What to visit for a tourist in Rome for 2 days. Guide: Rome in three days. What to see: attractions, routes, hotels, transport, food, shopping, reviews, photos. How to get to the Colosseum and Vatican Museums without waiting in line. Self-guided tours in Rome

“The Eternal City”, “The Mother of Cities”, “All roads lead to Rome”, “The City on Seven Hills” - this is what they all say about the capital of Italy, about one of the most amazing, ancient and beautiful cities in Europe.
Indeed, Rome is beautiful; this city has a lot of attractions that will captivate any tourist. The ancient Roman ruins delighted the famous English romantics - Byron, Keats and Shelley. And also many Russian outstanding cultural figures drew inspiration here: Gogol, Batyushkov, Pogodin, Herzen, Turgenev, Nekrasov, Tchaikovsky and many others. The great Russian masters were simply amazed by the grandeur and beauty of this city.

Tourists come to Rome to:

see the most famous architectural monuments,
visit the most small state Vatican,
get to know the culture of this wonderful country,
taste local delights such as pasta, pizza, tiramisu and other Italian desserts.

It seems that two or three days is not enough for Rome. After all, this Big city with many attractions, interesting places, with a special atmosphere. This is a city you want to return to again and again. But if you are limited in time, then this is not a reason to give up, because even in a couple of days in Rome you can see the main attractions.

Excursion program in Rome for 2 days

First day

So, the program was developed by employees.

Must see on the first day business card Rome - Colosseum. To see the amphitheater from the inside, you just have to pay 12 euros and possibly stand in line. To avoid them, you need to choose a weekday, and on weekends there will definitely be queues.

While exploring the ancient ruins of the amphitheater, it is also worth looking at the balcony, which offers an amazing view of the city center and the Arc de Triomphe.

From Piazza Colosseum you can stroll along Via Fori Imperiali along the Roman Forum.

And it’s just a short walk to the monument to Vittorio Emmanuel II, which is also one of the symbols eternal city. A huge, majestic snow-white structure with figures attracts the eyes of hundreds and thousands of tourists. It is definitely worth seeing, and if you wish, you can visit the Risorgimento Museum inside the monument.

Another popular architectural monument is the Travi Fountain. This is truly a beautiful piece of art, perhaps one of the most beautiful fountains in the world. You can get to Piazza Travi from the monument to Vittorio Emmanuel II in 10-15 minutes by walking. To do this, you need to go straight in the direction of Corso and turn right; the small street Muratte will lead you straight to Travi Square. Here you can sit in local cafes, taste pasta or pizza, drink cappuccino and admire the wonderful fountain. And, of course, don’t forget to throw a coin into the fountain to return to Rome again.

Not far from the fountain is the Pantheon, which is called the “temple of all gods.” It is considered a masterpiece of domed architecture; the temple has no windows, only one hole in the dome. And this is not just like that, the fact is that one hole meant precisely the unity of all gods. The first Italian kings are buried inside the Pantheon, it is really very unusual place. The temple can be visited for free.

Second day

On your second day in Rome, the first thing you should do is head to the Vatican. A trip to Rome is an excellent opportunity to visit two states in one day, because the Vatican is the smallest state in the world.

The first thing you should do is visit St. Peter's Basilica. The facade of the cathedral is decorated with statues of saints, and inside there are tombstones and monuments to famous figures. You can also climb to the top of the cathedral's dome and get a bird's eye view of the Vatican and Rome.

One of famous monuments The architecture of the Vatican is the Sistine Chapel. Although the building looks quite modest from the outside, once inside, your heart skips a beat from the beauty you see; it’s especially worth noting the wall paintings.

And you can complete your walk through the dwarf state by visiting the Vatican Gardens, where you can admire fountains, labyrinths and arches buried in greenery. Not far away is the Tiber River, on the banks of which lies the Castel Sant'Angelo, and the river is crossed by the Bridge of Sant'Angelo. This is a very unusual place. Emperor Hadrian and his family, Marcus Aurelius, and Septimius Severus rest in the castle.

The evening can be spent in the Villa Borghese park on the Pincio hill.

Mini tours to Rome

Of course, you can completely plan a weekend in this wonderful city on your own. And you can completely rely on the professionals of Interlink. For more than 15 years we have been practicing small (both group and individual). Departures are possible every day from Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg. The excursion program was developed by practicing experienced guides - with us you will be able to cover all the significant sights of the city and its surroundings.

There is almost no need to prepare for Rome. When going to the Eternal City, you can cheat and go to the airport with a calm soul and a clean sheet of paper. After all, wherever you go, it will be beautiful. Of course, I'm joking, but as you know, every joke has some truth.

So, before you is Rome. First introductory visit. In just a few days you can see the main attractions without visiting museums. If you are planning short trip- then my article is just for you.

And the first recommendation is - if possible, do not go to Rome in the summer - it is very hot and there are more crowds of tourists than in Tiananmen Square in Beijing. Under such conditions it is really difficult to get a feel for the city. But winter comes low season— it's time to explore new territory!

For a relaxing, pleasant time, I recommend a bunch of attractions: Old streets of the center of Rome + Borghese Gardens. I’ll tell you in more detail (be sure to read about the other days too, maybe you’ll like the other plans better).

Fountain of Trevi

Finally, it is no longer under renovation, and everyone can see this beauty! They say that if you throw a coin into this fountain, you will definitely return to Rome. And more detailed sources announce the entire “price”: two coins - a love meeting, three - a wedding, four - wealth, five - separation. I don’t know about the rest, but the fountain does bring wealth, at least to the public utilities - in 2017, 1.4 million euros were caught from here.

We go further through the city of stopped clocks. Did you think the phrase “time stopped” was used only figuratively? Nooo, not here. There are a lot of street dials. Those that are coming can be counted on one hand. I think I know why Rome is called the eternal city.

Pantheon

The once former pagan temple became a Christian basilica. Behind the majestic but moderately modest façade hides one of the largest domes in the world with a hole in the center that gives an interesting lighting effect. It is in the Pantheon that Raphael and King Victor Emmanuel are buried. The attraction has been paid for since June 2018 (2 euros), but in any case it is easily accessible and without a doubt worthy of a visit.

Upon entering, we are offered to download an application - an audio guide to the Pantheon, including in Russian. We haven't done this, but you know about this possibility now, so if you want, look for the Pantheon Rome app.

Piazza Navona and other streets nearby

Just one general direction of movement is enough. Walk wherever your eyes look and your feet lead. And let this be a time for your own discoveries.

Lunch time

Perhaps your eyes, like mine at one time, will beg for mercy and want to stop seeing something beautiful at least for an hour, and just focus on food. Will not work.

Roman restaurants have their own special action, where the main role is played, of course, by the waiters. Middle-aged men, impressive, with a straight back, without one extra movement and with an excellent sense of self-esteem, will bring you a menu and proudly take your order.

The average price of one dish is 10-15 euros, pizza: 8-12 euros. On the very, very central streets it will be a little more expensive.

Of course, in traditional Italian restaurants, you probably won’t be able to get your usual sized cup of tea or coffee for any price. For some, this may not be a problem at all, especially in the warm season, but in winter and in general, for some reason this did not make me happy at all. If you're a big drinker of hot drinks like me, take your own cup with you and make sure there's a kettle in your room

Borghese Gardens

This is where it is located famous museum visual arts Borghese Gallery. Original works by Titian, Raphael, Botticelli, Van Gogh, Modigliani, etc. are kept here. Price entrance ticket for an adult - 20 euros. Moreover, the time spent in the gallery is strictly limited - you can be here for no more than 2 hours. Purely theoretically, if you plan to visit this gallery and the Colosseum, then it will be more profitable for you to buy a Roma Pass card, but keep in mind that then you will still need to book your time to visit this gallery 1-2 weeks in advance, and the savings will be 5-10 Euro.

In any case, even without any museums, there are places to take a walk in the Borghese Gardens. Over 70 hectares of cooling greenery! On one of the paths, among the Italian heroes, there is a large honorary monument to Pushkin.

It's time to relax and then go to the bar. Yes, yes, Italy is the place where even the most notorious nerds can hang out in bars. After all, a “bar” is nothing more than a “coffee shop”. Great, right?

Coppede Quarter

A little further from the Borghese Gardens is one of the most expensive quarters of Rome. Housing here is sooooo expensive (it never drops below a million euros!), but you can stroll through the streets of “the most fabulous Roman quarter,” as it is often called, with any budget. The concept was developed by one architect - Gino Coppede - and is a mixture of almost all known styles.

There aren't many coffee shops or eateries here, so plan on your strength when you go to this area.

Second day in Rome

Colosseum + Palatine Hill + Roman Forum

Rome is one of the most famous places on the planet, home to incredible amount antiquities. Can you imagine - columns, stones that have been preserved since “BC”?! The same Colosseum, the photo of which we all remember from history lessons at school, is standing in front of you, and you can even touch it! Remains of the temples of the Holy Roman Empire...The popularity of these places these days is breaking all records, and whenever possible you should try to buy a ticket in advance.

However, even if you haven’t done this, and you really don’t like standing in line, there is an option. Immediately upon exiting the metro, you will be surrounded by dozens of guides selling their services. The guides can spot Russians quite easily, so you won’t get through unnoticed. There is no need to queue with a guide.

For a walk along the Palatine Hill (from which the city of Rome began) and the Roman Forum, I used the route from the izi.travel application. He takes us along a somewhat atypical route, which allows us to at least slightly avoid the crowds of tourists.

A ticket at the box office costs 12.5 euros, payment only by card! This includes visits to the Colosseum, Palantine Hill and the Roman Forum. This can be done in two days - that’s exactly how long the ticket is valid.

The easiest way to get to the Colosseum is to get off at the metro station of the same name. Underground, in the Roman metro, fashion shows are broadcast, and imposing Italians often sit nearby. On this trip, there was a man sitting to my left, carefully reading mathematical formulas. And he seems to be dressed usually - a sweater, jeans, but on top is a stylish double-breasted coat made of high-quality wool. All this together looks very noble.

After such a history-filled day, you might want to head to the Trastevere area, on the other side of the river. They say that this is the most “picturesque in terms of its Italianness” area. There is also the Gianicolo hill, from which a stunning panorama of the entire city opens. Apparently my hands were shaking especially strongly from emotions, so there won’t be a photo of Rome at night :(.

Oh, this Vatican! Pilgrims from all over the world have been trying to get here for more than two thousand years! Once upon a time, getting to this state within a state could have been the goal of a lifetime, but now it is enough to buy an inexpensive plane ticket. What wonderful times we live in!

The Vatican Museums can be explored almost endlessly, but if you don’t have that much time, or rather, very little of it at all, then plan on St. Peter’s Basilica, the first pope. This is the place where all words fade and camera lenses go down. Pointless. It is impossible to stop at something and snatch a photo from the overall beauty. An incredible creation of human hands. Encyclopedia of labor and art. You can go to special places for prayers where photography is prohibited and real silence is observed. Only the candle sways. The main thing is not to lose the thread of conversation with God in such a huge number of things, statues, paintings and decorations.

If you only want St. Peter's Basilica, go to the shorter line - you don't need to buy tickets, just go through security.

If you do come during the season, come at least an hour before opening, so as not to spend half a day in line. You can visit the notorious Sistine Chapel for 16 euros (full ticket). The price includes all museums in the complex. The queues are kilometre-long, so we recommend that you buy tickets in advance on the official Vatican website.
A note for lovers of printed materials - go to the post office right on St. Peter's Square, next to the queues for the cathedral. A postcard from the Vatican costs only 0.50 euros, and shipping costs 1-3 euros. A wonderful greeting for parents and friends.

Beware of strikes! Strike is another Italian attraction that was revealed in all its glory on this trip. Living in an apartment right next to the metro and an hour’s drive from the airport, you somehow don’t think about leaving much in advance. But when the nearest metro station is closed, and the next one too, and the whole city is stuck in traffic jams and you walk faster than a taxi, you begin to realize that the plane can fly away without you.
Thank God, everything turned out to be a 40-minute walk-jog with a backpack through half the city - trains did run from Termini station. Locals told us that nowadays similar strikes by transport workers occur once a month, but of course, each time on a different date. Now I understand why accommodation near Termini Station is so popular

Where I lived in Rome

I lived in an apartment that I booked through AirBnb. I'm very pleased. At the cost of a regular hotel room The result is spacious housing, with a full kitchen and an excellent entrance. If you have never booked through AirBnb, then read my first booking guide.

Two following photos: apartments that I rented through this site.

What else to see in Rome

I wholeheartedly recommend taking a closer look at excursions from local residents. Modern young guides understand perfectly well how tired everyone is of boring babble and try to present information in an interesting and fun way. It makes sense to take at least one excursion to get a deeper feel for the city.

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, you may have transit or a cruise ship takes 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 pass the main a tourist route, and on your own, you need good map, comfortable shoes, great 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 it will be useful to you detailed route in 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 incredible beautiful city, throw 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

Next 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 observation deck Vittoriano

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 main symbol Rome, the center of attraction for all tourists, legendary amphitheater Coliseum!

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 whole 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 most tourist season, end of November – beginning of 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 go up on foot. spiral staircase 231 steps. 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 it is 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”, antique monument, which is also 2000 years old. Initially it was a pagan temple, but in 609, by order of the Pope, it was renamed 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 that's not all iconic places 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 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

Rome itineraries for 1, 2 and 3 days

Especially for those who are going to Rome for a relatively short period of time and want to get to know it as closely as possible beautiful city, we have prepared several routes for walking along it. So, what can you see in Rome in one, two or three days?

Day 1 - Rome in one day

We think that no one would think of purposefully visiting Rome for just one day. As a rule, such situations arise only when Rome is used as a transit point and a long transfer is made. In this case, the question arises: how to spend this day with interest and benefit? Let's look at all the possible options.

If you are little interested in the main attractions of the city (Colosseum, Vatican, etc.) or, say, this is not your first time visiting Rome, then the most suitable solution would be not to go to the city at all, but from Fiumicino airport go straight to... .sea! The cities closest to Rome, located on the coast, are, of course, far from the most luxurious Italian resorts, but they are also quite pleasant places to relax. Read more about how and where to relax by the sea near Rome in our special article.

For those who can’t wait to see the Colosseum and other ancient sights of the “eternal city” with their own eyes, welcome to Rome! Let's see what you can see here in just one day.

Rome route on the map

Colosseum and Roman Forum

You need to start your journey around the city depending on where you are staying in Rome. If it is somewhere near the center, for example, near Termini Station, then you can safely go on foot. If you live far away, then go to the nearest metro station and go to Colosseo station. This is where our route will begin.

The first objects on our way: the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, and nearby - the Triumphal Arch of Constantine

If you only have one insignificant day in Rome, then there is absolutely no point in entering their territory - a waste of time. All the beauties can be perfectly viewed from observation platforms located along the Forum territory.

Read on our blog:

Vittoriano Monument and Piazza Venezia

After taking plenty of photographs and admiring ancient ruins Forum and the mighty Colosseum, we go to the Vittoriano monument, to Piazza Venezia.

Trevi Fountain

After seeing all the sights here, we walk along Via Cesare Battisti (if you stand with your back to Vittoriano and look at the square, then to the right), and then turn into Piazza santi Apostoli - we move towards the famous Trevi Fountain. On our way we will meet several more interesting objects. We need to walk about 600 meters and we will get to the Trevi Fountain - one of the most beautiful fountains in the world.

Don't forget to throw a coin into it - this is a mandatory item on every traveler's list of top things to do in Rome.

From Trevi we go out to Piazza Colonna and move towards the Pantheon, about 600 meters.

I think it's time to rest and refresh yourself, isn't it? Not far from the Pantheon there is a coffee shop La Casa Del Caffè Tazza D"oro (marked on the map) - here, according to most, is the best coffee in the city.

Pantheon and Piazza Navona

Having rested here, we move to the Pantheon. Be sure to go inside (entrance is free).

From the Pantheon it is just a few steps to Piazza Navona - one of the most beautiful and picturesque in Rome.

After Navona, if you still have some strength left, we go to the coast of the Tiber. From here you have an excellent view of another significant landmark of Rome - Castel Sant'Angelo (Mausoleum of Hadrian). But for now, we are walking past it - we’ll leave it for the second day (who has only one day in Rome - you can cross the bridge and walk to the castle if you have any strength left). We move in a straight line to Plaza de España and Spanish Steps. You need to walk a little less than a kilometer.

Plaza de España

Plaza de España - final destination walking around Rome on the first day. Total length route - 4.5 km. If you walk slowly and pay due attention to all the sights, then you will find yourself at Piazza di Spagna by evening. Here is the Spagna metro station, which will take us home.

On the first day you can also use interesting excursions to Rome from Russian-speaking guides. They will not only guide you along a similar route, but will also tell you a lot interesting information about the culture and history of this great city. Not only group groups to choose from walking tours, but also individual, on personal transport your guide! More information about excursions is at the end of the article.

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Rome 2 day

If anyone thinks that all the most interesting things in Rome were seen on the first day, then they are greatly mistaken. Ahead of us is a tour of one of the most popular attractions in Italy, as well as a walk through the most colorful area of its capital.

Probably everyone knows that the Vatican is a separate independent state, which is the smallest in the world. It can be called small not only in relation to the concept of “state”, but also in relation to the size of the city itself. In addition, half of its entire territory is inaccessible to ordinary tourists. But even that insignificant part that remains is incredibly interesting and popular - it’s not for nothing that the Vatican attracts millions of tourists.

Route Rome - Trastevere on the map

Before crossing the Vatican border, it is worth taking a look at the territory of another very interesting object, located nearby - the Mausoleum of Hadrian, or the Castle of the Holy Angel. It can be seen from almost any point on the Tiber embankment, but you can’t even imagine what a wonderful view opens from here to Rome itself.

Next we go directly to the Vatican. A few minutes later we emerge into St. Peter's Square, and right in front of us rises the colossal, magnificent St. Peter's Basilica. Actually, what you see in front of you is the Vatican, or rather that part of it that is accessible to us mere mortals :)

What else do we see here, besides the cathedral, the obelisk and two semicircular colonnades? Right! A long line trying to get inside. And we need to defend it. Necessarily! Having accomplished this feat, we buy a ticket (5 euros) and climb to the Dome of St. Peter's Basilica, from where an unforgettable view of Rome opens. Do you remember the list of things that you definitely need to do in Rome? :) Read more about visiting the Vatican and climbing the dome -.

From the dome we descend directly into the cathedral - its decoration will also amaze you with its beauty. Next, we recommend that you visit the Vatican Museum. Even if you are not an art lover, believe me, this place is worth a visit. At least for the sake of the Sistine Chapel. Tickets can be pre-purchased online (16 euros), thus avoiding the long queue.

Regardless of whether you decide to visit the Vatican Museum or not, our journey is not over yet. We leave the Vatican and go to the territory of the Trastevere district - a popular historical district Rome, which still preserves the true Italian atmosphere, culture and traditions. This is where the best pizzerias in the city are located (we have marked them on the map).

There are no popular attractions here, but we didn’t come to Rome only for them, did we? Actually, your route along Trastevere can be adjusted as you wish. We'll give you just a couple of tips: be sure to go through its center - Piazza Santa Maria in Transvere, and also take a walk along the Tiber. Having reached the island of Tiberina, you can cross the bridge and find yourself in fact in the center of Rome, where metro stations are located very close.

We recommend that you go through the whole of Trastevere and turn at the Ponte Testaccio bridge. Then walk a little more and come to another landmark of Rome - the Pyramid of Cestius. And right here is the Piramide metro station, which will be the end point of our walk around Rome.

Rome for 3 days

What to do in Rome on day 3? Finding a detailed route around the city is quite difficult, since the remaining attractions are located in spots around the city, away from the historical center, which means you need to take a special trip. For example, Villa Borghese is urban landscape park, where you can retire and be in silence, and also take a break from the scorching heat (if you are visiting Rome in the summer). Another popular attraction is the Baths of Caracalla - huge ruins of ancient baths, the construction of which began in the 2nd century BC.

Some rules for finding cheap air tickets can be found in this article.

Cheap housing

Every traveler, of course, wants to optimize their costs and find good hotel(or apartments) in terms of price/quality ratio. Thus, the more options you are offered, the more likely you are to find the best one. Therefore, your search can be greatly facilitated by the Hotellook service, which searches for the most the best systems accommodation reservations.

You don't need to compare prices on different services yourself - Hotellook will do it for you!

Insurance

To obtain a Schengen visa, as is known, the list of required documents includes an insurance policy for those traveling abroad.

When traveling to other countries where a visa is not required, taking out an insurance policy for the safety of you and your family members will also not be amiss, especially if you are traveling with children.

Excursions

The best way to get to know a new city is through guided tours from local residents. To do this, many travelers use services such as Sputnik8.

Coming to tourist places for a couple of days, travelers strive to see beyond a short time as many famous landmarks as possible. 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 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 to 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 the world was built in his image. 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 see 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

Noble's Palace Italian family The column is one of the largest works of ancient palace architecture, so a 2-day excursion program According to Rome, it must be turned on. 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 very famous fountain 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. Help you plan your route around Rome on your own experienced travelers on the Vinsky forum.

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 maze 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;

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 Catholic world. 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. Exhibited in the Vatican Museums great amount collections of world art, for studying of 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. 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.

On Capitol Square you can go down the ancient stairs, 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 famous stairs 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 ones independent trips to the beautiful capital of Italy.

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