Things to do in Rome, Lazio: The Best Sights & Landmarks

April 9, 2022 Marissa Gamble

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. Palatine Hill

Piazza Santa Maria Nova, 53, 00186 Rome Italy
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4.5 based on 24,994 reviews

Palatine Hill

The commercial, political and religious center of ancient Rome, which features the Arch of Septimus Severus, Temple of Saturn, Arch of Titus and the House of the Vestals.

Reviewed By genie26c - Plymouth, United Kingdom

I would certainly advise pre-booking your tickets, or join a group tour to avoid the very long queues and group tours get to use a separate entrance too, which makes it even easier. We'd just been on an express tour of the Colosseum with 'Tour in the City' and wanted to see the Palentine Hill and Forum as well (your Colosseum ticket includes entry to Palentine Hill and Forum) so our Colosseum guide was able to arrange for us go with another tour company that they are affiliated with ('Fun Tours'), which meant we were able to get into the Palentine Hill/Forum and also tag onto that tour too - which was really informative and didn't take too long, maybe about 45 mins. Then we were left to our own devices. The Palentine Hill is surprisingly tranquil and has some beautiful views. it wasn't crowded and it was nice to simply walk about and take in the scenery and history of everything at our own pace. Thoroughly enjoyed it here and if we'd been a bit more organised, it would have been nice to bring refreshments/food and find a quiet place to sit and have a picnic.

2. Colle Capitolino

Piazza del Campidoglio, Rome Italy
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4.5 based on 357 reviews

Colle Capitolino

The political and religious center of ancient Rome, this is the smallest, but the most famous, of the Seven Hills of Rome, which features the Senate.

Reviewed By JohnSt_2 - The Hague, The Netherlands

We visited the Capitoline Hill several times, to enter the musei capitolini and to enjoy the view over the forum romanum from here. What a stunning view! Especially on a clear sunny day you can see the monuments very well and identify the buildings with the help of a guide book. Some tours start here to prepare for a visit to the forum and a string of groups can be seen in the course of the day. There is a cafettaria to the right of the capitolini museum entrance, around the corner after fifteen meters or so, second floor. There is excellent coffee/cappuccino here, very nice pastry and some sandwiches. Its free terrace again provides an excellent view of the north western side, including at some distance the St. Peter’s dome. Enjoy!

3. Arco di Costantino

Via di San Gregorio, 00186 Rome Italy +39 06 699841
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4.5 based on 1,686 reviews

Arco di Costantino

Built in 315AD and noted by its triple arches, this structure commemorates Constantine's victory over Maxentuis.

Reviewed By Moonamuslim

The three-door Arch of Constantine (Arco di Constantino) is the largest of the three triumphal arches in the Roman Forum. It was built in honor of Emperor Constantine (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) in 312-315 and commemorates the victory over Emperor Maxentius, whom Constantine won in the Battle of the Milvian Bridge, and his 10-year reign. A large and magnificent structure 21 meters high and 25.7 meters wide. Unfortunately, the size next to the Colosseum is not important - but impressive. Some of the reliefs and columns were taken from earlier structures and inserted in the Arch of Constantine. Certainly one of the most fascinating buildings in the Roman Forum. Like so many buildings in Rome, architecture is impressive, above all due to its details, size and old age.

4. Piazza del Campidoglio

Rome Italy +39 06 0606 http://www.comune.roma.it/wps/portal/pcr
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4.5 based on 1,359 reviews

Piazza del Campidoglio

This beautiful square, designed by Michelangelo Buonarroti (1538-1584,) features an elliptical courtyard with a central figure sculpture.

Reviewed By alessandrofL127YD - Milan, Italy

Wonderful square with ingenius design of pavement to solve the problems of the space. Pope Paul III commissioned it to Michelangelo in 1536. The center of the designed pavement is the basement of the Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius, Palace Senatorio and two gemini palaces close the scenic square.

5. Basilica di Santa Maria in Aracoeli

Scala Dell'Arce Capitolina 12, 00186 Rome Italy +39 06 6976 3839 http://www.vicariatusurbis.org
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4.5 based on 705 reviews

Basilica di Santa Maria in Aracoeli

Reviewed By Margo7850p

One of the most wonderful basilicas in Rome. Located near Piazza del Campidoglio, at the top of the spectacular 124 marble steps. Plates comes from various ancient buildings. It was built in the 13th century, probably on the site of the ancient temple of Juno. The church was built by Franciscans , probably according to the design of Arnolfo di Cambio. In 1348, on the initiative of Cola di Rienzi , a staircase was added as a votive offering of thanks to the Mother of God for stopping the plague epidemic . The stairs were designed by Lorenzo di Simone di Andreozzo . The interior is an absolute spiritual feast. However, the temple is known primarily from Santo Bambino - the fifteenth-century figurine of the Baby Jesus. The figurine was reportedly stolen on February 1, 1994, and replaced by a copy.

6. Casa delle Vestali

Foro Romano v. dei Fori Imperiali, Rome Italy
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4.5 based on 130 reviews

Casa delle Vestali

7. Palazzo dei Conservatori

Piazza Campidoglio, 00186 Rome Italy
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4.5 based on 69 reviews

Palazzo dei Conservatori

Reviewed By kylesE8563QS

during the Middle Ages , this was the seat of the city magistrates and the ground floor is the municipal registrar's office.The first floor rooms have Classical statues and decorative items from the 16th and 17th centuries. the second floor has art galleries with works of Veronese, Guercino, Titian, Tintoretto, Ruebens, Caravaggio, and Van Dick

8. Via Sacra

Via Sacra 1, 00186 Rome Italy http://www.viasacra.it/nos-voyages
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4.5 based on 332 reviews

Via Sacra

Reviewed By AMohsen - Port Said, Egypt

Everybody walks through this road between the different attractions of the old Roman city (Colosseum, Roman Forum..etc.).

9. Arco di Settimio Severo

00186 Rome Italy
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4.5 based on 255 reviews

Arco di Settimio Severo

Among the best preserved monuments of the Roman Forum.

Reviewed By SoCalOregonian - Murrieta, United States

This arch spanning the Via Sacra commemorates the acquisition of new territory and for the victory over the Parti. The arch covered in marble and decorated with many relief panels that depict the important moments of the campaign. On the Foro Romano side, above the arch is a small statue of Mars flanked by two statues of winged victory.

10. Colonna Traiana

Via dei Fori Imperiali, Rome Italy http://www.turismoroma.it/cosa-fare/colonna-traiana
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4.5 based on 1,029 reviews

Colonna Traiana

Reviewed By AMohsen - Port Said, Egypt

This pillar is impressive by its helical stripes and fine details and prints. Another interesting matter is that another typical one is located in another place “Column of Marcus Aurelius” beside “Galleria Alberto Sordi mall”.

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