7 MUST SEE SIGHTS IN ROME

The capital of Italy is so rich in culture that there

is no end to what you can learn and see just by

walking in the streets of Rome. A holiday in the

Italian capital is going to be a culture filled one

can only be made better by pleasant

accommodations. If you are looking for boutique

hotels in Rome it will have lots of them. While

you’re out and about however, these are the

must sees for your trip.

ST. PETER’S BASILICA

In a city filled to the brim with awe-inspiring churches,

nothing can hold a candle to St. Peter’s Basilica.

Called Basilica de San Pietro in Italian it is Italy’s

largest and most spectacular basilica. After 120

years of construction the church was finally finished

in 1626. Inside is a huge collection of timeless and

priceless art but chief among them and most

renowned are Michelangelo’s Pieta and his soaring

dome.

COLOSSEUM

The Colosseum of today is only but a skeleton of its

former grandeur but that doesn’t make it any less

remarkable. Originally known as the Flavian

amphitheater the place could seat 50,000 people.

Tiered seating encircled the arena where gladiators

fought wild animals, slaves and each other. Beneath

the arena is another maze like structure called the

hypogeum, where all the animals were kept.

VATICAN MUSEUMS

The Vatican Museums boasts one of the world’s

greatest art collections and a wealth of important

artifacts. It was founded by Pope Julius II in the early

16th century but was later enlarged and developed by

successive pontiffs. There is much to see, what with

almost 7 kilometers worth of halls and corridors there

is no end to what you the Vatican Museums have to

show you.

ROMAN FORUM

This impressive sprawl of ruins was where the business and political district of the Roman Empire once stood. The site is originally an Etruscan burial ground that was first developed during the 7th century. Over time, probably because of its strategic location, the area grew to be the political, cultural and commercial hub of the Roman Empire. Today, the most important landmarks within the ruins include the Curia, the Casa delle Vestalia and Arco di Settimio Severo.

PANTHEON

The striking 2000 year old temple turned church was

first built as an ode to the Greek gods. In AD 608 it

was then consecrated as a catholic church and is

now officially the Basilica Santa Maria and Martyres.

Despite its age, and despite it showing it, the

Pantheon remains to be one of the oldest and most

well-preserved of Rome’s ancient monuments.

PIAZZA NAVONA

The Piazza Navona has ornate fountains, baroque

style mansions, street artists, hawkers and tourists.

It’s like a party every day in this place. This comes as

no surprise because Piazza Navona is one of Rome’s

most elegant showcase squares. The piazza’s central

masterpiece is Bernini’s Fontana dei Quattro Flumi.

CAPITOLINE MUSEUMS

The Capitoline Museums is one of the world’s oldest

public museums. Their collection of classical sculptures

is unrivaled the world over. Tickets prices can go up or

down depending on whether there is a temporary exhibit

going on so it is best to call ahead to be sure.

To make your stay in Rome a more enjoyable one be

sure to book a stay in the many boutique hotels Rome

has to offer.