Itinerary for 2 weeks in Rome. Weekend in Rome: two unforgettable days in the Eternal City. Maps of Rome, guides, phrasebooks

Coming to tourist destinations for a couple of days, travelers strive to see as many famous attractions as possible in a short time. When the excursion program includes a short “Roman holiday”, it is better to plan your routes around the capital of Italy in advance so as not to miss the most interesting and educational things in 2 days of walking around Rome.

The first day

What is the most famous landmark in Rome? Everyone will answer - of course, the Colosseum. When planning a route for 2 days, you can book a hotel near the ancient amphitheater so as not to waste time on unnecessary movement around the city. From Fiumicino Airport, most tourists travel by air express to Rome's main train station - Termini. From the Termini metro station, located next to the station, you will reach the Colosseo metro station, near which you can pre-book accommodation. The first day of walking around Rome is best spent exploring the main “pearls” of the left bank of the Tiber.

Coliseum

The ruins of one of the largest stadiums of the beginning of the era, the Colosseum, which have survived to this day, are the greatest architectural monument Ancient Rome. A trip to the capital of Italy will be in vain if you don’t look at the Colosseum. The Flavian Amphitheatre, as the Colosseum is also called, is open from 9 am until sunset. The elliptical-shaped amphitheater, finished with travertine marble, amazes with its scale, reaching a length of about two hundred meters and more than one hundred and fifty meters in width.

To get into the ancient architectural structure, you need to get in line, which moves quite quickly.

At one time, the Colosseum became a model for the construction of stadiums. All subsequent sports arenas in the world were built in his likeness. Thanks to the many entrances located along the entire perimeter, the stands of the stadium are quickly filled with spectators and just as quickly they leave.

In the vicinity of the Colosseum there are other attractions, each of which you can devote a little time to:

Ruins of the Great Gladiator School;

Basilica of St. Clement;

Triumphal Arch of Constantine.

Roman forum

Moving northwest from the Colosseum, a few minutes' walk takes you to the Roman Forum, an ancient square with the remains of ancient buildings. On the territory you can explore the ruins of temples, triumphal arches and colonnades. The Roman Forum was of great importance for the administration of the Empire. It was here that the best minds of Italy gathered to adopt decrees and decisions of national importance.

Pantheon of Gods

It is simply impossible to pass by this unique ancient Roman structure in the Rotunda Square. The "Temple of All Gods", built at the beginning of the era, glorifies the greatness and power of the Roman Empire. The hemispherical dome with a coffered ceiling and a 9-meter oculus, which evenly illuminates the interior space of the structure, is considered a unique engineering structure of ancient times.

Gallery and Palace Colonna

The palace of the noble Italian family Colonna is one of the largest works of ancient palace architecture, so a 2-day excursion program According to Rome, it must be turned on. The Coronna Palace began to be built in the Middle Ages, and its construction continued for 5 centuries. The interiors of Palazzo Coronna amaze with the richness and luxury of its decoration. The palace includes a gallery in which, over the centuries, the Coronna family collected masterpieces and rarities of artistic art.

If your first day of traveling around Rome falls on a Saturday, then you can visit the palace freely, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., from Via della Pilotta. On Saturday afternoons and all other days, entrance to the palace is by reservation.

Trevi Fountain

You can end the first of two days of your trip to Rome at the most famous fountain in Italy - Trevi. The majestic fountain with allegorical sea statues, almost 50 meters wide, looks even larger due to its proximity to the facade of the exquisite Palazzo Poli. There are many beliefs associated with the Trevi Fountain. To return to Rome again, you need to throw one coin into the waters of the fountain. Those who want to meet their love will have to “fork out” for two. And if you dream of a wedding, then only three coins will help in this case.

Find out in detail about all the beliefs and legends of Roman sights by ordering organized excursions and original programs with guides. Experienced travelers on the Vinsky forum will help you plan your route around Rome on your own.

Second day

On the second day of your trip to the capital of Italy, pay attention to the sights of the right bank of the Tiber. If you cross the Tiber in the area of the Colosseum, from the districts of Sant'Angelo, Ripa or Regola, you will find yourself in the most authentic corner of Rome - Trastevere. Don't miss the opportunity to stroll through the narrow medieval streets inhabited by the indigenous Romans.

Trastevere

Trastevere is located on the other side of the Tiber from the main Roman attractions, on the Janiculum hill. Once upon a time there was a separate settlement here, which later became part of Rome. In common parlance, Trastevere means Zarechye in Italian. Over the centuries, the Trastevere area has been rebuilt and changed several times. Due to constant reconstruction, a complex labyrinth of narrow streets covered with paving stones has formed in this area. In this quarter of Rome, among ancient houses, thickets of ivy, ancient temples and Everyday life ordinary Romans, you can feel the spirit of real Italy. This unique corner is full of cozy taverns, food stalls, and souvenir shops. The melodic songs of street musicians can be heard everywhere on the streets.

On a walk around Trastevere you can visit:

Villa Farnesina, in which the ceiling paintings are made by the hand of the great Raphael;

Museum of Rome;

beautiful Botanical Garden on the territory of an ancient estate;

the temple of Santa Maria in Trastevere is one of the most ancient in Rome,

and also climb Mount Gianicolo to see the beautiful panorama of Rome from above. A walk north from Trastevere along the Tiber embankment will take you to the pearl of Catholicism - the Vatican.

Vatican

The most famous “state within a state”, the residence of the popes and the heart of the Catholic world, occupies just over 40 hectares. Every day, thousands of tourists and pilgrims from all over the world visit the Vatican, gathering in the square in front of St. Peter's Basilica.

The famous Vatican Cathedral begins its work very early - from 7 a.m.; museums open two hours later.

If you go to the Vatican on Wednesday, you can attend a sermon given by the Pope himself on this day of the week.

Below St. Peter's Basilica there is an ancient necropolis with ancient frescoes, as well as the tomb of Peter. The Vatican Museums display a huge number of collections of world art, to explore which it is better to choose a freer schedule for visiting Rome.

If after walking around Trastevere and visiting the Vatican you still have some free time, then you can return to the left bank of Rome and get acquainted with the main “piazza” of Rome and those attractions that were not included in the itinerary of the first day.

Squares of Rome

IN close proximity Two famous Roman squares are located from each other - Capitoline and Venice. Architectural ensemble on the Capitol Hill was designed by Michelangelo himself and today includes:

Palace of Senators;

Palace of Conservatives;

New Palace.

In the center of the space is the equestrian monument to Marcus Aurelius.

You can go down to the Capitoline Square along an ancient staircase decorated with statues of lions and ancient heroes. At the foot of the Capitol is Piazza Venice with the magnificent palace of the same name, the Vittoriano monument and the triumphal column of the victorious emperor Trajan.

Also within walking distance are the rectangular Piazza Navona, framed by ancient palaces, churches and fountains, and Piazza di Spagna with the famous staircase and world fashion boutiques. After visiting the Roman piazza, end the second day of the tour with a relaxation in the Borghese Gardens.

Two days of walking around the main attractions of Rome will fly by unnoticed, leaving a lot of impressions and pleasant moments. To get to know Rome in more detail, purchase themed tours or plan additional ones independent trips to the beautiful capital of Italy.

We were in Rome for 2 days, so I want to give you some ideas about how to spend a weekend in the capital of Italy.

Day 1

So, first day. Where to start the inspection?

Of course, with Colosseum!

The structure, built over almost 2000 years, attracts millions of tourists every year.

If you take the metro to the Colosseum, something incredible awaits you - the ancient amphitheater is located right opposite the station exit. Coming out of the metro at the Colosseum station, you immediately run into... the Colosseum. From such a surprise you even get lost for a couple of seconds. I had a similar feeling when I got off the subway in London and ran into Big Ben.

The feeling experienced is extremely difficult to describe. Just imagine, all your life you have seen something only in pictures, and then suddenly before your eyes it appears in reality. That is, you don’t approach it from afar, slowly starting to recognize individual details, but simply raise your eyes and bam, here it is.

If you are planning to go inside, I advise buy tickets in advance— There are a lot of people who want to visit the Colosseum at any time of the year. And we admired all this beauty and moved on.

Having walked all the way around the Colosseum and taken several (several dozen?) photographs of the amphitheater and Arches of Constantine, we continued along Via dei Fori Imperiale, marveling at the ruins of Roman Forum, That forum Nerves, That Augusta Forum, That Forum of Trajan, That Yuri forum.

All these attractions are located on Palatine Hill- the oldest and most anciently inhabited of the seven hills of Rome.

According to legend, it was here that Romulus and Remus were suckled by a she-wolf and raised by Faustulus. Romulus founded the city here.

By the way, if you turn from Via dei Fori Imperiale onto Via di San Pietro in Carcere, you will come out exactly to the Capitoline Museum, at the entrance to which there is a bronze statue of that same Capitoline She-wolf;)

Let me break up the antiquity with a photograph of a happy self. Are you still following our route?;)

So slowly but surely you will reach Venice square and amazing monument to Victor Emmanuel II made of white marble.

Be sure to climb the steps to the very top, you won’t regret it.

The final point of our walk (almost 15 km per day) was an incredibly beautiful Trevi Fountain.
Just look at this beauty! Compared to many other attractions of Rome, Trevi is very young - it was only built in the 18th century.

There is a belief that the person who throws a coin at him will come to Rome again. Two coins - a love meeting. Three - wedding (marriage). Four coins - wealth. Five coins - separation. The amount of money that annually “caught” by public utilities, exceeds 1 million euros per year.

Day 2.

What trip to Rome is complete without visiting the Vatican? Did you know that it is quite possible to see the Pope?

On my first visit, I managed to attend a sermon by the Pope himself. Every Sunday, if things are going on catholic church do not require the presence of the pontiff in any other place, the Pope addresses his weekly sermon to the faithful gathered on Piazza San Pietro in the Vatican.

You can also send yourself a postcard from the Vatican✉Or not to yourself :)

A short walk from the Vatican along Via della Conciliazione will take you right to Castle Sant'Angelo.

Is it worth paying 18 and a half euros for admission ticket and go inside the Castle? My answer: definitely worth it! Just look at the view of Rome from there!

Another tip: visit the castle at sunset. The city in the red rays of the setting sun and the majestic silhouette of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican will not leave anyone indifferent. It's just some kind of magic.

Do you remember when we were told at school that in ancient times cities were built on the banks of rivers? Thanks to our ancestors for the fact that now we can take such incredible pictures. You can’t imagine how many people want to take a photo St. Peter's Cathedral in the Vatican with Ponte Umberto I bridge. And you can't blame them for that. Look at the postcard look it turns out.

And you will get to the bridge straight from the Castel Sant'Angelo.

So, you went to the Vatican, climbed the tower of the Castel Sant'Angelo, took a great photo from the Ponte Umberto bridge - it's time to take a walk to Piazza Navona.

Gaius Julius Caesar began to build up the square. As a result, today you can see 2 churches, 3 fountains, an obelisk, 8 palaces and 2 museums :)

There is also a famous fountain of four rivers works by Bernini.

Overall, a 100% must-visit in Rome.

Do you have any ideas why in ancient times everything was so huge? Well, tell me, who needed such doors?

The photo shows the Roman Pantheon, built back in 126 AD. e. Oh yes, the second question: how could they build THIS at that time? I think I have too many questions about our story.

In general, you understand where to go after Piazza Navona;)

And if you have any strength left, take a walk to Spanish Steps🙂

Rome 🇮🇹 Wine tour in Frascati🍷

Just recently I told you about the wineries on, and now I’ll tell you, how can you go to a winery near Rome😏

If you are as restless and love to travel as we are, then you will even have time to visit one of the nearby wineries :)

Just half an hour by train from Rome there is a small, terribly cozy town of Frascati🤗It was formed in the crater of a volcano and is the property of the Vatican👆🏻It was invented there special type of wine- Frascati. The peculiarity of this variety is that the wine should be obtained in the most natural way - no watering, fertilizers, etc. Therefore, when there is a dry season in Frascati, winemakers have a hard time 🤦🏼‍♀️

How to organize such a trip? Easy 👌🏻 There are offers on airbnb, but we used the services @oldfrascati. Eventually for 55 euros per person we got a short tour of the city, transfer to a 16th-century winery, a tour of it and the wine cellars, tasting of 3 types of local wines with snacks in the form of real Italian pizza and, on top of that, lunch with wine😋

There were only 6 people in the group, including us.

Why I love Italy 🇮🇹

This is the end of my story about Italy💛 Well, where else can you eat amazing gelato with a view of more than 2000 years of antiquity?😏

Self-guided tours in Rome

If you want to not only see Rome, but also learn more about it without overpaying for guides, then pay attention to interactive excursions Surprise Me. The average cost is 1200 rubles per excursion (not per person). You do not need the Internet to take the excursion, because... The built-in compass works. More details about what it is self-guided tours Surprise Me and how to use them, I tell you in .

The next destination of our journey will be (Piazza Navona), which is literally two steps away from our cafe with the most delicious coffee. If you happen to visit Piazza Navona during the Christmas period, you will see it in a pre-Christmas glow, with many stalls selling New Year's gifts, souvenirs and sweets. If your visit to Rome falls in the summer, then your eyes will see a completely different square - with artists offering their works and three beautiful fountains.

Piazza Navona. Photo isparmiare.coninternet.net

From Piazza Navona along Via De Coronari we go to Castel Sant’Angelo, which is reached by the beautiful bridge of the same name across the Tiber. Construction of the castle began in 125, and it was originally intended as a mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian and his family. Over the past centuries, there has been a castle, a prison, a storage facility, a papal residence... and now the Castel Sant'Angelo is a museum.

Castle of Sant'Angelo. Photovicinialcentro. wordpress. com

To the left of Castel Sant'Angelo you can see the square and St. Peter's Basilica; just walk a little along the straight Via della Conciliazione to find yourself in the most important square in Rome. But, perhaps, it is better to leave a visit to the cathedral itself for the next day.

It's time to go back. Let's cross back over the Ponte Sant'Angelo and end up at the nearest stop, Acciaioli, on Avenue Victor Emanuel II. From here we will take bus 116T to the stop "" (Tritone - Fontana di Trevi) and, despite the late hour, we will get out to admire this magnificent architectural monument in the evening illumination, and at the same time throw a coin into it to return to the Eternal City again.

Trevi Fountain. Photo Thinkstock

It remains to end the first day in Rome with a good dinner in one of the trattorias in the city center.

To return to our starting point, take metro line A (red) from the nearest station Barberini (Piazza Barberini) in the direction of Anagnina, and in a few minutes you will be back at Termini Station. It should be remembered that the metro closes at 23.30, with the exception of Fridays and Saturdays - on these days the metro is open until 1.30 am.

Second day in Rome

On your second day of exploring the Eternal City, why not take a bus tour? Double decker tour buses depart from station square along several routes, they are equipped with headphones, with which you can listen to the guide’s story in one of the offered languages, including Russian. From these panoramic buses you can get off at any of the stops, and then take the same route again and continue the panoramic tour until about 22:00. Trambus Open costs 20 euros and is valid for 48 hours, and for card holders Roma Pass It is enough to pay 15 euros for it.

So, in the morning on Piazza Five Hundred near Termini Station we buy a ticket for sightseeing bus and, without wasting precious time, we take the first bus, which leaves at approximately 8.30.

Tourist panoramic busTrambus Open. Photo by the author

From the bus we will explore the Baths of Diocletian, again we will pass in front of the Colosseum, but this time we will admire it from the other side, then we will see the largest hippodrome of Ancient Rome - the “Great Circus” (Circo Massimo), and immediately after it - the mysterious “Mouth of Truth” (Bocca della Verità). Perhaps it’s worth going out here to take a closer look at the mysterious mask, which is capable (at least so the belief says) of distinguishing truth from lies and biting off a liar’s hand, and at the same time we’ll examine medieval church Santa Maria in Cosmedin, in whose portico the “Mouth of Truth” is located.

"Mouth of Truth" Phototurismoroma.it

Buses of this tourist route run every 15 minutes, we'll take the next bus, for example, from Piazza Venezia, to get off this time at St. Peter's Cathedral (Basilica di San Pietro). Most likely, in front of the cathedral there will be a long line of people wishing to enter it (entrance is free), but it moves quickly, and main cathedral The Catholic Church deserves to wait a little at the entrance.

St. Peter's Cathedral. Photo by Thinkstock

You can limit yourself to examining the masterpieces that are located inside St. Peter's Cathedral, you can go down and explore the underground crypts, or you can also climb its huge dome, to which, in addition to the elevator, there are another 500 steps and from which a stunning view of the whole of Rome opens.

After visiting the grandiose cathedral, you need to refresh yourself with a good lunch; this can be done in one of the restaurants, of which there are many in this area. For example, you can go to the trattoria “Il Mozzicone”, which is located on the corner of the neighboring streets Borgo Pio and Via dei Tre Pupazzi and choose one of the typical dishes of local cuisine or a delicious pizza of your choice .

After lunch, we will continue exploring Rome from the tourist bus and return to the stop on Via della Conciliazione. After waiting no more than 15 minutes for our panoramic bus, we will continue our journey through the Eternal City, listening to the audio guide and trying to capture in our memory all the beauties of the Italian capital. Next you can go to the Altar of Peace (Ara Pacis), which was consecrated in 9 BC. and personified the onset of the “Roman Peace”. The Altar of Peace is located on the very banks of the Tiber, a visit to the museum costs 8.50 euros, and Roma Pass holders receive a discount.

Altar of Peace. Photo silentgliss.com

Further, from the Altar of Peace you can go to one of the majestic avenues of Rome - Via del Corso, where many palaces, restaurants, cafes, and shops are located. And after walking along Via del Corso, it is worth turning onto Via dei Condotti - another beautiful street in Rome, where boutiques of the most fashionable Italian brands are collected.

Via Condotti connects Via del Corso with Piazza di Spagna, and a little before reaching Piazza di Spagna, on Via Condotti there is the historical Greek Café (Caffè Greco), founded back in 1760, where such famous personalities as Richard Wagner stayed , Orson Welles, Johann Wolfgang Goethe, Giacomo Casanova. At the table of the Greek cafe, Nikolai Gogol wrote many chapters of his “Dead Souls”. Arthur Schopenhauer and Franz Liszt visited this cafe. You can also join this list of the great and famous by simply drinking a cup of coffee in the Greek cafe.

If time and remaining strength allow, then it’s worth going to Piazza di Spagna and going up the spacious Spanish Steps to the Trinità dei Monti church. And if you turn left from this church, you can go to Villa Borghese with its magnificent park complex, gallery and museum. From here, from the heights of Pincho Hill, all that remains is to admire the sunset and spend another day, so unnoticed, flying by among the beauties and sights of the Eternal City.

Photo by Thinkstock

From here it is enough to go down to the nearby People's Square (Piazza del Popolo), where there is a metro station, and return to our starting point - Termini Station.

And even if this time it was not possible to see even a tenth of what this unique city, let's leave the rest of the attractions for our next meetings with him, especially since the coin has already been thrown into the Trevi Fountain!

A weekend in Rome is a great way to relax after a hard week of work and get to know the Eternal City better. But how to plan your time so that you can see all the most important things in such a short time? Especially for you, we have drawn up a plan on how you can spend a productive and, most importantly, pleasant weekend in the capital of Italy!

SATURDAY

Morning

Start your day with a traditional Italian style breakfast " cappuccino+sweet puff pastries" (eg cornetto/croissant) in one of the Roman bars.

After breakfast, take a walk through the most important attractions of the central part of Rome: throw a coin for luck into the famous Fountain Di Trevi; go into the Pantheon and catch the “sacred ray of light” passing through the hole in its dome; sit on the steps of the Spanish Steps; watch the street artists in Piazza Navona, walk to Castel Sant'Angelo and don't forget to stop by one of the Roman ice cream shops for traditional Italian gelato.

Noon

It's time to take a lunch break, which means it's time to enjoy real Italian pizza! For example, you can look into PizzaRé on Via di Ripetta - they make the most delicious Roman pizza in the city center. You can find the addresses of other delicious pizzerias in Rome.

After a hearty lunch, head out to Rome's main shopping street, Via del Corso. and don’t deny yourself the pleasure of buying a couple of fashionable things and souvenirs.

Once you've finished shopping, head towards the majestic white Vittoriano monument in Piazza Venezia ( Piazza Venezia ), built in honor of the first king of a united Italy, Vittorio Emanuele II. Part of the monument is the so-called"Altar of the Fatherland": the tomb of the unknown soldier, located directly under the equestrian statue of the king. By the way, if you wish, you can climb to the roof of the Vittoriano, because there is one of the main observation platforms of the city: from there you can enjoy an incredible panorama of the whole of Rome! The lift costs 7 euros/person.

Having thoroughly enjoyed the panoramic view, go to the two main attractions of the Eternal City: the Roman Forum, once the center of social and political life of the townspeople (and the entire state), and the Colosseum, the most important and largest amphitheater of antiquity, in whose arena 2000 years ago gladiator fights were held. By the way, if you want to go inside the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance so as not to stand in long lines at the box office. And you can use the saved time for more interesting activities!

For example, have a traditional Italian aperitif overlooking the Colosseum. We recommend visiting the bar Oppio Caffè, where for 12 euros you get a cocktail of your choice + an unlimited buffet a la"all you can eat".

Evening

Perhaps after a long day and hours of walking, you will just want to relax in your hotel room. But if you still have some strength left, we recommend visiting the popular Roman club-pub Shari-Vari, located two minutes from the Pantheon. There will be dancing for you until you drop until 4 am!

SUNDAY

Morning

On Sunday morning in Rome, almost all shops and establishments are closed, which means it’s time to visit museums, explore the city and touch the Great. For example, you can go see... the Pope, because every Sunday Pope Francesco reads morning prayer to the people"Angelus" ("Angel of the Lord") right on St. Peter's Square! Mass begins at 11:50 and lasts 20 minutes. However, we advise you to arrive early as there will be huge crowds around midday.

Noon

After such a highly spiritual start to the day, we offer you"climb" even higher: how about looking at Rome from above? To do this, we advise you to climb the two most popular observation decks of the Eternal City: one of them is located in the main Roman park, Villa Borghese ( Villa Borghese) on the Pincio hill, and the second - in one of the calmest and most comfortable places in the city: in the Orange Garden ( Giardino degli Aranci), on the Aventino hill. Both sites offer incredible views of the entire central part of Rome!

Evening

We suggest you spend the rest of the day in one of the most romantic and popular areas of Rome - Trastevere. This part of the city is filled with cozy narrow streets, delicious restaurants with homemade Roman cuisine, street musicians and a stunning authentic atmosphere"old ladies of Italy".

A pleasant conclusion to the day will be dinner at a tavern La Scaletta , which is located in the same area: the restaurant offers its visitors not only delicious Italian dishes, but also a favorable tourist menu at reasonable prices.

Now try to visit the Eternal City using our two-day action plan! We promise: you are guaranteed unforgettable pleasure!

SUNDAY BONUS!

If your trip to Rome falls at the beginning of the month, then you are truly lucky, because on the FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH, admission to all the main museums in Rome is free! In this case, in order to avoid wasting time in long queues, we advise you to come to the museums at the very opening.

PROS AND CONS OF "WEEKEND IN ROME"

Pros:

You can see all the most important things in a short time;

The cost of such a trip will be significantly lower;

On weekends there is no everyday bustle and traffic jams, the city becomes a little calmer;

Minuses:

On weekends (especially Sunday), many places either end their working hours early or are completely closed;

If, in addition to walking around the city, you also plan to visit many museums and churches in Rome, then in 2 days you may not have time to see all the most important things: you will need to set your priorities correctly.

To get to know Rome as it really is, to reveal its secrets and feel it from the inside, probably not even a lifetime is enough. Therefore, Rome in 3 days is, rather, a fleeting acquaintance that precedes a long and strong friendship with one of the most unique cities in the world. Having walked through Rome on foot along our route, you will get acquainted with its main attractions, see the most stunning ancient buildings and architectural masterpieces famous architects.

First day in Rome

Day 1. Main attractions:

Circus Massimo and the Imperial Palace
Bull Forum and Mouth of Truth
Tiberina Island
Theater of Marcellus and Temple of Apollo
Capitoline Square and Capitoline Museums
Altar of the Fatherland (Vittoriano)
Street of the Imperial Forums
Trajan's Market
Roman forum
Coliseum
Arch of Constantine

We recommend starting your walk around the city from the Circus Massimo, an ancient Roman stadium whose history began along with the history of the city. Legend says that it was here that the most important event for Rome took place - the abduction of the Sabian women. The first stone circus appeared here during the time of Julius Caesar, a famous politician and military leader. The ruins of ancient buildings rise above the Circus Massimo - this is a grandiose complex of the imperial residence, where representatives of the highest authorities of Rome lived for five centuries.

Remains of the Imperial Palaces on the Palatine, facing the Circus Massimo

Walking from the Circo Massimo metro station along the remains of the ancient stadium towards the Tiber embankment, you will find yourself in Piazza Bocca della Varitita, where in ancient times the Forum Boar was located. Today you can see two pagan religious buildings here: and. In the portico of the Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin is one of the main attractions of the Eternal City -.

Piazza Bocca della Verita

Go around the square to the right and go up. Coming out onto the embankment, turn right and walk along the river until. From Foro Olitorio, go down to Via del Teatro Marcello and turn left. After walking a few tens of meters, you will see one of the largest ancient stone theaters, built during the time of the first Roman emperor Octavian Augustus - the Theater of Marcellus. Near the ancient building you can see the ruins of the Temple of Apollo.

Moving further up the street, you will come to a wide grand staircase leading to, which is the only fully realized architectural project of Michelangelo Buonarroti. Here is the complex of the Capitoline Museums, as well as the Senate building. If possible, be sure to check out the museum exhibition.

Capitol Stairs

Go back down the stairs, turn right and go to where the grandiose monument to the first king of united Italy, Victor Emmanuel II, is located. This building, known as the Vittoriano, cannot but attract attention with its grandeur. Construction of the monument began in 1885 and was completed in 1927.

Monument to the first king of united Italy

Directly on the square is the former embassy of the Venetian Republic - Palazzo Venezia. On its façade, in the central part of the building, you can see the balcony from which Benito Mussolini once delivered his patriotic speeches.

The wide street Via dei Fori Imperiali, connecting Piazza Venezia with the Colosseum, was built during the time of Mussolini. On both sides of it there is an area archaeological excavations. You can see the ruins here ancient buildings, some of them date back to the 5th century BC!

Via dei Fori Imperiali

One of the largest surviving buildings from the empire is Trajan's Market, a large semicircular structure overlooking the archaeological park. Nearby is a tall one, erected in honor of the emperor’s victory over the Dacians. The bas-reliefs decorating the column tell the story of the course of this battle.
On the opposite side of the street you can see the Senate building, as well as the well-preserved Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, built by Emperor Antoninus Pius in honor of his wife Faustina.

The final point of the walking tour will be the Colosseum. ( Skip-the-line tickets to the Colosseum and Roman Forums possible) The largest amphitheater was built in the second half of the 1st century by the Flavian emperors Vespasian and Titus. Next to the Colosseum is located, installed in honor of the victories of Constantine, the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity.

Day two: from Termini to Piazza Navona

Day 2. Main attractions:

Termini Station
Rome National Museum Palazzo Massimo
Republic Square and Naiad Fountain
Baths of Diocletian and Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli
Moses Fountain
Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria and Lorenzo Bernini's sculpture "The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa"
Crossroads of Four Fountains
Quirinal Palace
Fountain of the Dioscuri
Trevi Fountain
Square Column
Temple of Hadrian
Piazza Navona and Fountain of the Four Rivers

The second walk of our route Rome in 3 days we will start from Termini station. It is located in close proximity to the main railway junction of Italy.

Today there is part of the Rimsky collection National Museum. If you have free time, we recommend that you take a look at its stunning exhibition. Besides antique sculptures and ancient mosaics, here you can see a rich collection of coins, containing specimens from all historical periods, from ancient times to the present day.

Palazzo Massimo

Next, go to Republic Square, in the central part of which you will see the Naiad Fountain, built at the end of the 19th century. The unusual shape of the square repeats the outlines of one of the premises of the ancient Roman baths - the Baths of Diocletian, located on this site during the dawn of the Empire. Part of the same ancient structure during the Renaissance served as the basis for the construction of a new basilica dedicated to St. Mary, Angels and Martyrs.

Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli dei Martyri on Republic Square

The temple project is considered one of Michelangelo's works, so don't miss the opportunity to look into it. On the floor of the basilica you can see an ingenious invention - the solar meridian, by which the Romans determined the passage of time and the onset of religious holidays.

Solar meridian in the Basilica of Santa Maria

After visiting the church, walk straight along Vittorio Emmanuele Orlando until you reach the first intersection. Here is located one of the largest fountains in Rome - the Acqua Felice (aka the Fountain of Moses), built during the Renaissance.

Moses Fountain

Travertine from the disused Baths of Diocletian was used for its construction. Nearby is the church of Santa Maria della Vittoria, which houses the most valuable sculpture made by Lorenzo Bernini - The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa.

Basilica of Santa Maria della Vittoria

After leaving the church, follow Venti Settembe street. The first intersection is the famous intersection, from the central point of which you can see three Egyptian obelisks at once! Here is also the Church of San Carlino, built by the famous architect Francesco Borromini.

Basilica of San Carlino at the Four Fountains Crossroads

The next point of our walk on the program Rome in 3 days will become the Quirinal Palace, where today the presidential residence is located. In the central part of Quirinal Square there is a monumental fountain of the Dioscuri.

Fountain of the Dioscuri on Quirinale Square

Walking around the palace and going down the wide staircase, you will find yourself on the street della Dataria. Follow it to the first intersection and turn right. After walking a few tens of meters, you will have a beautiful view of the famous Trevi Fountain. Don't forget to throw a few coins into it.

Trevi Fountain

Further along Via delle Muratte, reach a wide avenue with active traffic - this is the famous Via del Corso. Turning right, walk a couple of tens of meters to Piazza Colonna, named after the landmark located here - the Column of Marcus Aurelius. Coming out of the northwestern part of the square, you will find yourself at one of the most beautiful palaces in Rome - Palazzo Montecitorio, where meetings of the Chamber of Deputies are held today.

Square Column

Literally a stone's throw from the palace there is a unique structure - an ancient Roman temple, erected in honor of the deified Emperor Hadrian, built into the stock exchange building. Moving further along our route, you can see it, built in the 2nd century AD. The unique ancient structure is not just a masterpiece of ancient Roman architecture, but also a real achievement of those times.

The end point of the walk will be, located on the site where Domitian's stadium stood in ancient times. For several centuries, all kinds of competitions took place here - fist fights, athletic performances, discus throwing, etc. Today, the remains of the ancient stadium can be seen directly under the square, descending several meters underground.

The beautiful one, which became the main decoration of the square, was made by the famous Lorenzo Bernini. Be sure to visit the one located opposite it, built according to a Borromini design. The Brazilian Embassy is located in the palace next to the temple, Palazzo Pamphilj.

Day three: from Piazza del Popolo to the Vatican

Day 3. Main attractions:

Piazza del Popolo and Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo
Via del Corso
Spanish Square and stairs
Barcaccia Fountain
Mausoleum of Augustus
Church of the Sacred Heart and Museum of Souls
Palazaccio
Bridge and Castel Sant'Angelo
St. Peter's Square and Basilica, Vatican
Vatican Museums

We will start our walk on the third day from one of the most beautiful squares in Rome. Don't forget to visit the basilica located here, famous for its chapels. The most famous of them is the Chigi Chapel, the decorative decoration of which was worked on by Raphael and Bernini in their time. In another chapel you can admire the paintings of the great Caravaggio.

Three streets radiate from the square - via di Ripetta, via del Corso and via del Babuino

Three streets radiate from the square - via di Ripetta, via del Corso and via del Babuino, which have become. Follow Via Babuino and you will find yourself in front of one of Rome's most famous landmarks -. Her official name– Scalinata di Trinita dei Monti. At its foot is the famous Barcaccia fountain, designed by Pietro Bernini in the form of a half-submerged boat.

Spanish Square

Continue along Via Condotti until you reach Via del Corso and then continue along Via Tomacelli. In these places is the Mausoleum of Augustus, the tomb of the first Roman emperor, as well as the Altar of Peace, erected in honor of Augustus.

Itinerary for 2 weeks in Rome. Weekend in Rome: two unforgettable days in the Eternal City. Maps of Rome, guides, phrasebooks

The first day

Coliseum

Pantheon of Gods

Gallery and Palace Colonna

Trevi Fountain

Second day

Trastevere

Vatican

Squares of Rome

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