Circus Maximus is a spectacular ancient stadium for chariot races, which could have accommodate up to 150,000 people enjoying the festivals, ceremonies and games taking place there. For over a millennium, some of the most famous chariot races were held...
Rome - Area: City center, Piazza dell 'Esquilino Map
Visits 1459
The Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore is one of the biggest Catholic basilicas all over Rome, Italy and one of four papal basilicas in Rome. It is a Marian church, which means that it is a church that was built...
Piazza del Popolo lies between Pincio hill and the Tevere, and at the top of a trident, il Tridente, formed by three streets: Via del Babuino, Via di Ripetta and Via del Corso. The piazza's name came from the Latin...
Saint Peter’s Basilica (Basilica di San Pietro ) is stunning and a must see attraction while visiting Rome. Since there is so much to see, you need to allow plenty of time. This is considered one of the most visited...
Basilica of Saint Paul outside the Walls (Basilica di San Paolo Fuori le Mura) is one of Rome’s must see ancient basilicas and although it is off the beaten track it is well worth the effort. This basilica was founded...
Rome - Area: City center, near the Roman Forum Map
Visits 1256
Piazza del Campidoglio is a piazza situated on the Capitoline Hill, one of the seven hills of Rome. The Farnese pope, Pope Paul III, commissioned Renaissance artist Michelangelo Buonarotti to design the piazza and surrounding palazzi. Michelangelo worked on the...