Lovely city center flat guide - Ascanio's favs

Visite turistiche

Colosseum

The Colosseum is the main symbol of Rome. It is an imposing construction that, with almost 2,000 years of history, will bring you back in time to discover the way of life in the Roman Empire. Location: Piazza del Colosseo - 15 mins walking from the apartment. Schedule: Every day (excluding Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st): 8:30 a.m. until one hour before sunset. Price: Combined ticket to visit the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine: - Adults: 12€; - European Union members (18 - 24): 7.50€; - Children (ages less than 17) and seniors (over 65) members of the EU: free entrance. Transport: Metro stop "Colosseo", line B

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Colosseum

1 Piazza del Colosseo

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The Colosseum is the main symbol of Rome. It is an imposing construction that, with almost 2,000 years of history, will bring you back in time to discover the way of life in the Roman Empire. Location: Piazza del Colosseo - 15 mins walking from the apartment. Schedule: Every day (excluding Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st): 8:30 a.m. until one hour before sunset. Price: Combined ticket to visit the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine: - Adults: 12€; - European Union members (18 - 24): 7.50€; - Children (ages less than 17) and seniors (over 65) members of the EU: free entrance. Transport: Metro stop "Colosseo", line B

Palatine Hill

Right behind the Colosseum, Palatine Hill is where the city of Rome was founded in 753 B.C.

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Palatine Hill

Via Sacra

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Right behind the Colosseum, Palatine Hill is where the city of Rome was founded in 753 B.C.

Forum Romanum

The Roman Forum was where religious and public life in ancient Rome took place. The Forum is, along with the Colosseum, the greatest sign of the splendor of the Roman Empire that can be seen today. Location: between the Colosseum and Piazza del Campidoglio - 15-30 mins walking from the apartment. Schedule: Every day (excluding Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st): 8:30 a.m. until one hour before sunset. Price: Combined ticket to visit the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine: - Adults: 12€; - European Union members (18 - 24): 7.50€; - Children (ages less than 17) and seniors (over 65) members of the EU: free entrance. Transport: Metro stop "Colosseo", line B

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Forum Romanum

5/6 Via della Salara Vecchia

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The Roman Forum was where religious and public life in ancient Rome took place. The Forum is, along with the Colosseum, the greatest sign of the splendor of the Roman Empire that can be seen today. Location: between the Colosseum and Piazza del Campidoglio - 15-30 mins walking from the apartment. Schedule: Every day (excluding Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st): 8:30 a.m. until one hour before sunset. Price: Combined ticket to visit the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine: - Adults: 12€; - European Union members (18 - 24): 7.50€; - Children (ages less than 17) and seniors (over 65) members of the EU: free entrance. Transport: Metro stop "Colosseo", line B

Piazza Navona

Defined during the 15th century, the Baroque-style Piazza Navona is one of the most charming and popular squares in Rome. Do you remember the fountain in Dan Brown's book and movie Inferno?!? During winter (from Dec 8th to Jan 6th), the whole square is crowded of stalls and rides. Location: Piazza Navona - 30-35 mins walking from the apartment. Schedule: No tour available. Price: No fee requested. Transport: Bus stop "Largo di Torre Argentina", lines #40 or #64 from Termini St.

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Piazza Navona

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Defined during the 15th century, the Baroque-style Piazza Navona is one of the most charming and popular squares in Rome. Do you remember the fountain in Dan Brown's book and movie Inferno?!? During winter (from Dec 8th to Jan 6th), the whole square is crowded of stalls and rides. Location: Piazza Navona - 30-35 mins walking from the apartment. Schedule: No tour available. Price: No fee requested. Transport: Bus stop "Largo di Torre Argentina", lines #40 or #64 from Termini St.

Trevifontänen

Trevi Fountain is the most beautiful fountain in Rome. Measuring some 20 meters in width by 26 meters in height, Trevi Fountain is also the largest fountain in the city. Location: Piazza di Trevi - 20-25 mins walking from the apartment. Schedule: No tour available. Price: No fee requested. Transport: Metro stop "Barberini", line A. DON'T FORGET TO TURN YOUR BACK AND THROW A COIN INTO THE FOUNTAIN!!! - It is a traditional belief, it will guarantee your return to Rome in the future! :)

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Trevifontänen

Piazza di Trevi

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Trevi Fountain is the most beautiful fountain in Rome. Measuring some 20 meters in width by 26 meters in height, Trevi Fountain is also the largest fountain in the city. Location: Piazza di Trevi - 20-25 mins walking from the apartment. Schedule: No tour available. Price: No fee requested. Transport: Metro stop "Barberini", line A. DON'T FORGET TO TURN YOUR BACK AND THROW A COIN INTO THE FOUNTAIN!!! - It is a traditional belief, it will guarantee your return to Rome in the future! :)

Saint Peter's Square

St Peter's Square, or Piazza San Pietro, is probably one of the world's most famous squares and one of the most breath-taking. Designed by Bernini during the seventeenth century, it houses over 300,000 people. Location: Piazza San Pietro - 45-60 mins walking from the apartment. Schedule: No tour available. Price: No fee requested. Transport: - Metro stop "Ottaviano", line A; - Bus stop "San Pietro" lines #40 or #64 from Termini St.

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Saint Peter's Square

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St Peter's Square, or Piazza San Pietro, is probably one of the world's most famous squares and one of the most breath-taking. Designed by Bernini during the seventeenth century, it houses over 300,000 people. Location: Piazza San Pietro - 45-60 mins walking from the apartment. Schedule: No tour available. Price: No fee requested. Transport: - Metro stop "Ottaviano", line A; - Bus stop "San Pietro" lines #40 or #64 from Termini St.

St. Peter's Basilica

St. Peter's Basilica is the holiest temples for Catholicism and one of the largest churches in the world. Besides, it is where the Pope presides many liturgies all year round. Location: Piazza San Pietro - 45-60 mins walking from the apartment. Schedule: - Basilica: October - March: 7am - 6:30pm; April - September: 7am - 7pm; - Dome: opens at 8am and closes one hour before the Basilica. Price: - Basilica: free entrance. - Dome: lift to the terrace plus 320 steps: 8€; climbing 551 steps on foot: 6€. Transport: Metro stop "Ottaviano", line A - Bus stop "San Pietro" lines #40 or #64 from Termini St.

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St. Peter's Basilica

Piazza San Pietro

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St. Peter's Basilica is the holiest temples for Catholicism and one of the largest churches in the world. Besides, it is where the Pope presides many liturgies all year round. Location: Piazza San Pietro - 45-60 mins walking from the apartment. Schedule: - Basilica: October - March: 7am - 6:30pm; April - September: 7am - 7pm; - Dome: opens at 8am and closes one hour before the Basilica. Price: - Basilica: free entrance. - Dome: lift to the terrace plus 320 steps: 8€; climbing 551 steps on foot: 6€. Transport: Metro stop "Ottaviano", line A - Bus stop "San Pietro" lines #40 or #64 from Termini St.

Sixtinska kapellet

Regarded as Michelangelo's masterpiece, the Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina) is a jaw-dropping attraction worth at least seeing once in your lifetime. Location: Inside the Vatican Museums - 50-60 mins walking from the apartment. Schedule: - Monday - Saturday: 9am - 6pm (Ticket office closes at 4 pm); - Sunday: closed except the last Sunday of each month: 9am - 2pm. (Ticket office closes at midday). Price: - Adults: € 16; children (6-18 y.o.) and students (19-26 y.o.): € 8; free entrance last Sunday of month. - Cumulative Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's: € 61 Transport: Metro stop "Ottaviano" or "Cipro-Musei Vaticani", line A

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Sixtinska kapellet

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Regarded as Michelangelo's masterpiece, the Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina) is a jaw-dropping attraction worth at least seeing once in your lifetime. Location: Inside the Vatican Museums - 50-60 mins walking from the apartment. Schedule: - Monday - Saturday: 9am - 6pm (Ticket office closes at 4 pm); - Sunday: closed except the last Sunday of each month: 9am - 2pm. (Ticket office closes at midday). Price: - Adults: € 16; children (6-18 y.o.) and students (19-26 y.o.): € 8; free entrance last Sunday of month. - Cumulative Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's: € 61 Transport: Metro stop "Ottaviano" or "Cipro-Musei Vaticani", line A

Pantheon

The Pantheon of Agrippa, also known as the Roman Pantheon, is one of the architectural masterpieces of the Italian capital. It is the best-preserved building from ancient Rome. Location: Piazza della Rotonda - 25-35 mins walking from the apartment. Schedule: - Monday - Saturday: 8:30am - 7:30pm - Sunday: 9am - 6pm Price: Free entrance. Transport: Bus stop "Largo di Torre Argentina", lines #64 or #40 from Termini St.

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Pantheon

Piazza della Rotonda

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The Pantheon of Agrippa, also known as the Roman Pantheon, is one of the architectural masterpieces of the Italian capital. It is the best-preserved building from ancient Rome. Location: Piazza della Rotonda - 25-35 mins walking from the apartment. Schedule: - Monday - Saturday: 8:30am - 7:30pm - Sunday: 9am - 6pm Price: Free entrance. Transport: Bus stop "Largo di Torre Argentina", lines #64 or #40 from Termini St.

Spanska trappan

A magnificent example of Italian Baroque style, Piazza di Spagna and its "Scalinata Spagna" is one of the most-visited squares in Rome. It is near the high streets Via Condotti, Via Frattina and Via del Babuino. From there, a short walk to the breath-taking Pincio Terrace is compulsory! Location: Piazza di Spagna - 20-30 mins walking from the apartment. Schedule: No tour available. Price: No fee requested. Transport: Metro stop "Spagna", line A

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Spanska trappan

Piazza di Spagna

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A magnificent example of Italian Baroque style, Piazza di Spagna and its "Scalinata Spagna" is one of the most-visited squares in Rome. It is near the high streets Via Condotti, Via Frattina and Via del Babuino. From there, a short walk to the breath-taking Pincio Terrace is compulsory! Location: Piazza di Spagna - 20-30 mins walking from the apartment. Schedule: No tour available. Price: No fee requested. Transport: Metro stop "Spagna", line A

Janiculum-terrassen

By far the most suggesting view of the Rome, Gianicolo is one of the 7 hills of Rome, right above Trastevere, the most Roman neighborhood of the city. Every day at noon a cannon shot is fired from above. When you climb the hill, stop at the so-called Fontanone, one of the most famous fountains in Rome: it is the arrival of the Acqua Paola aqueduct renovated in 1610 by Pope Paul V who restored the aqueduct built by Emperor Trajan in the year 109 to bring good water to Trastevere. The equestrian statue of the General Garibaldi looks at the Campidoglio from the top of the Gianicolo Hill. Location: Gianicolo Terrace - 50-60 mins walking from the apartment. Transport: From Termini St., line #40 up to Bus stop "Ponte Vittorio Emanuele", then line #115 to "Gianicolo"

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Janiculum-terrassen

Salita di Sant'Onofrio

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By far the most suggesting view of the Rome, Gianicolo is one of the 7 hills of Rome, right above Trastevere, the most Roman neighborhood of the city. Every day at noon a cannon shot is fired from above. When you climb the hill, stop at the so-called Fontanone, one of the most famous fountains in Rome: it is the arrival of the Acqua Paola aqueduct renovated in 1610 by Pope Paul V who restored the aqueduct built by Emperor Trajan in the year 109 to bring good water to Trastevere. The equestrian statue of the General Garibaldi looks at the Campidoglio from the top of the Gianicolo Hill. Location: Gianicolo Terrace - 50-60 mins walking from the apartment. Transport: From Termini St., line #40 up to Bus stop "Ponte Vittorio Emanuele", then line #115 to "Gianicolo"