La Rome City It has many places of interest that we cannot miss. The visits usually last several days, because in a weekend it is impossible to see everything. It is a very popular destination and therefore we must bear in mind that many of these monuments have long lines to buy tickets or to take the tours.
Today we will see some of the main monuments of Rome, those that we must take in a list to see one by one on our visit. Without a doubt, the city offers us many other attractions, but today we will focus on its great monumental wealth.
Saint Peter of the Vatican
St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican is the most important Catholic temple in the world. Inside the basilica you must see Bernini's Baldachin and Michelangelo's La Piedad. Within the city-state that is the Vatican you can also see the many Vatican Museums, which will take a long time. In them you should not miss the famous Sistine Chapel, painted by Michelangelo.
Coliseum
If there is something that must be seen in the city of Rome, it is the famous Colosseum. This monument is undoubtedly the most visited. East Colosseum is the symbol of the city and it was where events of all kinds were held, such as gladiator fights. Created during Vespasian's tenure, it is well preserved and it's easy to get an idea of what it looked like centuries ago.
Roman Forum
This was the place of activity in the life of Ancient Rome. The Roman Forum has ruins in which you can see what were previously buildings such as the market or the temples. In this place is the Arch of Titus or the Temple of Saturn. It is an easy place to visit because it is right next to the Colosseum.
Trevi Fountain
This fountain is one of the most visited in the world, and it is also one of the most beautiful. There is no visit to Rome that does not have a photograph next to this fountain, in which coins are usually thrown to make a wish. Taking a picture alone at the Trevi Fountain today is practically impossible, but the visit is worth it.
Pantheon of Agrippa
The Pantheon of Agrippa is one of the most visited monument in Rome and it is also the best preserved in the entire city, dating back to 126 BC. Inside are the tombs of some of the kings of Italy and also the tomb of the artist Raphael. Their perfect proportions are surprising, since their circumference measures the same as their height. This pantheon has an opening in the dome through which light enters. At Pentecost a shower of petals is thrown through this hole, being a beautiful spectacle.
Castel Sant'Angelo
This castle is also known as the Hadrian's Mausoleum. It is not one of the most famous places in Rome but it is certainly a beautiful monument to visit. It was used as a prison, refuge, barracks or residence of the Pope. To get there you have to go through a fortified corridor. At the top of the castle the figure of an angel stands out. It is possible to go up to the upper area to enjoy great views of the city. Crossing the bridge of the angels you can enjoy the beautiful statues that decorate it.
Campidoglio square
That's a nice square oriented towards St. Peter's Basilica, commissioned by Pope Paul III to Michelangelo. In it you can see the equestrian statue of Marco Aurelio. In it are the Capitoline Museums.
Navona Square
This is one of the most important squares in Rome, in which we can find monuments such as the Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers. In the square we can admire the predominant baroque style. In addition, in this square we can find the church of Santa Agnese in Agone. The square is located in the center of the city, so we will easily pass through it.
Plaza of Spain
The Plaza de España is another of the most photographed places in the city, especially its famous stairways. It is a place where many people stand to rest sitting on the stairs. This stairway is so well known that it can already be considered a monument of Rome, because there is no one who does not pass through it.
The Mouth of Truth
We will all recognize this monument because it is featured in Audrey Hepburn's 'Roman Holiday' movie. Is Mouth of Truth It has an opening. Apparently we must put our hand inside and if we answer honestly we can remove it, otherwise the hand will be trapped. Obviously, nowadays it is a typical place in which to take a funny photo.