Palazzo Madama is a palace in Rome that currently houses the Italian Senate. It was built on the ruins of ancient Roman baths constructed by Emperor Nero and is located next to Piazza Navona. During the Middle Ages, monks from the Farfa Abbey acquired the land, which was later taken over by France. In the late 15th century, the Medici family constructed a new building here...
Palazzo Braschi is a large Neoclassical building in Rome, situated between Piazza Navona, Piazza della Cancelleria, Via Vittorio Emanuele II, and Piazza Pasquino. It currently houses the Museum of Rome (Museo di Roma). Palazzo Braschi was commissioned by Pope Pius VI…
Palazzo Massimo alle Terme is a palace in Rome, Italy, built in the 19th-century Neo-Renaissance architectural style. It is located in Piazza della Repubblica in the Pigna district, near Termini Station. Constructed between 1883 and 1886, it was commissioned by Monsignor Massimo, the last descendant of the Massimo family and a Jesuit priest, on land owned by the family…
The Pantheon, also translated as the Pantheon Temple or the Temple of all the Gods, is located in present-day Rome, Italy. It was an ancient Roman religious building that was later converted into a church and stands as one of the most significant architectural achievements of ancient Rome. In 609 AD, the Byzantine emperor donated the Pantheon to Pope Boniface IV, who renamed it the Church of Santa Maria ad Martyres (Saint Mary and the Martyrs), which remains its official name today.
The Theatre of Marcellus is an open-air theatre in Rome, Italy, built in the final years of the Roman Republic to host theatrical and musical performances for locals and visitors. Today, this ancient structure is located in Rome’s Sant’Angelo district and has once again become a popular tourist attraction in the city. It was named after Marcus Marcellus, the nephew of Emperor Augustus...
Militia Tower is a medieval tower in Rome, Italy, attached to Trajan's Forum in the Imperial Forums. Legend has it that the Roman Emperor Nero built this tower to watch the Great Fire of Rome, earning it the nickname "Nero’s Tower.” However, the tower was actually constructed during the time of Pope Innocent III (1198–1216)...
Located within the Palazzo Spada, an outstanding masterpiece from the 17th-century architectural competition among Rome’s wealthy elite, this small gallery situated on the garden side of the palace is worth a visit regardless of your interest in Baroque architecture. Palazzo Spada is a palace located in the historic center of Rome, very close to Palazzo Farnese. It features…
Villa Doria Pamphili is a 17th-century villa in Rome, featuring the largest landscaped garden in the city today and serving as a recreational spot for Roman citizens. It is located on the Janiculum Hill, just outside the Porta San Pancrazio of the ancient Aurelian Walls, at the starting point of the ancient Via Aurelia…
The Pyramid of Cestius is an ancient pyramid in Rome, Italy, near the Porta San Paolo and the Protestant Cemetery. It stands at the intersection of two ancient roads: the Via Ostiensis and Via della Marmorata. Because the Pyramid of Cestius was incorporated into the city's fortifications, it is…
Palazzo Massimo alle Colonne is a Renaissance building in Rome, Italy, designed by the renowned Italian architect and painter Baldassarre Peruzzi and constructed between 1532 and 1536. The site originally had three adjacent buildings belonging to the Massimo family, which were destroyed in a fire during the Sack of Rome (1527)...
Palazzo di Propaganda Fide is a palace located in Rome, Italy, and has been the seat of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples (formerly known as the Sacred Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith) since 1626. It was designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Francesco Borrom...
The Ara Pacis is an altar dedicated to the Goddess of Peace. It was commissioned by the Roman Senate on July 4, 13 BC, to celebrate the triumphal return of Emperor Augustus from Spain and Gaul, and consecrated on January 30, 9 BC, to honor the peace he brought to the empire following his victories. It seeks to depict...
Palazzo delle Esposizioni is an exhibition hall in Rome, Italy, designed in the Neoclassical architectural style and located on Via Nazionale. It was designed by Pio Piacentini and opened in 1883. The venue has hosted several important exhibitions, such as the 1883 art...
The Church of Saint Mary of Greece is a Catholic minor basilica located in Rome, Italy, built in the 6th century. It attracts many visitors due to the world-famous Mouth of Truth being housed in this church. The Mouth of Truth is a marble carving resembling a human face, located in the portico of the Church of Saint Mary of Greece. The Mouth of Truth...
The Forum Boarium was the cattle market of ancient Rome and also the oldest forum. It is located between the Capitoline Hill, Palatine Hill, and Aventine Hill, in the flat area near the Tiber River, where the first bridge over the Tiber was built. The Forum Boarium served as Rome's main port and was once a bustling center of commerce. The Forum Boarium is…
Area Sacra di Largo Argentina is a square located in the archaeological zone of the Campus Martius in Rome, containing the remains of four Roman temples built during the Roman Republic. The ruins of the four temples are referred to as Temples A, B, C, and D, as their dedications were uncertain at the time of excavation. Temple A was built in the 3rd century BC and may have...
The Column of Marcus Aurelius is a Doric column located in Piazza Colonna in Rome, featuring a spiral relief on its shaft. It was built to commemorate the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius and modeled after the Column of Trajan. An inscription discovered nearby confirms...
Villa Ada is the largest park in Rome, Italy, located in the northeastern part of the city, covering an area of 182 hectares. The highest point in the park is Monte Antenne, a 67-meter-high ancient archaeological site. In the latter half of the 19th century, this lush woodland area belonged to the...
The National Musical Instruments Museum is located in Rome and was established in 1974. It is one of Europe’s renowned musical instrument museums and a must-visit destination for musicians and music enthusiasts, allowing you to immerse yourself in a sea of music and enjoy the wonderful sounds produced by a wide array of instruments. The museum boasts a rich collection of precious and exquisitely crafted instruments,…
Tiber Island is a boat-shaped island in the Tiber River within the city of Rome, Italy, located at a bend in the river. It is the only island in the stretch of the Tiber that flows through Rome. Approximately 270 meters long and 67 meters wide, it has long been associated with healing and therapy. Since ancient Roman times, the island has been connected to the rest of Rome by two bridges...