Visiting the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
byThe Eternal City has some amazing sites that truly immerse you into the ancient history of Rome. And these three sites do not shy away from painting as vivid of a picture as possible.
Historic sites/buildings
The Vatican Museums
byComing to Rome means you can’t miss out on its ancient monuments, history and art. Take a look at our list of top attractions to get a full experience of the Eternal City.
The Galleria Borghese
byThe collection of the Galleria Borghese, which was defined as “the most beautiful collection in the world”, is still collected in the place that was created and designed for that collection – the Borghese Gallery.
The Best Underground Sites of the Eternal City
byExplore the catacombs and crypts of the city’s most significant monuments, and unearth some of Rome’s best-kept treasures.
Three Under the Radar Ancient Sites in Rome
byFor all antiquity lovers, I would like to point out three minor ancient sites in the Italian capital, that you might have missed but would have loved to visit.
The Women of Saint Peter’s Basilica
byHere we talk about the three women buried inside the Basilica of St. Peter, namely Matilda of Canossa, Christina of Sweden and Maria Clementina Sobieska.
The new SUPER ticket – a deep dive into the Palatine Hill
byFor €16, the SUPER ticket includes one entrance to the Colosseum, two entrances to the Roman Forum – Palatine, where seven historical sites can be accessed.
A Tour through the World’s Oldest Public Museum
byThe Musei Capitolini are the world’s oldest public museums. From sculptures to paintings, discover the antiquities housed in Rome’s Capitoline Museums.
Touristy But Worth It
byComing to Rome means you can’t miss out on its ancient monuments, history and art. Take a look at our list of top attractions to get a full experience of the Eternal City.
A Stroll through History: Movements in Roman Architecture
byThe saying goes that Rome wasn’t built in a day, and almost 3000 years after its foundation it is still a work in progress. Here, we make a run down of the most interesting buildings from each architectural movement.
L’Ara com’era | The Ara as it Was
byCharacters, gestures, gods, animals and colors come to life in 3D thanks to augmented reality to illustrate the origins of Rome and the family of Augustus.
Palazzo Spada
byLocated in Piazza Capodiferro, Palazzo Spada will manage to take your breath away if you aren’t already engulfed by another beauty in Rome’s historic center.
Experience the Terme di Caracalla in 4D
byThanks to virtual reality, you an now travel back in time to 216 AD, to when the notorious Emperor Caracalla from the Severi dynasty inaugurated the Baths of Caracalla in Rome.
Top Non-Touristy Things to do in Rome
byTake a look at our list of top non touristy things to do in Rome to get away from the crowds and experience the Eternal City the way locals do.