Rome landmarks

Rome landmarks

The Italian city is one of the most visited. Something that does not surprise us at all, considering that it is the fault of the Rome monuments. Since it has a history that houses more than three millennia, so it has left us many memories as the capital of the Roman Empire.

The historical as well as architectural assets that we find here are truly impressive both in beauty and in number. So today we are going to do an extensive tour of all the main monuments of Rome. A comfortable visit from our armchair, but enjoying more than ever.

Essential Rome landmarks: St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican

One of the obligatory stops when we talk about the monuments of Rome. This basilica is built on the tomb of Saint Peter. More than 100 years to give it life, working non-stop renowned artists where we can see the Michelangelo's dome and the Bernini Square. In the Basilica we will find La Piedad, the bronze statue of Saint Peter or the different monuments of Paul III, Urban VIII or Alexander VII.

St. Peter's Basilica

The Colisseum

Without a doubt, another of the great names to visit. With more than 2000 years of history, it has been able to withstand both earthquakes and fires. It was Vespasian who had it built and thus it became the largest amphitheater in the world. First you can admire its beauty from the outside, and then enjoy the galleries or stands already inside. You can get a ticket that allows you to visit both the Colosseum, the Palatine and the Roman Forum. The price is around 12 euros, at its normal rate.

Roman Forum

Roman Forum

Taking advantage of the entrance that we have mentioned before, we approach the Roman Forum, right next to the Colosseum. Another of the monuments of Rome that we must highlight. It was one of the central areas of the city. There were the religious temples. So when we walk through this place, we will still see remains of buildings and points of interest like the temples of Saturn and Vesta. On the valley of the Forum, we will find the Palatine and its hill. From where they also leave us some impressive views.

Basilica of San Clemente

Under this basilica, remains of a previous one have been found and also remains of buildings from the XNUMXst century. For all this and for what it represents, it has also become one of the important and most visited monuments. It has three levels: the upper one where we find the chapel of Santa Catalina dating from the 10th century. The second level is the lower basilica from the XNUMXth century and the third level is the deepest of all, being a meeting place. The entrance has a cost of XNUMX euros.

Basilica San Clemente

St. John Lateran

It is the oldest church in the world, so it is also worth a good visit. It was in the fourth century when the emperor Constantine He gave this place to the Pope, in order for him to take it as his residence. For more than 1000 years it was the seat of the church. It has an obelisk that measures more than 30 meters and is the highest in the city.

Campidoglio square

The Campidoglio (Capitol) was the holy place of Rome. There was the temple of Jupiter. Already in the Middle Ages this place was the seat of government and a symbol of power. In it we can see three palaces that are the work, of course, of Michelangelo. There you will meet him Palazzo dei Conservatori and Palazzo Nuovo. As well as an equestrian statue that represents Marco Aurelio and also the 124 steps of the Staircase of Ara Coeli.

piazza campidoglio

Santa María la Mayor

It is one of those basilicas that still preserves parts of its construction that was in the XNUMXth century. Although it is true that it has also had some other reform, but in the form of additions. Legend has it that it was the Virgin Mary herself who pointed out where she wanted this place. Since a snowfall fell on it, in August. In this basilica we will meet early christian mosaics and also other panels with mosaics from the XNUMXth century. Outside and right in the square we can enjoy a column with the Virgin that dates from Roman times.

Santa María la Mayor

Saint Paul Outside the Walls

It was built in the XNUMXth century, on the tomb of saint paul, by order of Constantine. It was another of the most important places until a fire in the XNUMXth century took everything away. A new temple was erected again, although it could not express all the majesty of the previous one. Still, we find the tomb of the apostle, mosaics and the chapel, which is well worth visiting.

Castle of Sant´Angelo

It is another of the monuments to consider. It is a great fortress that in its beginnings it was a mausoleum. It was built during Hadrian's tenure and lasted about four years. But in addition, it has also been a palace, since the Popes were going to live in it while there were certain conflicts. Without forgetting its function as a prison and museum. From its top, you can see incredible views of the city. Its normal ticket has a price of 14 euros.

Castel Sant´Angelo

The pantheon

If we look for one of the best preserved monuments, we will find it in the Pantheon. It was built in 126 BC under Hadrian's rule. Inside it has a half-sphere dome and today it is a royal pantheon. It is an essential visit and it will only take you a few minutes.

Trevi Fountain

It can be called as one of the most beautiful fonts around the world. Another of the great symbols of the city and one that has also been present in the world of cinema. The fountain we know today was built in the 30th century and took more than XNUMX years to complete. What is striking is the narrow square and the great breadth of the fountain in question.

Trevi Fountain

Piazza Navona, another of the monuments of Rome

With an elongated shape and a baroque touch, it is another of the places that we cannot stop admiring. In it we have the well-known 'Fuente de los Ríos'. In it there are four figures that represent the most important rivers of the continents, which were known at that time. In the center, there is an Egyptian obelisk and next to this square, we can also enjoy the Saint Agnese in Agone, which is a church which was designed by Borromini.

Navona Square

The Catacombs

As we will know, the catacombs are underground or underground cemeteries. In this case, it is also another of the corners that arouses interest, once we think of the monuments of Rome. About the third century they were fully topical. But from the XNUMXth century onwards they were already somewhat forgotten, to re-emerge in the XNUMXth century, after having been found. The most important that we are going to find are those of San Calixto, San Sebastián, Priscila and Domitila.


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