Location: Parione
Top Things to do in Parione
The 10 Best Things to do in Parione, Lazio
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. Welcome to Rome
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,013 reviews
An emotional multimedial experience through the history of Rome. Welcome to Rome is a new multimedial space where you can live a unique experience: to dive into 2700 years of history of the Eternal City. Spectacular video projections on the walls, ceiling and floor accompanied by a narrative voice. A great plastic that lives up to the evolution of the city over time. Holograms, projections and interactive exhibits that tell the story of important monuments. A cinema with a 4D video, together with 4 exhibitions will make you live an amazing and immersive experience through the history of one of the most beautiful city in the world. This space represents the first ideal stop for all the turists but also a special place for the Roman people where to live the past of their city and know many curiosities.
Reviewed By jvaldez1984 - Ozone Park, United States
Came here during a rainy day which we didn’t really have anything planned to do anyway just wanted to escape the rain more than anything else. It’s a really nice and well organized place where you can see 4 small 3-5 minute 3D videos on Rome’s history and then you go to the main theater where you can watch the main show. I left this review very limited because I don’t want to spoil anything for anyone. But if you have 30 minutes to burn and will be in central Rome I highly recommend this place.
2. Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Altemps
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 486 reviews
The Museum of Palazzo Altemps houses absolute masterpieces of ancient sculpture belonging to famous and valuable noble collections received in state ownership. The installation aims to integrate - in a harmonious combination - the marbles in the decorative context of the rooms, having in mind and proposing solutions adopted in the arrangement of antique collections. The visit, on two floors, reveals a succession of decorated rooms, a maze of stairs and corridors leading to the discovery of the ancient works of art.
Reviewed By JonathonGreen
Housed in a splendid 15th century palazzi.Houses the best of rome's classical sculptures.Many pieces from Cardinal Ludovico Ludovisi's collection.Houses the amazing Trono Ludovisi,a marble sculpture of Athrodite.Has a grand central courtyard and frescoed rooms.Also has a good Egyptian collection.
3. Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,187 reviews
Pope Innocenzo X commissioned Gianlorenzo Bernini in 1651 to create this monumental fountain, which would adorn the piazza in front of the family palace.
Reviewed By Peterharris32 - Fredericksburg, United States
Among the many fountains Rome offers, situated in the center of Piazza Navona, this one’s sculpture is a dramatic creation of 4 river Gods. At one end of this Piazza is a fountain with a sculpture of Neptune fighting an Octopus. These are elaborate multipurpose fountains. According to the internet, the movies: Eat, Pray, Love and The Talented Mr. Ripley were filmed in both this location and The Spanish Steps. I think Rome has many places that make great places for movie scenes.
4. S.Maria in Vallicella
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 197 reviews
Reviewed By 301ericw - Knoxville, United States
Just over the river bridge from the Vatican as you’re walking towards the City center. There’s a small stone like fountain in front. I posted a picture. Free entry and absolutely incredible
5. Museo di Scultura Antica Giovanni Barracco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 120 reviews
The collection, carefully arranged to set up “a museum of comparative antique sculpture” includes works of Egyptian, Assyrian, Phoenician, Cypriot, Etruscan, Greek, Roman and medieval art.
Reviewed By Loskr
In Rome, for a short trip? Consider visiting this neglected small museum for a bitesized experience of ancient sculpture. First of all, it's bang in the center of Rome. Second, it's free. And third it's not overwhelmingly large like the Capitoline or Vatican Museums. A one time private collection, it is also eclectic with works from Cyprus, Greece and Egypt as well as ancient Italy. There are some lovely works. Older kids will like this. It is not too much and some of the works will appeal to youngters.
6. Biblioteca Vallicelliana
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
7. Santa Barbara dei Librari
8. Rione Parione
9. Fountain of Neptune
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 194 reviews
Reviewed By Mairwen1
Piazza Navona is one of my favourite spots in Rome, mainly because of the 3 beautiful fountains. The bigger, more showier fountain in the centre gets most of the attention but all 3 are lovely and strolling through the piazza is a great way to spend some time in Rome. The Neptune fountain was commissioned by Pope Gregory XII in 16th century. It captures the moment when Neptune, the Greek god of the sea, is about to kill an octopus by driving a long spear right through it. It’s a dramatic moment. The octopus is entwining its tentacles around his legs but Neptune has his arm theatrically raised and is about to bring the spear down with all his might. It’s not going to be pretty. Sea nymphs, cupids and sea-horses surround Neptune. The sea-horses add to the drama by rising up from the water, with their front legs rearing up.
