 |
Capitoline Hill was the original capitol of Ancient Rome and
continues to serve as the seat of the city's government. The main
feature of the area is Michelangelo's Piazza del Campidoglio,...
|
 |
The site of Ancient Rome's commercial, political and religious
centre rests in the valley between the Capitoline and Palatine
hills. The Forum's main thoroughfare, Via Sacra, slices through...
|
 |
This enduring symbol of ancient Rome tenaciously clings to its
foundations as the site of former gladiatorial conquests. Its
architecture boasts an impressive array of Doric, Ionic and
Corinthian...
|
 |
The stately Pantheon is one of the world's most inspiring
architectural designs. Fittingly built as a temple to the Gods by
Hadrian in 120 AD, its perfectly proportioned floating dome...
|
 |
The graceful Spanish Steps, built in 1725, elegantly curve their
way from the Piazza di Spagna to the Church of Santa Trinit dei
Monti, a pastel-tinted neoclassical building. The...
|
 |
The tiny Piazza di Trevi has been immortalised through this
fountain, built for Pope Clement XII. Arguably the most famous and
most beautiful fountain in all of Rome, the statues adorning...
|
 |
The Basilica lies above the reputed site of St. Peter's tomb. It
is an overwhelming interior, containing notable sculptures
including Michelangelo's
, which is protected by bullet-proof glass...
|
 |
The Sistine Chapel's famous ceiling painted by Michelangelo
looms above the frescoes on the side walls, painted by an
illustrious team of artists that included Botticelli, Ghirlandaio,
Roselli,...
|
 |
The Basilica of St John Lateran was built in the 4th century by
Constantine the Great and was the first church built in Rome. It is
the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome, and as such ranks above...
|
 |
Separated from central Rome by the Tiber River, Trastevere is a
picturesque medieval neighbourhood characterised by a quirky
Bohemian atmosphere. Its narrow cobblestone streets are lined...
|
 |
Unusual Rome offers fun, tailor-made tours and activities for
children, planned and presented according to their age and
interests. With options ranging from visiting the popular sites of
Ancient...
|
 |
Villa Doria Pamphili is a wonderful park to take children to
while on holiday in Rome. The park's playground, skating rink and
soccer fields will keep kids happy (and very active!) for hours,
and...
|
 |
Time Elevator Rome is an interactive movie theatre featuring
panoramic screens, flight simulators and surround-sound. This
modern technology offers kids the opportunity to be enthralled by...
|
 |
Looney's Indoor Entertainment Centre is a great place for kids
to hang out, featuring costumed characters and entertaining shows,
as well as fun play areas. While the centre offers recreation...
|
 |
There are many theatres throughout Rome staging excellent puppet
shows (in English) that will keep the kids amused. Well-known
venues include the Pulcinella Puppet Theatre, an open-air theatre
on...
|
 |
Castel del Monte - a medieval hill-town located in the province
of L'Aquila, about 100 miles (160km) northeast of Rome - is bracing
itself to become one of Italy's fastest-growing...
|
RSS Feeds
Find a Restaurant in Your City
