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The Borghese Gardens were created in the 17th century on the grounds of vineyards belonging to Cardinal Scipio Borghese. Within the gardens stands the Villa Borghese, which belonged to him. The extensive municipal park is accessible for free and allows you to take a break from the heat in summer.

The best place to admire the beautiful Piazza del Popolo is to stand with your back to the main gate visible at the northern end, with the obelisk and two churches in front.
The piazza was designed by the French architect Giuseppe Valadier in the early 19th century, between 1811 and 182. The 34-metre-long obelisk standing in front of the piazza, including its base, comes from Egypt and is a tribute to Emperor Augustus’ victory over Egypt.

Piazza di Spagna is one of the most famous places on earth . This area includes the ancient ‘Platea Trinitas’ (open area of the Trinity), which once housed the French and Spanish embassies.
Perhaps it was the presence of French and Spanish diplomats that contributed to the name of the square and to the stylistic change of the area, majestically designed by some of the greatest artists of the 16th and 17th centuries.

Roman statues at piazza in old medieval city among traditional italian houses and street lamps. Famous landmark. Touristic destination for vacation.

The most famous fountain in Rome, and perhaps in the whole world. The Baroque work of art depicts the god of the seas, Neptune, surrounded by the sea deities Tritons. On either side are statues symbolising abundance and health. Neptune is shown riding a chariot harnessed to two creatures, a combination of horse and fish. One is agitated and the other is calm, symbolising the sea storm and the quietness of the sea.

It was built in 135 AD by order of Hadrian, who wanted it to be the mausoleum of the imperial family. However, Emperor Marcus Aurelius, who reigned from 161 to 180 AD, decided to turn it into a fortress of crucial importance for the control of the entire city.

St Peter’s Basilica is the most important Christian church in the world. It all started at the beginning of the 15th century, when Julius II decided to demolish the ancient basilica from the time of Constantine. It was completed just 100 years later, within ten years, and has a magnificent dome by Michelangelo and a Baroque façade by Carlo Moderno. The project was completed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and finally opened in 1626.

Piazza Navona is one of the most beautiful squares in Baroque Rome, but its history dates back to antiquity. In Roman times it was the ancient stadium of Domitian, built in the first century AD, which could accommodate around 30,000 spectators and was 275 metres long and 106 metres wide.

The original building dates from 27-25 BC when Augustus’ son-in-law Ottawa Agrippa built it to the gods for their victory over the Persians. After being burnt down in 80 AD, it was rebuilt by Emperor Adrian in 125 AD. The circular domed temple largely represents ancient Rome’s response to high-tech architecture.

Located in the centre of the city, Piazza Venezia was built next to the Renaissance Venetian Palace, which soon became the seat of Pope Paul II.
Its present shape was created in the twentieth century, when the equestrian statue of Victor Emmanuel II was completed and the palace was rebuilt. The Renaissance courtyard was replaced by picturesque gardens

This was an ancient Roman theatre whose construction began back in the time of Julius Caesar, who announced the construction of the theatre and dedicated it to Marcellus. The Marcellus Theatre is one of the oldest surviving public buildings in Rome. It is built very similar to the Colosseum, which was modelled on it.

The oldest square in Rome, also known as the Forum Magnum. It was the most important political, religious, commercial and social centre of ancient Rome. It was built in the 6th century BC and many important buildings were erected around it, such as the temple of Saturn, the rostrum, the temple of Vesta and the house of the Vestals, as well as the house of the high priest and the archives.

This is the most recognisable symbol of Rome throughout the world. Situated in the very centre, close to the Roman Forum. The Colosseum, or rather the Flavian Amphitheatre, was built in 80 AD by order of Emperor Vespasian, who came from the Flavian family.
The Colosseum was the largest amphitheatre in the Roman Empire – it could hold up to 50,000 spectators. The Colosseum not only hosted gladiatorial combat, but also staged plays and held games

The most famous of the seven hills of Rome, which according to tradition is believed to be the site of the Roma quadrata, or the oldest Roman settlement. According to legend, it was in a cave on the Palatine called Lupercal that a she-wolf was said to have fed Romulus and Remus.

Lovers of motor racing, you may be wondering where the idea for an oval track in Roman times came from. It was the site of the extremely popular horse races, which were one of the elements of entertainment alongside gladiatorial combat.

You are now standing in Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta, the square of the Knights of Malta. The door to it belongs to the Villa of the Priory of Malta and from its perspective you can enjoy a magnificent view in which three countries – Malta, Italy and the Vatican – can be seen simultaneously in a single line.

A marble block in the form of a medallion in the shape of a masquerade depicting a bearded face is located in the vestibule of Rome’s Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. According to legend, a person who slips their hand into the open stone mouth and lies will lose their hand.

“Tiber Island” is a tiny island that was created, according to legend, by throwing haystacks from Campo Marzio into the shallow water. It was chosen as the place of worship for the god of medicine Aesculapius (symbolised by a snake), brought to Rome from Greece after the plague in 292 BC. Thanks to this, it was also named Aesculapius Island, for which reason a hospital was soon established on it, and the tradition is still maintained today thanks to the presence of the Fatebenefratelli Hospital.

This is one of the oldest churches in Rome and the first church dedicated to Our Lady. The initiator of the construction, according to tradition, is Pope Calixtus I (217-2222). The church was built on the site where, in 38 BC, a miracle was supposed to have occurred when oil erupted and flowed all the way to the Tiber. This event was later interpreted as heralding the birth of Jesus.