Explore Rome's top sights, attractions, and exciting events
Discover the timeless beauty of the Eternal City, Rome, nestled on the banks of the Tiber River and perched on seven hills. With an impressive art history, architecture, and culture spanning nearly 3,000 years, Rome undeniably holds a prominent place in world history. Proudly serving as Italy's capital since 1871, the city has experienced various influences and architectural styles over the centuries.
Today, ancient ruins such as the Roman Forum and the Colosseum testify to the former power of the Roman Empire, recalling bygone eras. The historic center and the Vatican buildings, including the majestic St. Peter's Basilica, are UNESCO World Heritage sites, offering truly breathtaking sights.
Rome has evolved into a fascinating global metropolis, attracting travelers from around the world. The Eternal City offers countless attractions, inviting exploration and discovery. Therefore, it's best to plan several days to uncover all its treasures.
For your city trip to Rome, we've carefully selected the best sights, attractions, and events, along with valuable travel tips. Essential highlights include the Colosseum, the impressive St. Peter's Basilica, the fascinating Pantheon, and the historically rich Roman Forum. Additionally, we provide information, tours, and tickets for each attraction.
To optimize your city trip, we recommend using the Rome City Pass, granting free entry to museums and attractions, convenient public transport use, and avoiding queues at places like the Vatican and the Colosseum.
Immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of Rome and be captivated by the beauty and cultural heritage of this unique city. Rome is a place that will forever stay in your heart.
For the perfect 2-day Rome itinerary, GetYourGuide has compiled everything for you. Rome in 48 hours – experience the city's highlights!
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Rome City Pass
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Victor Emmanuel Monument
An important sight of the city of Rome is the National Monument to Victor Emmanuel (Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele II) between Piazza Venezia and the Roman Forum.
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Cortile del Belvedere Rome
The Cortile del Belvedere is one of the most important architectural works of the High Renaissance and one of the sights in Rome. The Belvedere Courtyard in the Vatican Palace in Rome was designed by Donato Bramante and offers a wonderful view of the old St. Peter's Basilica. It can be visited together with the Vatican Museums.
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Vatican Museums
If you want to see works by art legends like Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio and Raphael, then you have to visit the Vatican Museums. It is one of the most important sights in Rome and can be combined very well with a visit to St. Peter's Basilica and St. Peter's Square.
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Pantheon
One of the most famous sights in Rome is the Pantheon. This ancient building in Rome, which has been consecrated as a church, is particularly known for the vaulted rotunda of 43.30 m. For a long time, the dome was - measured by its inner diameter - the largest dome in the world. It is one of the best preserved structures from Roman antiquity. The sight is one of the most important tourist destinations in Rome.
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St. Peter’s Square
St. Peter's Square in Rome, built between 1656 and 1667, is one of the most important sights of the city with the associated St. Peter's Basilica. It is part of the Vatican City. The state border between Vatican City and Italy is formed by the colonnades, which consist of 284 fifteen meter high columns of the Tuscan order.
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St. Peter’s Basilica
One of the most popular in Europe and one of the best sights in Rome is St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City on St. Peter's Square. The church building impresses every visitor not only with its external appearance but also with the pompous interior. The church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Castel Sant’Angelo
The Castel Sant’Angelo is one of the most important sights in Rome. The Angel's Bridge in front of it leads to Castel Sant'Angelo over the Tiber in Rome. It was originally built as a mausoleum and later converted into a fort by various popes.
