Roman Forum

Museum

4.7

Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.

Vatican Museums

Museum

4.6

Multiple galleries of classical & Renaissance art masterpieces, plus the Sistine Chapel frescoes.

Borghese Gallery and Museum

Museum

4.6

Villa housing 15th- to 18th-century artworks with pieces by Bernini & Caravaggio. Booking essential.

Doria Pamphili Gallery

Art gallery

4.6

Art by Rubens and Titian, plus ornate furniture and tapestries in palatial, 18th-century apartments.

Colosseum and Roman Forum Guided Tour

Activity

4.1

Piazza Navona

Landmark

Castel Sant'Angelo

Historical place

4.7

Circular, 2nd-century castle housing furniture & paintings collections in Renaissance apartments.

Villa Borghese

Park

4.6

Vast urban park with formally landscaped gardens, a lake & villas now housing important museums.

Colosseum

Historical landmark

4.7

Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.

Trevi Fountain

Park

4.8

Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.

St. Peter's Basilica

Church

4.8

Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.

Spanish Steps

Monument

4.5

Steps with irregular butterfly-shaped design, built in 18th century at French diplomat's bequest.

Pantheon

Historical landmark

4.8

Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.