Location: Vatican / Borgo
Top Things to do in Vatican / Borgo
What to do and see in Vatican / Borgo, Lazio: The Best Sights & Landmarks
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. Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14,236 reviews
The Museum is divided into four sections, the history of Castel Sant'Angelo is illustrated by vintage prints, scenic views and interesting reconstructions ideals of the monument, as suggested by the imagination of artists and architects of the Renaissance, from its construction until the nineteenth century, in a path that highlights the intense and ongoing.
Reviewed By ClaraBqwerty
A great attraction to visit with kids. A beautiful castle with lots of rooms to visit and a magnificent view of Rome from the top. We went early and there wasn't much of a queue but it was a lot longer by the time we left. It has a lovely cafe near the top with what must be some of the best views in Rome. If you have young kids you need to keep an eye on them as there are a lot of gaps and small spaces on the walkways that they would be able to squeeze through if you're not alert. It keeps you on your toes. In the gardens behind the castle is one of the few playgrounds in Rome which was great for the kids to burn off some energy.
2. Ponte Sant'Angelo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,868 reviews
Reviewed By Katherine8183 - Auburn, United States
One of my favorite spots in Rome. Ponte Sant’Angelo, the Bridge of Angels, is a cobblestone pedestrian bridge over the Tiber River. It is lined with 10 beautiful marble statues of various angels by the famous sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Each angel holds an object related to the suffering and death of Christ. At one end of the bridge is Castel Sant’Angelo, now a museum.
3. Villa Barberini al Gianicolo
4. Santo Spirito in Sassia Church
5. Chiesa di Santa Maria in Traspontina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By SoCalOregonian - Murrieta, United States
Three entry portals mark the church whose façade is in travertine (some of which came from the Colosseo), with two orders connected by volutes and a tympanum. The statue of Madonna and Child above the center door comes from the 18th century. Internally it is a single nave, Latin cross design. Besides the main altar, there are 12 chapels (10 on the sides and 2 in the transept). The pillars in the church are covered in Yellow Marble and the High Altar must be seen. It is made of marble and gold leaf and is stunning, in the right transept is the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin and Child.
6. Chiesa di San Lorenzo in Piscibus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By giorgiocannella - Rome, Italy
A church attested in Rome since 1143. A jewel of Romanesque style a stone's throw from Saint Peter’s basilica.
7. Fontana Di Piazza Del Catalone
8. Statua di San Michele Arcangelo
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 136 reviews
Reviewed By bgriff05 - Wiesbaden, Germany
Saint Michael statue stands atop Castle Sant’Angelo. The entire site is a museum with many lookouts. With children, you can walk around with ease. Boys always love the idea of being knights fighting with swords! A must see while in Rome!
9. Borgo
10. Via della Conciliazione
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