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Separated from central Rome by the Tiber River,
Trastevere is a picturesque medieval neighbourhood characterised by
a quirky Bohemian atmosphere. Its narrow cobblestone streets are
lined with overhanging flower boxes and washing lines, and home to
numerous cafes, boutiques, pubs and restaurants. The area has long
attracted artists, famous people and expats, and is a charming
place to explore, having escaped the grand developments of central
Rome. see full details
Trastevere
Separated from central Rome by the Tiber River,
Trastevere is a picturesque medieval neighbourhood characterised by
a quirky Bohemian atmosphere. Its narrow cobblestone streets are
lined with overhanging flower boxes and washing lines, and home to
numerous cafes, boutiques, pubs and restaurants. The area has long
attracted artists, famous people and expats, and is a charming
place to explore, having escaped the grand developments of central
Rome. see full details
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Capitoline Hill was the original capitol of the
ancient city and continues to serve as the seat of the city's
government. The main feature of the area is Michelangelo's Piazza
del Campidoglio, a testimony to the superiority of Renaissance town
planning. The piazza is bordered by three palaces: the Palazzo dei
Conservatori and the twin structures of the Palazzo dei Senatori
and Palazzo Nuovo which house the Musei Capitolini, containing the
largest collection of classical statues in the world. Among the
notable statues found here are the Dying Gaul and the Satyr, the
Capitoline Wolf with Romulus and Remus and the Spinario. Paths cut
along the side of the hill from the Campidoglio giving way to
panoramic views of the ancient sites of the Forum and
Colosseum. see full details
Capitoline Hill
Capitoline Hill was the original capitol of the
ancient city and continues to serve as the seat of the city's
government. The main feature of the area is Michelangelo's Piazza
del Campidoglio, a testimony to the superiority of Renaissance town
planning. The piazza is bordered by three palaces: the Palazzo dei
Conservatori and the twin structures of the Palazzo dei Senatori
and Palazzo Nuovo which house the Musei Capitolini, containing the
largest collection of classical statues in the world. Among the
notable statues found here are the Dying Gaul and the Satyr, the
Capitoline Wolf with Romulus and Remus and the Spinario. Paths cut
along the side of the hill from the Campidoglio giving way to
panoramic views of the ancient sites of the Forum and
Colosseum. see full details
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The site of ancient Rome's commercial, political and
religious centre retires in the valley between the Capitoline and
Palatine hills. The Forum's main thoroughfare, Via Sacra, slices
through the old market square and former civic centre. To make
sense of the ruins and relics of the old Republic it is helpful to
consult a map of the area. Some of the best preserved and most
notable monuments include the impressive Arch of Septimus Severus -
a construction designed to celebrate Roman victory over the
Parthinians - and the former atrium of the House of the Vestal
Virgins and Temple of Vesta. Also of note are the Temple of
Antoninus and Faustina, and the Arch of Titus, built to celebrate
Titus' destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70. To the right of the arch
are stairs snaking up the Palatine hill through a series of
terraces to the Farnese gardens. The scented avenue festooned with
roses and orange trees gives way to a vista over the
Forum. see full details
Roman Forum (Foro Romano)
The site of ancient Rome's commercial, political and
religious centre retires in the valley between the Capitoline and
Palatine hills. The Forum's main thoroughfare, Via Sacra, slices
through the old market square and former civic centre. To make
sense of the ruins and relics of the old Republic it is helpful to
consult a map of the area. Some of the best preserved and most
notable monuments include the impressive Arch of Septimus Severus -
a construction designed to celebrate Roman victory over the
Parthinians - and the former atrium of the House of the Vestal
Virgins and Temple of Vesta. Also of note are the Temple of
Antoninus and Faustina, and the Arch of Titus, built to celebrate
Titus' destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70. To the right of the arch
are stairs snaking up the Palatine hill through a series of
terraces to the Farnese gardens. The scented avenue festooned with
roses and orange trees gives way to a vista over the
Forum. see full details
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This enduring symbol of ancient Rome tenaciously
clings to its foundations as the site of former gladiatorial
conquests. Its architecture boasts an impressive array of Doric,
Ionic and Corinthian columns and an underground network of cells,
corridors, ramps and elevators that were used to transport animals
from their cages to the arena. The magnificence of the original
structure has been eroded through the years of pillaging and
earthquakes so that only a skeletal framework
remains. see full details
The Colosseum
This enduring symbol of ancient Rome tenaciously
clings to its foundations as the site of former gladiatorial
conquests. Its architecture boasts an impressive array of Doric,
Ionic and Corinthian columns and an underground network of cells,
corridors, ramps and elevators that were used to transport animals
from their cages to the arena. The magnificence of the original
structure has been eroded through the years of pillaging and
earthquakes so that only a skeletal framework
remains. see full details
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The stately Pantheon is one of the world's most
inspiring architectural designs. Fittingly built as a temple to the
Gods by Hadrian in 120AD, its perfectly proportioned floating dome
rests seductively on sturdy marble columns. The only light source
flowing through the central oculus was used by the Romans to
measure time (with the aid of a sundial) and the dates of equinoxes
and solstices. The south transept houses the Carafa Chapel and the
tomb of Fra Angelico rests under the left side of the
altar. see full details
Pantheon
The stately Pantheon is one of the world's most
inspiring architectural designs. Fittingly built as a temple to the
Gods by Hadrian in 120AD, its perfectly proportioned floating dome
rests seductively on sturdy marble columns. The only light source
flowing through the central oculus was used by the Romans to
measure time (with the aid of a sundial) and the dates of equinoxes
and solstices. The south transept houses the Carafa Chapel and the
tomb of Fra Angelico rests under the left side of the
altar. see full details
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The graceful steps built in 1725, elegantly curve
their way from the Piazza di Spagna to the Church of Santa Trinit
dei Monti, a pastel tinted neoclassical building. The shopper's
paradise of Via Condotti leads back from the Spanish steps to Via
del Corso, and during spring the steps are decorated with pink
azaleas. At the foot of the steps lies Bernini's boat-shaped
Barcaccia fountain and to the right is the unassuming Keats-Shelley
Memorial House. see full details
The Spanish Steps and Piazza di Spagna
The graceful steps built in 1725, elegantly curve
their way from the Piazza di Spagna to the Church of Santa Trinit
dei Monti, a pastel tinted neoclassical building. The shopper's
paradise of Via Condotti leads back from the Spanish steps to Via
del Corso, and during spring the steps are decorated with pink
azaleas. At the foot of the steps lies Bernini's boat-shaped
Barcaccia fountain and to the right is the unassuming Keats-Shelley
Memorial House. see full details
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The tiny Piazza di Trevi has been immortalised through
this fountain built for Pope Clement XII. The statues adorning this
watery display represent Abundance, Agrippa, Salubrity, the Virgin
and Neptune guided by two tritons. Tossing a coin into the fountain
is supposed to guarantee a return trip to Rome. see full details
Trevi Fountain (Fontana di Trevi)
The tiny Piazza di Trevi has been immortalised through
this fountain built for Pope Clement XII. The statues adorning this
watery display represent Abundance, Agrippa, Salubrity, the Virgin
and Neptune guided by two tritons. Tossing a coin into the fountain
is supposed to guarantee a return trip to Rome. see full details
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The Basilica lies above the reputed site of St.
Peter's tomb. It is an overwhelming interior containing notable
sculptures including Michelangelo's Pieta, which is protected by
bullet-proof glass since the damaging attack on it in 1972. In the
central aisle stands Arnolfo da Cambio's bronze statue of St Peter,
its foot worn down by the constant flow of pilgrims' kisses.
Proudly resting above the papal altar is Bernini's Throne of St
Peter. The Vatican Grottoes, containing papal tombs, can be reached
by steps from the statue of St Longinus. The Necropolis is located
one level below the grottoes. This is the legendary site of St
Peter's tomb and advance permission has to be obtained to view it.
A strict dress code is in place for the Basilica and no shorts,
bare shoulders or miniskirts are allowed (for men and
women). see full details
St Peter's Basilica (Basilica di San Pietro)
The Basilica lies above the reputed site of St.
Peter's tomb. It is an overwhelming interior containing notable
sculptures including Michelangelo's Pieta, which is protected by
bullet-proof glass since the damaging attack on it in 1972. In the
central aisle stands Arnolfo da Cambio's bronze statue of St Peter,
its foot worn down by the constant flow of pilgrims' kisses.
Proudly resting above the papal altar is Bernini's Throne of St
Peter. The Vatican Grottoes, containing papal tombs, can be reached
by steps from the statue of St Longinus. The Necropolis is located
one level below the grottoes. This is the legendary site of St
Peter's tomb and advance permission has to be obtained to view it.
A strict dress code is in place for the Basilica and no shorts,
bare shoulders or miniskirts are allowed (for men and
women). see full details
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The Sistine Chapel's famous ceiling painted by
Michelangelo looms above the frescoes on the side walls that were
painted by an illustrious team of artists that included Botticelli,
Ghirlandaio, Roselli, Pinturicchio, Signorelli and della Gatta. The
altar wall is covered by Michelangelo's Last Supper, revealing the
figure of Christ hovering above centre and flanked by Mary and
other saintly figures. The Vatican Museums provide an inspiring
visit to one of the world's greatest collections of art. The
galleries stretch over four miles (6km) and include the magnificent
Raphael rooms, the Etruscan Museum and the Pio-Clementino Museum,
which boasts the world's largest collection of Classical
statues. see full details
The Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museums
The Sistine Chapel's famous ceiling painted by
Michelangelo looms above the frescoes on the side walls that were
painted by an illustrious team of artists that included Botticelli,
Ghirlandaio, Roselli, Pinturicchio, Signorelli and della Gatta. The
altar wall is covered by Michelangelo's Last Supper, revealing the
figure of Christ hovering above centre and flanked by Mary and
other saintly figures. The Vatican Museums provide an inspiring
visit to one of the world's greatest collections of art. The
galleries stretch over four miles (6km) and include the magnificent
Raphael rooms, the Etruscan Museum and the Pio-Clementino Museum,
which boasts the world's largest collection of Classical
statues. see full details
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Time Elevator Rome is an interactive movie theatre
featuring panoramic screens, flight simulators and surround-sound.
This modern technology offers kids the opportunity to be enthralled
by a cinematic, 3-D journey back through 2750 years of Roman
history. see full details
Time Elevator Rome
Time Elevator Rome is an interactive movie theatre
featuring panoramic screens, flight simulators and surround-sound.
This modern technology offers kids the opportunity to be enthralled
by a cinematic, 3-D journey back through 2750 years of Roman
history. see full details
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The Basilica of St John Lateran was built in the 4th
century by Constantine the Great and was the first church built in
Rome. It is the cathedral of the diocese of Rome, and as such ranks
above all other Roman Catholic churches, even St Peter's Basilica
in the Vatican. It is the official ecclesiastical seat of the Pope,
and it is here that he celebrates Mass on certain religious
holidays. The building has suffered much damage in the past and has
been rebuilt several times, leaving only fragmented parts of the
original church. The present building is characterised by its
18th-century façade and contains several important relics, a
13th-century cloister and an ancient baptistery. Inside are
numerous statues, paintings, the High Altar that can only be used
by the Pope, and a cedar table that is said to be the one used by
Christ at the Last Supper. Across the street is one of the holiest
sites in Christendom that is visited by pilgrims from around the
world: the Palace of the Holy Steps, believed to be the 28 marble
steps originally at Pontius Pilate's villa in Jerusalem that Christ
climbed the day he was brought before Pilate. They have been in
Rome since 1589. see full details
Basilica di San Giovanni
The Basilica of St John Lateran was built in the 4th
century by Constantine the Great and was the first church built in
Rome. It is the cathedral of the diocese of Rome, and as such ranks
above all other Roman Catholic churches, even St Peter's Basilica
in the Vatican. It is the official ecclesiastical seat of the Pope,
and it is here that he celebrates Mass on certain religious
holidays. The building has suffered much damage in the past and has
been rebuilt several times, leaving only fragmented parts of the
original church. The present building is characterised by its
18th-century façade and contains several important relics, a
13th-century cloister and an ancient baptistery. Inside are
numerous statues, paintings, the High Altar that can only be used
by the Pope, and a cedar table that is said to be the one used by
Christ at the Last Supper. Across the street is one of the holiest
sites in Christendom that is visited by pilgrims from around the
world: the Palace of the Holy Steps, believed to be the 28 marble
steps originally at Pontius Pilate's villa in Jerusalem that Christ
climbed the day he was brought before Pilate. They have been in
Rome since 1589. see full details
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Unusual Rome offers fun, tailor-made tours and
activities for children, planned and presented according to age and
interests. With options ranging from visiting the popular sites of
Ancient Rome to modern museums and shows, as well as taking part in
cultural and outdoor activities, kids in Rome certainly won't be
bored! see full details
Unusual Rome for Kids
Unusual Rome offers fun, tailor-made tours and
activities for children, planned and presented according to age and
interests. With options ranging from visiting the popular sites of
Ancient Rome to modern museums and shows, as well as taking part in
cultural and outdoor activities, kids in Rome certainly won't be
bored! see full details
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Villa Doria Pamphili is a wonderful park to take
children to while on holiday in Rome. The park's playground,
skating rink and soccer fields will keep kids happy (and very
active!) for hours, and the pony rides around Villa Doria Pamphili
are also great fun. see full details
Villa Doria Pamphili Park
Villa Doria Pamphili is a wonderful park to take
children to while on holiday in Rome. The park's playground,
skating rink and soccer fields will keep kids happy (and very
active!) for hours, and the pony rides around Villa Doria Pamphili
are also great fun. see full details
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Looney's Indoor Entertainment Center is a great place
for kids to hang out, featuring costumed characters and
entertaining shows, as well as fun play areas. While the centre
offers recreation for children as old as 14, there are also play
groups for toddlers and their mothers to enjoy
together. see full details
Looney's
Looney's Indoor Entertainment Center is a great place
for kids to hang out, featuring costumed characters and
entertaining shows, as well as fun play areas. While the centre
offers recreation for children as old as 14, there are also play
groups for toddlers and their mothers to enjoy
together. see full details
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There are many theatres throughout Rome staging
excellent puppet shows (in English) that will keep the kids amused.
Well-known venues include the Pulcinella Puppet Theatre, an
open-air theatre on Gianicolo Hill, and the Teatro delle Marionette
degli Accettella, on Via Genocchi. The Teatro San Carlino is a
puppet theatre in Borghese Gardens, while Teatro Verde is located
in Circonvallazione Gianicolense. see full details
Puppet Shows
There are many theatres throughout Rome staging
excellent puppet shows (in English) that will keep the kids amused.
Well-known venues include the Pulcinella Puppet Theatre, an
open-air theatre on Gianicolo Hill, and the Teatro delle Marionette
degli Accettella, on Via Genocchi. The Teatro San Carlino is a
puppet theatre in Borghese Gardens, while Teatro Verde is located
in Circonvallazione Gianicolense. see full details
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