The 10 Best Architectural Buildings in Navona / Pantheon / Campo de’ Fiori, Lazio

December 29, 2021 Elouise Mccaul

Rome wasn't built in a day--and you'll need much more than a day to take in this timeless city. The city is a real-life collage of piazzas, open-air markets, and astonishing historic sites. Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, contemplate the Colosseum and the Pantheon, and sample a perfect espresso or gelato before spending an afternoon shopping at the Campo de’Fiori or Via Veneto. Enjoy some of the most memorable meals of your life here, too, from fresh pasta to succulent fried artichokes or a tender oxtail stew.
Restaurants in Rome

1. Chiesa del Gesu

Piazza del Gesu Via degli Astalli, 16, 00186 Rome Italy +39 06 697001 http://www.chiesadelgesu.org/
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4.5 based on 1,544 reviews

Chiesa del Gesu

2. Palazzo Doria Pamphilj

Via del Corso 305, 00186 Rome Italy +39 06 679 7323 [email protected] http://www.doriapamphilj.it
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4.5 based on 2,619 reviews

Palazzo Doria Pamphilj

Stunning palace located in a central location. Full of galleries of gorgeous paintings. Make sure to ask for the audio guide to get the full experience.

Reviewed By PattiGB - Brisbane Region, Australia

One of my favourite destinations when visiting Rome. The villa is full of magnificent art and sculptures. The complimentary audio guide is a very personalized glimpse into the world of one of Rome’s most important aristocratic families, their colorful lives, and their sense of duty to maintain their rich history for all. The audio guide is narrated by Prince Jonathan Doria-Pamphilj who shares personal memories, stories of his ancestors, and details about various works of art including famous works by Caravaggio. It is one of the very few Italian palaces which have their original art collections still in tact.

3. Chiesa di Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza

Corso del Rinascimento 40, Rome Italy +39 06 6937 8125 http://www.060608.it/en/cultura-e-svago/luoghi-di-culto-di-interesse-storico-artistico/chiese-cattoliche/chiesa-di-sant-ivo-alla-sapienza.html
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4.5 based on 146 reviews

Chiesa di Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza

Reviewed By dapper777 - Monaco, null

This Baroque marvel is very hard to spot from the outside. Hidden in the porticoed courtyard of Palazzo della Sapienza, this extraordinary church is a masterpiece of baroque architecture. However, once you peak inside the entrance located very close to the Senate of Italy, in Corso Rinascimento, you are amazed by what you see. This Baroque church dates back to 1660, when Rome was at its height between the rivalry of the great master Bernini and his everlasting antagonist Borromini. Throughout the city, Borromini and Bernini’s work can be spotted quite close to one another. The church of Sant'Ivo alla Sapienza was built by Borromini from 1642 through 1660. Borromini redesigned the courtyard of Giacomo della Porta surrounding three sides with porticoes and the back with the magnificent curved facade and glowing white drum, dome, and lantern of Sant'Ivo church. The church rises in the little courtyard of the Palazzo della Sapienza (where it gets its name from), home of the antique university of Rome until 1935 and now home to the Italian state archive. Very particular are the original multifoiled dome and the daring clerestory with a spiral cusp. What makes Borromini’s church a marvel is definitely the ecstatic dome of the church. The swirling and dancing lantern on top of the dome might be the only little sign that helps passerby’s recognize or realize the existence of the church. The interior space is filled with natural light that surrounds you with its geometric play. Not to be missed the magnificent canvas by Pietro da Cortona, representing "Sant'Ivo" and other splendid frescoes. Located very close to Piazza Navona, Sant’Ivo is a hidden gem of Baroque history in Rome. Unfortunately, the church is very rarely open to be visited (only on Sunday morning). You should visit the church if you are in Rome. If it is not open, you can enjoy at least the exterior and the beautiful porticoed courtyard: the best part really is that facade and its unique dome lantern. It is well-worth popping into the courtyard just for a minute to marvel at it.

4. Basilica di Sant'Andrea della Valle

Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 00186 Rome Italy +39 06 686 1339 [email protected] http://santandrea.teatinos.org
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Basilica di Sant'Andrea della Valle

Reviewed By antomusme_catania

Bellissimo monumento della cristianità. Una chiesa ricca di storia ed arte, con la seconda cupola più alta di Roma. E' stato un tuffo nella bellezza! Beautiful experience in Sant' Andrea della Velle. Inside you can find an interesting audioguide that the volunteers give you for a visit this beautiful church. The audioguides are given to you gratis, and you can give them an offer to help! Really suggest

5. Palazzo Bonaparte

Piazza Venezia, Rome Italy +39 06 0608 http://www.mostrepalazzobonaparte.it
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Palazzo Bonaparte

Reviewed By Zozozoe

Perfect visit for a rainy day. Charming palazzo - museum is only on one floor. But so charming and intimate. Excellent Impressionist exhibit. You have probably not seen any of these paintings before as most of them are in private collections. The descriptions/commentaries on the painters and paintings were very insightful and enlightening. Don’t miss this. Almost enjoyed this more than the Galleria Borghese.

6. Vicolo Dell'Atleta

Vicolo dell'Atleta, Rome Italy
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Vicolo Dell'Atleta

7. Palazzo della Sapienza

Piazza di Sant'Eustachio 83, 00186 Rome Italy
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Palazzo della Sapienza

8. La Casa dei Pupazzi – Palazzo Crivelli

Via di Banchi Vecchi 22, Rome Italy http://www.prolocoroma.it/casa-dei-pupazzi-palazzo-crivelli/
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La Casa dei Pupazzi – Palazzo Crivelli

9. Palazzo Sacchetti

Via Giulia 66, 00186 Rome Italy
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Palazzo Sacchetti

10. Palazzo Valentini

Piazza Venezia, Rome Italy +39 06 2276 1280 http://www.palazzovalentini.it
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Palazzo Valentini

Reviewed By Ria831 - Cardiff, United Kingdom

From the outside this attraction seems innocuous but inside opens a window into Ancient Rome. The site has been well excavated and their use of projection onto the ancient walls really brings this place to life. Don’t walk past it!

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