The grandiose cathedral, built in the sixteenth century, needed an appropriate setting. The Vatican decided that the poorly planned rectangle of metropolitan land at the foot of the temple should have a more elegant shape. In addition, the road leading from the Apostolic Palace (Palazzi Apostolici) to the basilica had to be created. Lorenzo Bernini…
A space rich in art and history. Immersed in the gardens of the Villa Borghese, the gallery is an arch of beauty of humanity. The Galleria Borghese is one of the treasures that few cities in the world can boast. Among other things, it is located in the vegetation of the public park most loved…
Vatican City is an enclave in the urban fabric of the city of Rome, the smallest independent state in the world, both in terms of population (800 inhabitants) and territorial extension (0.44 km²). It has a system of absolute monarchy with the Pope as head; the official languages are Italian for the Vatican and Latin…
“The Fontana di Trevi is the most majestic fountain in Rome. The small square that surrounds it is perhaps the most visited place in the city by tourists. Thousands of people visit the monument every day to throw a coin into the fountain – which, as legend has it, guarantees the tourist the possibility of…
Visit the Colosseum in Rome The Colosseum, called by the ancient Romans “Amphitheatrum Flavium” (Flavian amphitheater), is considered the most famous and impressive monument of ancient Rome and probably the most famous monument in the world. It is completed by the largest amphitheater built in the history of humanity. Symbol of the many glories of…
The Pantheon is one of the fifteen best attractions in Europe. The Pantheon is the most beautiful and best preserved Roman monument, one of the greatest and most complete works of Roman architecture, built between 25 and 27 B.C. by Consul Agrippa, an officer of the Emperor Augustus. For over two thousand years, the Pantheon…
A – Vatican MuseumB – St. Peter’s BasilicaC – Sixtine ChapelD – Place Saint-PierreE – Château Saint-AngeF – National Museum of RomeG – Piazza NavonaH – Campo de’ FioriI – Piazza del PopoloJ – PantheonK – Piazza di Spagna Spanish StepsL – Trevi FountainM – Colonna PalaceN – Vittoriano Monument to Victor – Emmanuel IIO…