is one of the most visited cities in the world by tourists. The Eternal City has been attracting everyone for 2767 years. The exact official date of the founding of Rome is known - 753 BC. However, archaeological research proves that a settlement has existed on this site since time immemorial.

So much has been said and written about Rome that it seems a familiar city even to those who have never been to it.

Many chapters of school textbooks in different languages are devoted to the sights of Rome. Even an inveterate loser will definitely remember that Rome has at least the Colosseum and the Pantheon.

Probably not a single person knows all the sights of Rome. One life is not enough to see all the monuments of the Eternal City. What can you really see in Rome in one day?

The very first impression of the capital of Italy is the shock of the crowd of people from all over the world in the Vatican Museums. It was expected that there would also be a lot of people everywhere in Rome. Fortunately, this turned out not to be the case.

It must be said that for a city of three million, Rome is quite sparsely populated. Apart from the Vatican, crowds were actually observed only at the Trevi Fountain and at the Spanish Steps. On a weekday I was surprised by the traffic - Moscow motorists can only dream of such free roads.

The Colosseum is considered the main attraction of Rome, the symbol of the city. It seems wrong to me that such a terrible, black place (for a woman its brilliant engineering idea is not so important) has become a symbol beautiful city, where, in addition to the bloody spectacles in the Colosseum arena, so many positive and beautiful things happened and are happening!

These walls probably turned black from the horror they saw. In my opinion, you should come to the Colosseum with flowers... Or even avoid this terrible place...

The famous Roman forums seem to be falling further and further into ruins.

In addition to time, the remains of ancient Roman structures are being destroyed by modern ecology.

We ran through the Roman forums at a gallop - we wanted to see as much as possible.

In general, in Rome everyone is in a hurry to get somewhere, and at the same time, everywhere on the steps of the stairs, at the fountains, and sometimes just on the sidewalks you meet people who are not in a hurry, but just sit and relax.

II Vittoriano is a huge 135-meter building made of snow-white marble in the neoclassical style, located on the northern slope Capitol Hill. The building is a national monument to the first king of a united Italy, Victor Emmanuel II.

The building was built in 1885-1911, during which several medieval churches and ancient Roman ruins were demolished.

The roof of the building is a magnificent observation deck. Next time I’ll definitely get in there!

On a weekday, motorcycles are parked everywhere on the streets of Rome; this form of transport is very popular in the city.

Rome is a city of museums. Here you can simply walk along the streets, looking into various courtyards, and be surprised by new discoveries every time.

Rome is called the city of fountains; no other city in the world has so many of them. The most famous and beautiful, as well as the largest baroque fountain in Rome, is the Trevi Fountain.

With difficulty making their way through the crowd of people, they threw coins into the fountain. Even though I don't love big cities, but threw a coin with a sincere desire to return to Rome and explore the city better.

The famous Spanish Steps (Scalinata Spagna), leading to the Trinita dei Monti church, is another place in Rome that is always crowded. This is the longest and widest staircase in Europe. The staircase with 138 steps in Baroque style is made in the shape of butterfly wings.

The square below is called Spanish Square because the Spanish embassy is located nearby. The square is home to a Baroque fountain called Fontana della Barcaccia (Old Boat Fountain).

Having climbed the steps of the stairs, we visited the Trinita dei Monti church and walked along the street, from the height of which good views to Rome

Looking at Rome from above, we were once again convinced that we saw almost nothing in the city in one day...

It should be noted that in Rome, in addition to the abundance of monuments, there are many green squares and parks.

At the end of October, colorful bougainvilleas finished blooming.

Piazza Del Popolo (People's Square) - last place, where we visited in Rome.

We barely made it there; we didn’t have the strength to walk to the nearby Pantheon...

The square is home to the Church of Santa Maria del Popolo, hence the name of the square. Piazza del Popolo has always been and to this day is a place through which travelers from the north must pass when entering and leaving Rome. So we were returning from here to Emilia-Romagna.

One of the 9 Roman obelisks is located on the square. This obelisk once belonged to Pharaoh Ramesses II. Since 10 BC. The obelisk is located at this place.

I looked into the Church of Santa Maria del Popolo with the last of my strength just before leaving. Very beautiful and interesting church, rumor has it that one of the first Gospels translated into Slavic is kept here.

By existing legend The church of Santa Maria del Popolo appeared on the burial site of the Roman emperor Nero, in whose tomb the ghost of the deceased appeared. Pope Paschal II ordered a church to be built on this site and Nero's remains thrown into the river. Money for the construction of the church was collected throughout Rome, so the church was called “del Popolo” - “people's”. The first church was built in 1099; in the 15th century, the temple was completely reconstructed by the best masters of the Renaissance. The altar is now decorated with Raphael's painting "Madonna del Popolo".

Piazza del Popolo also houses two replica churches of St. Mary of Miracles and St. Mary of Montesanto. We didn’t crawl there anymore...

They say you have to pull a stone lion's tail in Rome for good luck.
I don’t know if I pulled the right one or not... There are those lions in Rome, and not only lions... I will definitely return to Rome!

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