They run (do not go, namely run) to the Colosseum, then to the Vatican, visit the Capitol Hill, the Forum, the baths of Caracalla. After the excursions, the head is usually full of a jumble of places, people, paintings, sculptures, pasta, pizza, mozzarella and fountains.
Probably, visiting all the listed places is correct, but if you went to Rome together on a romantic trip or just without a purpose, Ok THERE will offer you another route that you need to take slowly, stopping here and there - for coffee, a glass of wine, pizza, pasta or a portion of delicious ice cream.
- You can start the walk from the Plaza de España, on which there is Spanish Steps and cute graceful fountain of Barcaccia(Bernini the father). By the way, you can drink water in Rome from every column and from every fountain. There is a teahouse next to the Spanish Steps - Tea Room "Babington" s ", existing there since 1893. It serves authentic English sandwiches, muffins and great tea.
- From the Spanish Steps, along the small narrow streets of medieval Rome, you can continue to the side Pantheon built in 126 AD by the emperor Hadrian on the site of the previous Pantheon erected by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, as evidenced by the inscription on the pediment. Since 609, the Pantheon has been Catholic Church Saint Mary and the Martyrs... The building is extraordinary! To understand the greatness of the Roman Empire, be sure to visit it - the power of this temple is amazing.
Be sure to sit in a cafe near the Pantheon, have a cappuccino with brioche, for example, with custard... These cafes serve the best espresso and cappuccino in the city, musicians perform on the square, singing Italian and French songs with guitar and accordion.
- After taking a break from the Pantheon, walk to Campo dei Fiore square- Squares of flowers. Every day (except Sunday) until 14:00 there is a market where they sell vegetables, fruits, meat products, spices and flowers. Here you can have a bite to eat by purchasing a ham sandwich from a local vendor, and a drink in a nearby shop - "Italian cola" Chinotto or Chino, which is made from citrus fruits. You can eat while sitting on the side of the fountain or on a pedestal monument to Giordano Bruno.
There is also a self-service cafe with its own bakery on the square, where you can buy a slice of pizza or bruschetta, fresh bread, brioche or a sandwich. You can dine across the Tiber River, in the Trastevere area... The Romans themselves have lunch and dinner there, and there are many family-run restaurants in this area with delicious food and attractive prices. To get from Campo dei Fiore to Trastevere to get really hungry, I suggest the following route: Piazza Venezia, Orsini Palace, the Jewish ghetto, through the Teberina island, where the city hospital has been located since the Middle Ages, where, as they say, they filmed film "The Adventures of Italians in Russia".
- After lunch, go to Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere, built in the III century (even before the division of the Christian church into Catholic and Orthodox) with a beautiful mosaic inside, and then climb the Janiculum - one of the seven hills of Rome. According to legend, it was on the Janiculum that Saint Peter was crucified, and from its observation area magnificent view of Rome... Back down to the Trastevere area, have an espresso with ice cream or a glass of wine with bruschetta, for example, in a restaurant Sabatini in Trastevere... Italians only drink cappuccino for breakfast and espresso the rest of the day.
- You can complete the walk and daylight hours in Rome in the Vatican stepping over the invisible border line at St. Peter's Square. Around six - half past seven in the evening, St. Peter's Cathedral is almost empty, which very rare... Skip the line and the crowds you can admire Drinking Michelangelo- the only sculpture signed by the master - and rub the foot of the statue of St. Peter "for good luck", making a wish. For dinner, you can go back to the Pantheon area, after sending it to yourself and your loved ones postcard from the post office of the Vatican.
Rome is best known for its history dating back to the eras of Octavian, Julius Caesar and Hadrian, but it is also a fast-paced, modern and up-to-date city, with brilliant designer windows, elegant hotels and cutting-edge restaurants. Art lovers will find satisfaction in the artwork housed in the Vatican Museums, while gourmets will delight in delicious Italian cuisine. Be sure to visit Rome, one of the most romantic and inspiring cities in the world.
This 400-year-old pharmacy in the heart of the Roman Trastevere district looks like a real alchemical laboratory. Yes, in fact, it is exactly that: since the 16th century, it was ruled by the Carmelite monks who lived in a neighboring monastery. They possessed the secrets of preparing not only medicines (pills, potions, herbal tinctures, etc. were prepared right on the spot - the laboratory, along with all the tools, as well as folios of recipes have survived to this day), but also deadly poisons, which also did not disappear. - they occupy a whole closet here. Among the clients of the pharmacy were the Medici, Farnese, the Pope and other nobles. The Carmelite monastery still exists, but there are few monks left there. But, if you agree in advance (better by phone, the monks speak English - many of them, oddly enough, are from India), they will specially open a pharmacy for you, which has been a museum for half a century, and arrange an interesting excursion... Also check out the nearby 17th century church Santa Maria della Scala, which houses miraculous icon Madonna della Scala.
Address: Piazza della Scala 23, + 39-06-580-6233
Sant 'Eustachio Coffee Shop
Sant 'Eustachio Coffee ShopIn a small square between Piazza Navona and the Pantheon, this coffee house, which has existed for almost 70 years, is visited by members of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies for morning cappuccio and afternoon espresso. Here they use a special type of coffee, which is brewed according to the proprietary recipe - the result is strong and invigoratingly tasty. There is always a queue in the cafe - the locals drink moretto (the specialty of the establishment is espresso with a small amount of hot milk foam, densely sprinkled with cocoa), always standing - al volo, and tourists sit down to feast on frappe and "granita" (espresso mixed with fine ice and cream) at tiny tables in the square. Also try local pastries and dark chocolate-coated coffee beans.
Address: Piazza Sant'Eustachio, 82
Gergo handmade shoe store
A small shop of the Italian exclusive shoe brand Gergo is tucked away in the quiet Via Flaminia in northern Rome. From the center you can get here by tram (a separate adventure), but better by taxi - it only takes 10 minutes. Gergo shoes are made in a small factory in the neighboring Marche region. Italian fashionistas adore it - it is elegant, lightweight, comfortable, allowing the foot to breathe even in the heat, of exceptional quality and is worn endlessly. And also pleasantly pleases with the price. The only pity is that the assortment of the men's collection is several times richer than the women's one.
Address: Via Flaminia, 395, + 39-06 324 1147
Palazzo del Freddo Ice Cream Parlor
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Palazzo del Freddo Ice Cream Parlor
Palazzo del Freddo Ice Cream Parlor
This is not just a cafe, but really a palazzo - an area of 700 sq. m, where the famous Fassi dynasty has been producing and selling one of the most delicious and unusual ice creams in Rome every day for over 100 years. In addition to many flavors of the freshest natural ice cream (by the way, Italians consider it not only a dessert, but also quite a full-fledged meal) there is semifreddo, granita, sweets and ice cream cakes and other branded chilled desserts, the recipes of which are known only to the Fassi family.
Address: Via Principe Eugenio, 65
The terrace of the Regina Baglioni hotel
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The terrace of the Regina Baglioni hotel
View from the terrace of the Regina Baglioni
The newly opened Roman Penthouse at the Regina Baglioni occupies the entire top floor, a terrace of 260 sq. m with a 360 degree view, with an outdoor pool and jacuzzi. One of the best views of the Eternal City to date and a great place for receptions and parties - Matthew McConaughey and other celebrities who love to stay here have already tested this for themselves.
Address: Via Veneto, 72
Sicilian pastry shop I Dolci di Nonna Vincenza
The interiors of this pastry shop are similar to the old living room of a hospitable grandmother who loves to cook: antique furniture, vases with mouth-watering almond cakes, straws, marshmallows. All cakes and sweets are really baked here. old recipes Sicilian grandmother Vincenza, all the ingredients are selected and natural - like pistachios grown at the foot of Etna. We recommend trying the local pistachio pie, as well as one of the Rosoli tinctures - fig, sage, melon, licorice, etc.
Address: Piazza Monte Citorio, 116 and Via Arco del Monte, 98a / 98b
Herbal pharmacy Antica Erboristeria Romana
Erboristeria is very popular in Italy - herbal pharmacy... One of the most famous in the country is located in the very center of Rome, on a narrow street near Piazza Venezia. All Rome is registered for an appointment with the third-generation herbalist Paolo Ospici, who looks like a good magician, the owner of a pharmacy. Often he can accurately determine what you are in this moment worries without even asking about anything, but only by the facial expressions of your face and skin tone. They say that the local herbal tinctures and homeopathic preparations work wonders - Paolo Ospici's recommendations on how to be healthy body and spirit, read in the August issue of Marie Claire dedicated to Italy.
Address: Via di Torre Argentina, 15, + 39-06-6879493
Trattoria Sora Lella on Tiberina Island
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Trattoria Sora Lella on Tiberina Island photo Ferruccio de Iulis
Art studio of the artist Gian-Carlo D'Acenzi in TrasteverePhoto by Ferruccio de IulisIf you love Italian landscapes, first of all Tuscany, then you will most likely want to take the paintings of the Roman artist Jean-Carlo D'Acenzi home. Because they are a source of endorphins: looking at them, you are charged with the Italian sun and the joy of life. There are many foreigners among the admirers of D'Ashenzi's painting - many of them have been collecting his works for a long time.
Address: Via della Paglia, 12, + 39-06-5883398
Trattoria Alla Suburra
In any city besieged by tourists, places, as they say, know. For Rome, this rule is especially relevant. For simple yet delicious and soulful Roman cuisine, visit the Rione Monti quarter, to the left of the Colosseum. This is one of the oldest "popular" areas in Rome and is home to many small family trattorias. In Trattoria Alla Suburra there is never free space: on Thursdays locals go here to eat gnocchi, and on Sundays - trippa alla romana (tripe in spicy sauce with pecorino cheese).
Then this article is not for you.
But if you are a tireless traveler in search of new experiences and unusual places, then we offer you 10 interesting and unusual places in Rome.
1) Underground Rome.
Not everyone knows about the existence of another parallel Rome, which is located deep underground. Throughout the ages, people have been attracted by the opportunity to use the underground part of the city. Lack of space for city development, insufficient number of building material, shelter from enemies - these are the main reasons for the emergence of an underground city.Today, archaeologists know about hundreds of dungeons in Rome, which you can visit - mitreriums (sanctuaries of the god Mithra), aqueducts, crypts of famous basilicas, catacombs, caves under villas, ancient Roman cisterns, the Great Cesspool and much more.
Fascinating underground journeys are arranged by two competing firms. We look at the schedule on their websites.
www.sotterraneidiroma.it
www.romasotterranea.it
2) Etruscan Museum at Villa Julia.
The Etruscan Museum at Villa Giulia is one of the most important museums dedicated to this mysterious people.
The museum was founded in 1889 and contains a rich collection of the pre-Roman period.
Here is kept the famous funerary monument made of terracotta, which depicts a married couple - a touching couple reclining on their deathbed.
Another important exhibit is the Pyrgi tablets. These are three gold plates with inscriptions in Etruscan and Punic languages.
The museum has a large collection jewelry the Etruscans are known to be skilled craftsmen. A curious room with erotic paintings on dishes and vases (children under 16 are better off skipping this room).
Address: piazzale di Villa Giulia, 9
3) Palazzo dell Civilta del Lavoro (Palace of the Workers' Civilization) or simply the Square Colosseum.
Square colosseum- a symbol of Rome in the XX century. It is located in the EUR quarter. The Square Colosseum was designed by Benito Mussolini by the architects Giovanni Guerrini, Ernesto Bruno La Padula and Mario Romano in 1938-43. The geometric palazzo covers 8,400 square meters and rises to a height of 50 meters. The facade is made of 6 rows (we consider letters B-e-n-i-t-o), consisting of 9 arches (again, we count the letters M-u-s-s-o-l-i-n-i).
The statues surrounding the palace symbolize arts, crafts and characteristics valuable in modern society: Heroism, Music, Craft, Political genius, Social order, Work, Agriculture, Philosophy, Commerce, Manufacturing, Archeology, Astronomy, History, Genius of invention, Architecture, Law, Navigation Championship, Sculpture, Mathematics, Theatrical Talent, Chemistry, Publishing House, Medicine, Geography, Physics, Poetry Genius, Painting and Military Art Genius.
The square Colosseum has its own charm, in the rays of the rising sun it seems to have descended from the paintings of De Chirico, striking in its power and laconic form.
In the early morning of March 24, 1944, 335 arrested persons, including partisans and civilians, were taken to via Ardeatina, where she was ancient cave... With their hands tied behind their backs, they were ordered to kneel down and shot, after which explosions thundered, leaving behind only a pile of stones.
So the Germans responded to the military action of the resistance movement, as a result of which 33 German police officers were killed, the life of each of them was estimated at ten Italian lives.
Three months after the liberation of Rome, the cave was cleared of the rubble, the relatives of the killed tried to identify the pieces of the bodies of relatives from the mass grave.
In 1949, a mausoleum in a grotto was erected on this site, which looks more like a sanctuary than a pompous memorial. In the cave halls there are identical graves with 323 names, 12 remained unidentified.
In front of the entrance to the tomb, a monument to the dead was erected so that subsequent generations would not forget history.
7) Cinecitta.
Cinecitta " Is a famous Italian film studio located in Rome.Cinecitta was discovered under Benito Mussolini in 1937. During the entire existence of the film studio, about 3,000 films were shot, 90 of which became Oscar candidates, and 47 won it. Such great directors as Federico Fellini, Luchino Visconti, Martin Scorsese and many others worked here.
The cinema complex occupies 40 hectares, on which there are 22 pavilions, a huge outdoor pool and spacious avenues.
In addition, the studio hosts thematic exhibitions and excursions that open inner life the Italian "dream factory". A more expensive ticket will allow you to visit the filming taking place at the time.
Cinachitta address: Via Tuscolana, 1055. Ticket price 10 euros (20 euros with a visit to the filming).
How to get there: metro line A - to the Cinecitta stop.
Exhibition opening hours: from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm (tickets are sold until 4.30 pm).
Filming visits: every day, except Tuesday, at 10.00, 11.30 (also English), 13.00, 14.00, 15.15 (also English), 16.30
Closed: Tuesday.
Site: www.cinecittastudios.it
8) San Lorenzo.
The Roman Quarter of San Lorenzo is popular with students, not tourists. There are no ancient Roman ruins and baroque churches, but the spirit of reckless youth, cheap cafes and freedom-loving graffiti reigns. In the evening and at night, numerous hangouts invite guests to visit them, wineries turn on cozy lights, and books are sold at half price.
In the last century, Pier Paolo Pasolini and Alberto Moravia drew their inspiration from San Lorenzo, finding heroes for their works. But new times give birth to new heroes, who are in abundance on the streets of San Lorenzo.
9) Matattoyo in Testaccio.
Mattatoio- a former slaughterhouse located in the Testaccio area.
The slaughterhouse was closed in 1975 and moved to a new location. Then it housed fire services and the Faculty of Architecture. In 2002, it was decided to give a huge complex, occupying about 100 thousand square meters, for contemporary art.
So it appeared MACRO (www.macro.roma.museum) - a huge gallery where exhibitions are held contemporary art and various events. The permanent exhibition includes 600 works by artists of the 20th century.
10) Villa Borghese.
Villa Borghese- a huge park in Rome, which is called the green heart of the city. The park covers 80 hectares and is, indeed, broken in the shape of a heart.
Most often they come here to visit the Borghese Gallery - an art museum, which contains such masterpieces as sculptures by Bernini, Canova, paintings by Titian, Raphael and Caravaggio.
Villa Borghese also houses a zoo, a zoological museum, a cinema house and many other buildings.
The vast park offers various routes along its paths, along which sculptures are installed, among them there are also monuments to Pushkin and Gogol.
The entrance to the park is free.
It is better to book tickets to the Borghese Gallery on the website - www.galleriaborghese.it.
To fully enjoy the experience of the sights of Rome, one week is clearly not enough. Do not despair and give up your La dolce vita if you are in Rome for a few days.
In the review, we will tell you about both world famous sights and those that are not indicated in guidebooks, but the study of the history of Rome without visiting them will not be complete.
All you have to do is choose places in the city, create a route to your taste. For example, first visit the historical sites (Colosseum, Roman Forum), the top of St. Peter's Basilica. Then walk to the Protestant cemetery, the architectural quarter of Quartiere Coppedè, to test yourself in the Ustye Pravda. And after the end of the trip, throw a coin into the fountain of di Trevi to return to Rome someday.
Near the descriptions of some attractions there are links to purchase tickets through the official service in Russian.
Brief information about Rome:
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So, stock up on a cup of coffee and time. in our review of more than 70 sights of Rome.
Transfer from airport Rome with a Russian-speaking driver.
Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi)
One of the most visited tourist attractions. Not only because of their historical significance but also because of the location.
Located on the eponymous square, the Trevi Fountain is surrounded by numerous restaurants, shops and nightclubs.
Built in the mid-1700s, di Trevi is an example of the Baroque style with a mythological bias - the god of the sea Neptune emerges from the water surrounded by faithful Tritons.
Not so long ago, a major restoration of the landmark was carried out. Rome spent 2,000,000 euros on it. In 2015, the fountain was reopened to the public.
Why throw coins into the fountain?
According to Roman legend, throwing one or more coins right hand across left shoulder, you might end up with:
- Return to Rome again.
- You will fall in love with an attractive Roman or a local beauty.
- You will marry this Roman or this beauty.
Address: Piazza di Trevi.
Nearest metro station: Barberini.
Basilica (Cathedral) of St. Peter (Basilica di San Pietro)
The Basilica is located in the Vatican in St. Peter's Square. The attraction is open daily for visiting and is free for visitors.
We recommend going up to the roof - you will be amazed by the open landscapes of Rome. If for some reason you cannot climb the 323 steps, the lift will take you upstairs for an additional fee.
Note!
The cathedral is a working church, so consider the dress code when visiting:
- No short skirts.
- No hats.
- The shoulders should be covered.
Please respect these rules.
Because St. Peter's Basilica is one of the city's main attractions - often there is a long queue to enter it.
During the tour, you will visit the naves, chapels, see works of art by Michelangelo, Bernini, Raphael.
Video about the Cathedral:
Address: Piazza San Pietro.
Castellum Sancti Angeli changed many purposes before becoming a museum that we can visit today. It was originally built as the tomb of Emperor Hadrian and his family in 123 AD.
In 403 it was rebuilt into a fortified military post. At the beginning of the 11th century, the castle housed a prison. In the 14th century, Castellum Sancti Angeli, after changing several owners, acquired ecclesiastical status. In the 19th century, the building became a prison again and, only in 1906, it was converted into a museum.
Open from 9.00 to 19.30.
Day off: Monday, January 1, December 25, May 1.
The exterior and interiors of the castle make an indelible impression on tourists.
We recommend this attraction in Rome to visit.
Address: Lungotevere Castello, 50.
Roman Forum (Foro Romano)
Located near the Colosseum, the Roman Forum is not as popular with tourists, but it is no less interesting.
This landmark shows the structure of Ancient Rome with its shrines, government houses and monuments. Most of the complex is in ruins, but even looking at them one can imagine the former grandeur of the Arch of Septimius Severus, the Temple of Saturn, the Arch of Titus and the House of the Vestal Virgins.
Opening hours: from 8.30 am to sunset.
Address: Via in Miranda.
National Museum of Rome
What is the value of the National Museum of Rome for the visitor? It houses one of the largest archaeological collections in the world.
It is clear that such a volume of exhibits would not fit in one building. To see this attraction, you need to visit 4 buildings: Palazzo Massimo alle Terme, Palazzo Altemps, Baths of Diocletian and Crypt Balba.
Palazzo Altemps
As one of the centers of the museum, Altemps Palace has been in operation since 1997. It is one of the striking examples Renaissance architecture.
Palazzo Massimo
The palace houses one of the world's greatest collections of antique art. Exhibited are paintings, mosaics, sculptures from the Roman period.
Crypt Balba
The crypt gives insight into the development of Roman society and cityscapes from antique period to the present day.
Baths of Diocletian
An extensive bath complex.
The ticket gives the opportunity to visit all the buildings of the museum.
Opening hours: 9.00 to 19.45. Closed Monday.
Pantheon
The Pantheon is open to the public every day. Opening hours are reduced on Sunday.
Built in 120 AD, it amazes with its ideal proportions. If you are into architecture, you will surely find new ideas for your creativity after inspection.
The pantheon contains the burial places of the kings Victor Emmanuel II and Umberto I. This attraction is indicated in many guidebooks as a must see.
By the way, there are several cozy cafes on Piazza Della Rotonda where you can relax with a cup of coffee, pizza or ice cream.
Address: Piazza della Rotonda.
Metro station: Barberini.
Colosseum
Built on a swampy site, the Colosseum was completed in 80 AD. The stands could accommodate up to 50,000 spectators. An engineering marvel.
Today this complex is one of the most visited of all Roman landmarks.
There are long queues at the entrance, almost at any time. It is recommended to buy tickets online - they give the right to skip the line.
The Colosseum can be visited during the day and at night (with a special ticket). Open from morning until sunset.
Address: Piazza del Colosseo.
Metro station: Colosseo.
Baths of Caracalla
How did the ancient Romans visit public baths? You have a great opportunity to see it with your own eyes. The Baths are one of the largest and best preserved examples of everyday life in ancient Rome.
Built by the emperor Caracalla in the shape of a rectangle. SPA was not only a place for water treatments, residents gathered here for sports, recreation, study.
The different parts of the spa are in the following order: Calidarium, Tepidarium, Frigidarium and Natatio. There are other zones and areas to be found around the two gymnasiums.
By purchasing your tickets to Thermes online you get access to the Tomb of Cecilia Metellus and Villa Quintili.
The tomb was built during the reign of Emperor Augustus in honor of the daughter of the Roman consul. Made in the form of a circular mausoleum.
In ancient times, Villa Quintili was the most luxurious and largest. In 151 AD, after the villa became imperial property, the territory was expanded, buildings were enlarged. The villa offers a magnificent view of the countryside.
Opening hours: from 9.00 to sunset (entrance closes one hour in advance).
On some dates, access to three points of interest will end earlier.
Address:
Baths of Caracalla: Via delle Terme di Caracalla, 52
Tomb of Cecilia Metella: Via Appia Antica, 161
Quintili in Villa: Via Appia Nuova, 1092
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Within the walls of this landmark is one of the most famous landmarks of the Vatican - the Sistine Chapel (and the famous frescoes by Michelangelo). A guided tour of the Vatican Museums gives you access to various sections of the palaces, including the Sistine Chapel.
But don't overlook the treasures housed in the museums themselves, including the spiral staircase and Raphael's rooms. The Vatican Museums are so huge that a guided tour is highly recommended. If the cost of a guide's services seems high to you, take a ticket with an audio guide - it is much cheaper.
Most visitors to museums are on Saturday, Monday, the last Sunday of the month, on holidays and rainy days.
Pay attention to the rules of dress and behavior when visiting:
- No short skirts.
- Shorts are prohibited.
- Bare-shouldered clothing is prohibited.
- It is forbidden to talk and take pictures in the Sistine Chapel.
Video about the Sistine Chapel:
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Skip-the-line tickets for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel: Access to the museum with the first group+ audio guide in Russian (map and dvd as a gift). VIP Morning Entry Ticket with audio guide. Inspection of the museum after sunset(on Fridays). Standard ticket to the Vatican Museums Standard ticket with audio guide in Russian language. |
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Allocate half a day to explore this attraction.
Address: Viale Vaticano, 97.
Church of San Luigi dei Francesi
If you are a fan of Caravaggio, be sure to include visiting this attraction on your itinerary in Rome.
The church contains three canvases by this artist in the Baroque style, including "The Calling of St. Matthew", " Martyrdom Matthew ".
The entrance to the church is free. But it closes for lunch from 12.30 to 15.00.
On Thursday, visiting hours are only until lunchtime.
You can find it in the area of Rome - Navona. Nearest metro station: Barberini.
Address: Via Santa Giovanna d'Arco 5.
Vatican Gardens by Bus + Museum and Sistine Chapel
A unique opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the famous Vatican Gardens. For a long time they were closed to the public. According to tourists, the gardens bring peace, tranquility and enjoyment of nature to a person.
You will find yourself surrounded by the beauties of nature and the works of many talented artists, inspired by their faith, love and care for the space around them. You can practically taste the sweet scent of flowers and Mediterranean plants that grow here alongside exotic spices. Be captivated by the beautiful green lawns, trees, small forest and cliff replica in the heart of Rome.
The audio guide is available in several languages, including Russian.
Duration:
approximately 40 minutes + 1 hour 30 minutes to visit the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel
Departure:
From 01.01. to 02.04 and from 31.10 to 31.12
Monday-Saturday (excluding religious holidays) at 10:30
03.04 to 28.10
Monday - Saturday (excluding religious holidays) at 11:15 am and 12:15 pm
Departure point:
ORP. PIAZZA PIO XII, N ° 9
Note:
Entrance to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel included
Personal documents are required
Currently visiting this attraction for people and wheelchairs and for children under 6 years old is not provided.
Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria
After the mention of this church by Dan Brown in his "Angels and Demons", fans of the writer's work were added to the usual tourists.
But true fans of Baroque art go to the church to admire the chapel of Cornaro Gianlorenzo Bernini, which houses the "Ecstasy of St. Teresa" statue.
According to tourists who visited it, the church and the statue leave a stunning impression.
The church is located about a kilometer west of the Barberini station.
Open daily with lunch break.
Allow about 1 hour for the inspection.
Address: Via XX Settembre 17.
Trastevere area
If you are tired of the crowds of tourists and want to experience the real Rome, head to the Trastevere area, which is the home of St. Mary.
The area is located south of the Vatican and is rarely visited by the average tourist. A leisurely stroll through Trastevere will help you to more fully experience the authenticity of the Italian capital.
There are many cafes and restaurants in the area that are not tourist-oriented, as a result, the food in them is of a higher quality, and the prices are lower.
Address: Trastevere.
Basilica of Saint Clement (Basilica di San Clemente)
The Basilica of Saint Clement is ideal for archeology enthusiasts - a pagan temple from the second century is located under a church from the fourth century, which in turn is located under a church from the 12th century.
The entrance is from the street at the 12th century building level, down the stairs to the 4th century level, and at the end you will find the sanctuary of Mithras, the god who was popular in the 2nd and 3rd centuries.
Based on the rave reviews online, the basilica is a unique attraction that will provide you with useful knowledge about the history of Rome.
Attention!
Around the church, you can meet beggars and beggars. Some of them introduce themselves as volunteers of the Church of St. Clement and require an entrance fee in the form of donations.
The entrance to the church is free! You only need to pay to visit the lower levels of the basilica.
Open daily with lunch break.
Address: Via Labicana 95.
Metro station: Colosseo.
Piazza Navona
One of the most famous squares in Rome, built at the end of the 15th century. Today it is the tourist center of the city. In addition to the many cafes and restaurants located on it, you can see both the work of modern street artists and famous historical monuments.
Piazza Navona is located a kilometer west of Barberini metro station.
Gianicolo Hill (Passeggiata del Gianicolo)
To the west of the Tiber River (next to another attraction - the Trastevere area) this hill is located.
Its summits offer an amazing view of the Eternal Rome. The landscaped area is conducive to walking and relaxing pastime.
According to travelers, the best time to visit Gianicolo Hill is at sunrise or during sunset.
You can walk up the hill along Calle Trastevere through Garibaldi.
Address: Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi.
Campo de 'Fiori
One of the unusual sights. Campo dei Fiori square has to be visited twice. During the day, as in the 1800s, there is a trade in fish and vegetables. The buildings around the square have not changed and today they are just as striking in their disorder. The houses are mixed with hotels, cafes, shopping arcades, houses of merchants.
As the sun sets in the shopping area, the bars start to boil night life Rome.
Giordano Bruno was burned in the square - a monument was erected on this place. In ancient times, public executions took place on Campo dei Fiori.
Address: Piazza Campo de 'Fiori.
Swap meet
Porta Portese comes alive on Sunday at 6 am and closes at 2 pm. For fashionistas and antiques lovers, this landmark in Rome is a must-see.
The market sells everything from books to candlesticks, but the bulk of the merchandise is clothing, both new and used.
The flea market is not often mentioned in travel guides. If you want to bring a cute original souvenir from Rome, take a moment for this part modern history cities.
Address: Piazza di Porta Portese.
Spain Square (Piazza di Spagna)
Yes, you are not mistaken, in the center of Rome, in the Campo Marzio area, there is Piazza di Spagna.
The reason for the name is very prosaic - the Spanish Embassy is located nearby.
The area is famous for its Spanish Steps. It acquires special charm in the spring because of the actively blooming azaleas. The peaks open up good views to the city.
In the 19th century, Byron and Balzac climbed this staircase.
Attention!
In the area of the landmark and on the stairs itself, there are many street vendors with an intrusive trading system.
If you are looking for quality shopping, to the west of the square on Via dei Condotti there are shop windows of famous brands: Armani, Valentino, Prada, etc.
Borghese Gallery
The gallery is located in the Borghese mansion, built in 1613-14 by the architects Flaminio Ponzio and Vasanzio, commissioned by Cardinal Scipione Borghese.
This landmark is widely known in Europe for the works of art exhibited there.
Rome is the city of seven hills. The southernmost of them - the Aventine - is located on one of the banks of the Tiber and has sheltered many attractions. Usually tourists go to the Aventine to look at the ruins of the ancient circus, the Cestius pyramid, admire the temples of San Sabina (5th century), Sant'Allecio (4th century) and others. And few people know that on the top of the hill, on the square of the Knights of Malta, there is a unique keyhole... Looking into it, you can see at once three sovereign public education- Italy, the Vatican and the Order of Malta.
Address: Aventino hill
2. Orange Garden on Aventine
Going to the Aventine just for the sake of some "hole", of course, is stupid. This place is also one of the most romantic places in Rome - Savello Park. Although the locals rarely use this name, for the Romans it is the Orange Garden on the Aventine.
It was founded in 1932 on the site where the Savelli family fortress was once (hence the name). Remnants of this ancient structure are still found among the trees.
Wonderful orange groves, slender cypress avenues and blooming oleanders create a unique atmosphere of tranquility. In addition, the garden ends with a terrace from which wonderful views the Tiber, Trastevere, the Janiculum and the Vatican.
P.S. Inedible oranges are wild.
Address: L'Aventino, Circo Massimo, Viadi Santa Sabina
Orange Garden on the Aventine 3. Bartolucci store
For many decades, 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, the family business is on their shoulders - the wooden workshop Bartolucci.
Everything in this shop is made of wood: from the Pinocchio cyclist who meets visitors at the entrance to women's jewelry. Toys, frames, boxes, watches, an exact replica of a motorcycle (!) And, of course, all kinds of Log Boy figures - your eyes run up from the variety wooden crafts... You will definitely not leave this store without a souvenir.
Address:
Via dei Pastini, 98.
Site:
bartolucci.com
Working hours: daily from 12:00 to 20:00
4. Via dei Condotti
In the center of the Italian capital lies one of the oldest and most famous Roman streets. In ancient times, it connected the Pincho Hill with the Tiber and crossed the Flaminian Way. Her name is Via Day Condotti.
Since the 18th century, this street began to acquire an aura of glitter and "glamor" - fashionable shops and ateliers grew there like mushrooms after a rain. The street now 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 of the fashionable establishments of Via Dei Condotti is the Bulgari atelier, opened more than a century ago, in 1905.
Other attractions of this street include house number 11, where one of the inventors of the radio, Guglielmo Marconi, lived; house number 68 - the residence of the Grand Master of the Order of Malta; as well as the famous cafe "Antico Kaffe Greco", where Lord Byron himself, Goethe, Liszt and Stendhal drank coffee.
Address:
strada Via dei Condotti, tra Piazza di Spagna e Via del Corso
Wiki: Via dei Condotti
5. Market Porta Portese
If the splendor and prices of Via dei Condotti suddenly make you feel bad, immediately go to the Trastevere area to one of the largest European flea markets (more than 1350 stalls).
It starts at the gates of Porta Portese (which is why it is 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. Old books, picture frames, furniture, used clothes, gramophones, telephones, toys, dishes, reproductions of paintings, watches (all kinds), military stripes ... If you wish, you can find any, including rare, goods. Prices, as it is supposed in the market, do not bite, and you can always negotiate with traders.
Address: Via Portuense & Ippolito Nievo
Working hours: every Sunday
The ancient Romans said "Habent sua fata libelli", which means "Books have their own destiny." This dictum means that you should not rashly judge literary works(Perhaps the descendants will appreciate the "masterpieces" of Daria Dontsova).
As if a silent reminder of this wisdom is the Roman Fountain of Books (aka the Fountain of Science or the Fountain of Knowledge), created by the sculptor Pietro Lombardi and dedicated to Thomas Aquinas. It represents two piles of books with bookmarks and a deer head between them. This unusual fountain is located not far from the masterpiece of the Roman Baroque, catholic church 17th century - Sant Ivo alla Sapienza, part of the University of Rome Borromini.
Address: Via degli Staderari
7. Square Colosseum
This place is political reasons not included in any of the Rome travel guides. The quarter of the world exhibition - Esposizione Universale Roma or EUR - was erected in the south-west of Rome in 1943-1945 by order of the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. The occasion was the twentieth anniversary of fascism and the world fair, scheduled for 1942.
One of the symbols of the "fascist era" was the Palace of Italian Civilization (Palazzo della Civilta Italiana), better known as the "Colosseum Square" (Colosseo Quadrato). There really is something similar to the ancient amphitheater: for example, loggias on the facade of the palace, located in six rows of nine arches each. Proper construction similar type, the marble palace is impressive in size - height 68 m, area - 8 400 sq. m.
The World Exhibition in Rome did not take place then, and the EURO quarter and the "Square Colosseum" are still standing. By the way, the latter has appeared more than once on movie screens (for example, in “ The last person on Earth "1964).
Address: Via Cristoforo Colombo, 559
Wiki: World's Fair Quarter
8. Pizzeria "At Buffetto's"
What is Italy without pizza? One of the most delicious is prepared in the Pizzeria Da Baffetto restaurants (there are only two of them in Rome). It is a family business, run by Buffetto's grandfather 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, "At Buffetto's" both those and others are happy to dine. After all, for 20-25 euros you get first-class Italian pizza, hot (prepared right in front of the visitors), beer and good mood. The only problem- 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)
Site: pizzeriabaffetto.it
9. Museum of Art of the XXI century
The National Museum of Art of the XXI Century (MAXXI) - quite young (opened in May 2010), but, as expected, ambitious. The MAXXI building occupying 27 thousand square meters. and affectionately called "macaroni" by the Romans, was erected by Zaha Hadid on the site of the Montello barracks. The construction cost 150 million euros, but Rome now has a museum of the future.
Or rather art and architecture of the future. The MAXXI exhibition halls display 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, library and workshop. Do you want to imagine the future of your children? Travel to Rome's National Museum of 21st Century Art.
Address:
via Guido Reni, 4 A, metro station Flaminio
Site: fondazionemaxxi.it
Working hours: 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 in Maranello, and in the capital is the largest store in the world. famous brand... This place will drive car fans crazy: key rings, watches, shoes, clothes, toys and hundreds of other items with Ferrari symbols.
The name, of course, comes at a price. Prices, to put it mildly, bite: 150 euros for a trinket with a rearing stallion; 300 for the signature racing gloves and 1,500 for the sparkling red toy car.
By the way, you can also ride a real Ferrari along the streets of Rome - the rental service is very popular there.
Address:
Via Tomacelli, 147
Site:
store.ferrari.com
Working hours: daily from 10:00 to 20:00
Ferrari Store in Rome 11. Cloaca Maxima
The exact date of its construction is not known for certain (either IV or VII century BC), but it is definitely one of the most ancient and unique such structures. The sewage system in Rome began to be actively built under Lucius Tarquinius Prisca, who paid great attention to the city's infrastructure.
It was during his reign that the construction of the Great Cloaca is most often credited. For this, Etruscan craftsmen were invited and a canal 800 m long, 3 meters wide and 4 meters high was dug between the Palatine and Capitol hills. Initially, Cloaca Maxima was open, then covered with wooden flooring and then paved with gabia stone.
And to this day, despite its venerable age, the Great Cloaca is in sufficient good condition and serves as a storm drain.
Address: exits under the Ponte Rotto and Palatinsky bridges.
Wiki: Cloaca maxima
12. Panoramic platform Gianicolo
Aventine, Viminal, Capitol, Quirinal, Palatine, Celium, Esquiline ... Stop! Where is Gianicolo? Alas, this peak is not among 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 for visiting the Gianicolo Hill is the observation deck. It offers just a crazy view of His Majesty Rome.
Address: Gianicolo, Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi
13. Gelateria Blue ice
Gelateria Blu Ice is a chain of ice cream parlors. The Romans say, and the tourists confirm, that these are the places where the best Italian ice cream is. These cafes don't just sell - they produce ice cream. Therefore, in Blu Ice, an ice treat is always fresh for every taste - with fruits, nuts, chocolate, puffed rice, coconut flakes ...
The prices are quite reasonable - from 150 to 350 rubles. Another undoubted plus - 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, oh, how many have a sweet tooth.
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 and others.
Site: blueiceitalia.com
Working hours: daily from 10:00 to 2:00
Art lovers will not be bored in Rome - the Vatican Museum, Galleries Borghese, Barberini and dozens of other exquisite places. However, lovers of sharp (in this case, in the literal sense of the word) sensations also have something to visit in the capital of Italy - they are waiting for Museo Criminologico.
This building former prison, and now a historical exposition telling about the criminals and the punishments applied to them at different times. So, in Ancient rome they did not stand on ceremony with offenders: they were executed, given to slaves or appointed a gladiator.
During the time of the Inquisition, there were different methods of justice:
On the left is a torture chair, on the right is a bronze torture chamber for witches In short, in this museum you may learn more about Good and Evil than in any art museum.
Address: via Gonfalone, 29
15. Cat shelter
“Roman cats. Shelter for stray cats. Visit "- a strange inscription at the entrance to the excavations of the temple complex of the times of the Roman Republic, which is in Torre Argentina Square.
Nevertheless, the fact remains: stray cats live among the remains of ancient temples and dilapidated statues. And quite legal grounds... When local residents and authorities found out that the stray tailed mustachioed creatures had chosen the Argentine ruins, they decided not to drive away the cats, but to organize a shelter for them. Now there are several hundred inhabitants, which are looked after by volunteers. Each visitor to this unusual cattery can help the animals with “rubles” (in the sense of the euro) by buying local souvenirs.
Address: Largo di Torre Argentina
16. Costantini Enoteca
Continuing the theme of gastronomic travel, one cannot but talk about Italian wine. There are 20 regions in this sunny country and each (!) Of them produces its own wine. Its unique wine, distinguished by its taste, aroma, terroir and production technologies.
You can taste different varieties of Italian wines in the Costantini enoteca. This is a real treasury of wine, where thousands of bottles, different brands and aging are kept. Wine can be bought and taken with you, or tasted on the spot at a local restaurant.
Address: Piazza Cavour 16
Site: pierocostantini.it
Working hours: 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 the Termini train station, there is a monument to John Paul II. Such a solid sculpture - 5.50 m in height, real bronze, silver plating. It would seem what is special here, where, if not in the capital, to erect monuments to the Pope?
But the inhabitants of the Eternal City rebelled - "We don't need such a Pope!" The Romans did not like the appearance of the pontiff: a round, like a ball, head and almost complete absence of a neck. At the same time, the pose of the monument, as conceived by the author, symbolizes the universal care of John Paul II for humanity.
Robert De Niro, who played one of the members of the Sicilian crime family Corleone, once said: “Italy has changed a long time ago. But Rome is Rome. "
Indeed, it is difficult for a city with a thousand-year history to change. And it is not easy for a tourist who comes to the capital of Italy to see another, not only historical, Rome. We hope that with our help you will succeed.
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