Vatican Architecture and Museo Storico Nazionale dell'Arte Sanitaria

Vatican Architecture and Museo Storico Nazionale dell'Arte Sanitaria

Rome, the capital of Italy, one of the oldest cities in Europe, and a sacred site for over 700 million Catholics worldwide, is located in central Italy on the lower plains of the Tiber River. It was the birthplace and capital of the ancient Roman Empire (30 BC–AD 476). Since ancient times, it has been world-famous for its long history and magnificent landscapes. The historic center within the Aurelian Walls (also known as the Old City), located within Rome’s city limits, stands as a prime example of perfectly preserved ancient urban architecture within a modern national capital. In 1983, it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List for its cultural and natural significance.

As a world-renowned ancient city, Rome is like a giant open-air museum, still retaining many precious landmarks and historic sites, such as the Pantheon, the Monument to King Victor Emmanuel II, the Temple of the Vestals, the Temple of Caesar, triumphal arches, and victory columns. The fountains of Rome are especially breathtaking—jets of water spraying into the air catch the sunlight to create rainbows, resembling colorful silk ribbons dancing in the sky. The city boasts over 3,000 fountains, the most famous of which is the Trevi Fountain.

Strolling through the streets of Rome, the towering modern buildings contrast beautifully with the ancient Roman ruins nestled among greenery. Artistic statues from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, along with Byzantine-style churches, abound—painting a magnificent picture of Rome’s evolution from antiquity to the modern era.

Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura

Must-visit reason: One of the world’s most famous ancient cities

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Italy[Italy]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Lazio Region [Lazio Region]

City where the attraction is located: Rome [Rome]