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Pantheon
78,210 reviews
"Such an amazing piece of history and free entry with lots of facts on boards dotted around to read about the history the dome is a piece of roman architectural beauty well worth a visit just remember it’s now a ch...""It’s really amazing building and great design having one of best attraction in Rome with full of history The area is very crowded and full of restaurants and cafes around so you will really enjoy your time at this..."
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Colosseum
146,660 reviews
"Amazing place, well worth a visit, stunning views, must do a tour to hear the information, worth doing an early visit, skip the line tour, and if possible the Forum afterwards which is also pretty awe inspiring!""Buy your tickets at Roman forum so you don’t have to line up ages @ the Colosseum If you want a guided tour, I highly recommend because doing it solo was hard for me to understand the vast variety of ancient struc..."
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Roman Forum
24,636 reviews
"Got the entry through our Colosseum ticket, very interesting and i was surprised how large a scale it was, you can get straight from the forum to palatine hill which is where you can view the roman forum from above""... all 3 historical places, the Colosseum, Palatine Hill & the Roman Forum and we also did the guided tour which I would recommend as there is a lot to see and even if you study Roman History there will be things..."
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Palatine Hill
24,991 reviews
"We'd just been on an express tour of the Colosseum with 'Tour in the City' and wanted to see the Palentine Hill and Forum as well (your Colosseum ticket includes entry to Palentine Hill and Forum) so our Colosseum...""From the Palatine Hill you have amazing views over the Roman Forum and a little bit of Colosseum at one side and on the other side you can also see the remains of Circus Maximus."
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Piazza Navona
39,295 reviews
"The square is a fine example of Baroque Architecture, the central fountain is a masterpiece of Bernini " The Four rivers Fountain" ,the atmosphere is absolutely amazing and the entire place is a fabulous place to...""What a beautiful square (rectangle) to walk through with your loved one in the afternoon sunshine, stunning sculptured fountains / building facades lovely shops / restaurants to visit, this was a must visit for us..."
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Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
16,074 reviews
"In addition to being a beautiful building with a huge cupola and several beautiful chapels, there was a mass going on in one of the side chapels, and priests taking confession (in several languages).""Fantastic mosaics, marble statues masterpieces, great ceiling,....and the most important is crowned and precious stones inlaid picture of Virgin Mary with Jesus above the main altar."
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Trevi Fountain
101,879 reviews
"... sunrise cos after that it’s mental lots of little shops and gelato places surround it beware of pick pockets it’s so busy with crowds that people bump into you all the time, was a gorgeous fountain though and ...""Loved this fountain Just beautiful Well worth the walk.Looks amazing at night.Best to go early morning or late at night as can be busy with large crowds"
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Galleria Borghese
17,654 reviews
"Our tour focused on 2 main things: The amazing Bernini sculptures, Caravaggio paintings Most notable were: Apollo & daphne David Rape of Proserpina Our guide was so passionate and invested in art, and made the tou...""Renting the optional hand-held audio guide is very helpful in appreciating the beauty and history of the most popular items in the Museum's collection."
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Trastevere
16,951 reviews
"... of bars, many of tourists go to this area to have a good dinner and often with music ambiance; charming narrow streets and colorful painted houses; very lively in the evening and calm or peaceful in the morning.""... very attractive and relaxing, aside from some excellent attractions like Villa Farnesina, Galleria Corsini, the botanical garden with great views of Rome, and Basilica of Santa Maria with its superlative mosaics."
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Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo
14,237 reviews
"As an historic place in its own right it is also well worth a visit, with history dating back to its original purpose as Hadrian's mausoleum and its continuing role in the story of Rome.""Including a range of displays from armour, weaponry (including catapults), furnished papal apartments and a cafe with great views from the terrace, there was plenty of information posted about the various uses of..."
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Domus Aurea
1,324 reviews
"You go in your designated time group and don fetching hairnets and hard hats before being led underground by one of the archaeologists fortunate enough to work at the site and who will be very passionate about the...""This is a working archaeological site with tours running at the weekend conducted by the archaeological team to raise money and awareness of the project."
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Villa Borghese
7,867 reviews
"We walked and walked enjoying the truly beautiful park and other attractions - Villa Medici, garden, fountains, zoo - it was truly picturesque and incredible.""It is a large area of beautiful ancient trees, with fountains and ornaments, a delightful small lake where you can row a boat, a Biopark/zoo, an innovative cinema with a great cafe, and great museums as the Borghe..."
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Palazzo Doria Pamphilj
2,618 reviews
"The complimentary audio guide is a very personalized glimpse into the world of one of Rome’s most important aristocratic families, their colorful lives, and their sense of duty to maintain their rich history for all.""This palazzo houses the Pamphilj family collection of art, and the audio tour is narrated by a younger descendant who currently lives in the palazzo, and who gives it a intimate and personal touch, telling stories..."
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Centro Storico
6,070 reviews
"It’s always amazing visiting Rome and if you also enjoy the heat, August is a good month to visi.""... Vatican, Roman Forum, Colosseum and Palatine Hill and on day two wander the streets seeing Capitoline Hill (and the amazing museum), Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona and over to Trastevere."
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Basilica of San Clemente
4,344 reviews
"Really interesting to go deeper and deeper underground to San Clemente's home, the the Church where early Christians secretly worshiped and then the current Church on the modern day street level.""As you descend the crude, uneven stairs the air becomes heavier with a cave-like aroma, soon you enter the fourth century church of St. Clement, and in the soft light you see the amazing frescoes that survive."
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Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Massimo alle Terme
2,341 reviews
"This museum is a must: the finest collection of Roman artifacts from excavations in the City: fabulous mosaics ,gorgeous wall paintings, jewellery , coins and ancient sculpture- including two versions of Myron’s D...""Glad we found it as it houses some spectacular exhibits including the Boxer at Rest bronze, Discus Thrower marble, bronzes from the Boats of Nemi, and a fantastic collection of mosaics and frescoes."
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Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
8,029 reviews
"Be sure to visit also the Baptistery of the basilica (near the gigantic Egyptian obelisk on the right side of the basilica) and the Scala Santa (right across the street).""It's a great day out for those WHOM are interested in history and architect of this Basilica and Victoria Emmanuelle is buried here in the BASILICA of ST JOHN LATERN ."
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Piazza Venezia
3,369 reviews
"The most spectacular features are the everlasting flame, eternally shining and burning in front of the altar, which are always guarded by two soldiers - representing and marking the grave of the “Unknown Soldier”...""It is also the location of Victor Emmanuel Monument honoring the first king of unified Italy."
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Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II
12,058 reviews
"A beautiful huge monument right in the centre of rome its amazing free to go inside lovely views from up on the roof big space where you can also have a sit in the sun and a rest.Lovely to see at night when its li...""... a large Corinthian colonnade, a large stairway, some fountains, a statue of Vittorio Emmanuele II, the statues of goddess Victoria in a quadriga (on the both sides of the monument), the tomb of Unknown Soldier."
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Terme di Caracalla
2,465 reviews
"Situated on the route one would take when walking from the Circus Maximus, the ancient Roman racetrack ruins, to the Porta Sebastiano, the southern gate of Rome's surrounding ancient walls leading to the Via Appia...""Impressive ruins bought to life with the addition of Virtual Reality goggles (VR option gives you 1hr50mins to see the ruins, to save money share a pair as there are only 10 points along the route to use them so i..."
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Piazza del Popolo
4,226 reviews
"From our wonderful hotel, Rome Style (near the Spanish Steps) we strolled along Via del Bubuino popping in dozens of churches (to view free amazing art) and enjoy delightful shopping, both high-end world renowned...""The twin churches, the 1900years old second tallest Egyptian obelisk in Rome and lion fountains, the Neptune statue cluster, the museum, the greenery towards Pincio etc etc are all just breathtaking."
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San Pietro in Vincoli
5,458 reviews
"Half way along Via Cavour, on the right, you meet the steep steps of Via San Francesco di Paola: by climbing these narrow steps you reach Piazza di San Pietro in Vincoli, dominated by the sixteenth-century façade...""Here we admired a magnificent painted ceiling, the reliquary with the chains of St Peter, a mosaic of St Sebastian, and some beautiful frescoes."
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Santa Maria della Vittoria
2,612 reviews
"One of the most notable parts of the church is the Cornaro Chapel that houses the Ecstasy of Saint Teresa, a sculpture by Bernini that is considered to be a sculptural masterpiece of the Baroque period.""The church of Santa Maria della Vittoria was fairly close to Termini station, and when we went inside it became obvious what a truly beautiful church it is."
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Church of St. Louis of the French
5,395 reviews
"That said, make sure you bring some euro coins to operate the chapel's lights, as Caravaggio's tenebrism, ironically, does require a little illumination.""CHURCH OF ST LOUIS OF THE FRENCH is a beautiful church that you will pass if your walking from Piazza Navona towards the Pantheon and is yet another beautiful church in this most gorgeous of cities."
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Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola
3,808 reviews
"On a delightful Rococo piazza.Has a Carlo Maderno Facada.Has 2 amazing frescoes by Andrea Pozzo which depict a fake dome and St Ignatius Loyola being welcomed to heaven.""We stopped in on our way to the Pantheon and while our objective was to see the Pantheon we were so glad to have stumbled across this beautiful church."
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Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary
909 reviews
"Another Tripadvisor found gem, this beautiful cat sanctuary is set amongst some fabulous ancient ruins, where 130 lovely feline friends are living their best life, cared for by huge hearted volunteers.""Definitely worth a visit for animal lovers - and any donations or purchases are gratefully received."
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Piazza di Spagna
1,960 reviews
"You can enjoy the beauty of Spanish Steps, Trinita' dei Monti Church, Spanish Embassy, lots of nice shops and boutiques and much much more!""Wonderful photo opportunities abound,the Spanish Steps looking up towards the church or ascend the steps to take in the views of the Via Condotti and the Rome skyline."
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Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia
716 reviews
"It is one of the most important museums in the world dedicated to Etruscan civilization and the most important Etruscan museum in Italy, housed in a magnificent Renaissance villa.""Located on the via Flaminia, about a 15 minute walk north of the Piazza del Popolo in Rome, the Villa Giulia Was built by Pope Julius III in the early 1550s as a stopping point for dignitaries visiting Rome, befor..."