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Church of San Luigi dei Francesi
Ollie #1 of 459 attractions in Rome
5 of 5 stars 105 reviews
Owner description: The famous painter Caravaggio (1573-1610) was commissioned to paint for this church, where in one of its chapels is his realistic naturalism in three...... more » Owner description: The famous painter Caravaggio (1573-1610) was commissioned to paint for this church, where in one of its chapels is his realistic naturalism in three scenes of the life of St. Matthew. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Churches/ Cathedrals
Distance  2.0 km from city centre
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Le Domus Romane di Palazzo Valentini
Ollie #2 of 459 attractions in Rome
5 of 5 stars 66 reviews
Attraction type  Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
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Basilica di San Clemente
Ollie #3 of 459 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 185 reviews
Owner description: Constructed between 1110 and 1130, this church of San Clemente is not one, but three churches built one above the other, with ruins dating from the...... more » Owner description: Constructed between 1110 and 1130, this church of San Clemente is not one, but three churches built one above the other, with ruins dating from the earliest Christian times. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Ancient Ruins; Churches/ Cathedrals
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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San Giovanni in Laterano
Ollie #4 of 459 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 205 reviews
Known to be the first church in Christendom, this church belongs to the Vatican and has the privileges of extraterritoriality.
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites; Churches/ Cathedrals
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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Pantheon
Ollie #5 of 459 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 1,764 reviews

Background:  When the ancient Romans built their temples, they often built a tall staircase to the front to protect the building from frequent floods of the Tiber River.  The... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Ancient Ruins
Distance  1.7 km from city centre
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Palazzo Massimo alle Terme
Ollie #6 of 459 attractions in Rome
5 of 5 stars 38 reviews
Built onto the ruins of the Domitian theater, this splendid palazzo houses beautiful mosaics and Roman statuary.
Attraction type  Art Museums; Art Galleries; Speciality Museums
Distance  1.3 km from city centre
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Colosseum (Colosseo)
Ollie #7 of 459 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 2,460 reviews

The Colosseum, also called the Flavian Ampitheater, is one of the great works of Roman engineering. In the 1st century AD, when it was built, it was the site of gladiator fights... more »

Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Historic Sites
Distance  0.1 km from city centre
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Galleria Borghese
Ollie #8 of 459 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 731 reviews

This museum houses Cardinal Scipione Borghese's art collection, including exquisite sculptures by Bernini. Definitely do not miss this museum on your trip to Rome-- reservations... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  2.6 km from city centre
Coloseum
Ollie #9 of 459 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 121 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Ancient Ruins; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
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St. Paul Outside the Walls (Basilica di San Paolo Fuori le Mura)
Ollie #10 of 459 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 142 reviews
Owner description: Begun in 1859 under the name of "Grace Church," this church has been designated as a National Monument by the Italian Government due to its artistic...... more » Owner description: Begun in 1859 under the name of "Grace Church," this church has been designated as a National Monument by the Italian Government due to its artistic and aesthetic value. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Sites; Churches/ Cathedrals
Distance  3.9 km from city centre
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Church of Sant'Ignazio Di Loyola
Ollie #11 of 459 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 77 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; Churches/ Cathedrals
Distance  1.6 km from city centre
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Villa Borghese
Ollie #12 of 459 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 384 reviews
Owner description: Famous villa constructed at the beginning of the 17th century for Cardinal Scipione Caffarelli Borghese, nephew of Pope Paul V, which is surrounded by...... more » Owner description: Famous villa constructed at the beginning of the 17th century for Cardinal Scipione Caffarelli Borghese, nephew of Pope Paul V, which is surrounded by one of the largest and most beautiful public parks in Rome. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Gardens; Art Galleries; Parks; Architectural Buildings
Distance  2.6 km from city centre
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Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi)
Ollie #13 of 459 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 1,967 reviews
Certainly the most famous and photographed fountain in Rome, legend has it that whoever throws a coin into the pond will return to Rome.
Attraction type  Fountains; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
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Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
Ollie #14 of 459 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 221 reviews
One of seven pilgrimage basilicas in the world, this church was founded in 432 AD and is where the famous architect Bernini is buried.
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Sites; Churches/ Cathedrals
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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Pincio Gardens (Monte Pincio)
Ollie #15 of 459 attractions in Rome
5 of 5 stars 46 reviews
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  2.7 km from city centre
Rome Airport Transportation Private Tours
Ollie #16 of 459 attractions in Rome
5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Owner description: Rome Airport Transportation: Is leader for tourism with the car rental services with driver and limousine rental in Rome. Transfers Rome Airport from...... more » Owner description: Rome Airport Transportation: Is leader for tourism with the car rental services with driver and limousine rental in Rome. Transfers Rome Airport from Fiumicino and Ciampino. Transfers from Civitavecchia port to FCO. « less
Attraction type  Transportation
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Chiesa del Gesu
Ollie #17 of 459 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 68 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Churches/ Cathedrals
Distance  1.4 km from city centre
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St. Peter in Chains (San Pietro in Vincoli)
Ollie #18 of 459 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 177 reviews
This 5th-century church features Michelangelo's sculpture of Moses that adorns the incomplete tomb of Pope Julius II.
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites; Churches/ Cathedrals
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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Santa Maria della Vittoria
Ollie #19 of 459 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 47 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites; Churches/ Cathedrals
Distance  1.6 km from city centre
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Piazza Navona
Ollie #20 of 459 attractions in Rome
4.5 of 5 stars 907 reviews
Owner description: The most outstanding square of the Baroque period in Rome features Bernini's Fountain of Rivers at its center as it faces Borromini's church, Sant'...... more » Owner description: The most outstanding square of the Baroque period in Rome features Bernini's Fountain of Rivers at its center as it faces Borromini's church, Sant' Agnese in Agone. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  2.0 km from city centre