Designed by Michelangelo himself, the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri was built into the ruins of the famous Diocletian Baths, deriving its name from a legend of Christian martyrs who died during its construction.
The best of Rome’s must-see palazzi and their artistic masterpieces
A Must See in Rome: San Paolo Fuori Le Mura, one of four papal basilicas, where each of the popes dating back to Saint Peter is awarded a circular mosaic portrait around the internal walls of the basilica.
Instead of trekking down to Pompeii, why not explore Rome’s very own ghost town, Ostia Antica? Wander the amazingly well preserved streets of what was once a bustling seaport at the mouth of the Tiber.
If you don’t have lots of time on your hands, the skip-the-line Flash Colosseum is the perfect solution. It allows you to see the highlights of the Colosseum in an engaging way in just 1 hour.
Live the Circus Maximus during 7 different historic time periods through this 40-minute augmented and virtual reality experience.
This 15th century palazzo came into the possession of the Altemps family in 1568 and houses a collection of Greek and Roman art, as well as a small section of Egyptian art.
The Baths of Caracalla are the first great Italian archeological site entirely seen in 3D.
Explore the Roman Forum, the Imperial Forums and Palatine Hill through an underground walkway with the newly released Forum Pass.
Looking to spend a balmy evening doing aperitivo or dinner with a panoramic view over the city? Here are our favourite rooftops for summer……
Springtime is here – don’t stay indoors! There are plenty of outdoor activities to do in Rome. From jogging and cycling to strolling and doing yoga outdoors.
Characters, 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.
A short walk from the Colosseum, you can find an exquisite rose garden with 1,100 different species of roses, with a spectacular view over the Palatine Hill
Take a stroll through the beautiful greenery and see over 3000 species of plant life at Rome’s Botanical Garden (Orto Botanico di Trastevere)