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Rome Monuments and Sightseeings |
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is famous worldwide for its wealth of monuments and works of art
spread throughout the city. Rome Welcome offers you a short guide
to the most important attractions to visit during your stay in the
capital. Please read our tourist guide to the monuments of Rome
before your departure as this will help you make the most of your
holiday. |
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| The Coliseum is one of the most important and best known monuments in the world. The symbol of Rome, it has for years now been home to... [more] |
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Roman Forum |
| A vast archaeological site steeped in history and culture. The Temple of Vesta, the Arch of Titus, the Temple of Saturn... [more] |
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Trevi Fountain |
| In a small square at the centre of Rome stands the grand Trevi Fountain, one of the most fascinating monuments in Rome... [more] |
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The Pantheon |
| Originally a temple built in honour of various divinities, the Pantheon has been transformed over the centuries into a church and tomb for the King of Italy... [more] |
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Vittoriano - Altare della Patria |
| The monument to Victor Emanuel II is known as the Vittoriano and one of the most imposing edifices in Rome... [more] |
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| Built as a tomb for Hadrian and then converted by Popes into a fort as defence against attacks, Castel Sant’Angelo is now an important landmark... [more] |
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| To maintain fire was essential in the Ancient Times and the Temple of Vesta was assigned this very task. [more] |
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| A number of Emperors were to then make further changes to the structure, as is apparent in parts of the walls... [more] |
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| The greatest spa centre in Ancient Times, able to accommodate as many as 1500 people: the Baths of Caracalla. [more] |
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| Villa Borghese is a marvellous park at the centre of Rome that hosts various museums, the most famous of which is the Galleria Borghese. [more] |
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| The Quirinal Palace is where the President of the Italian Republic holds his office. It is the former summer residence of Popes. [more] |
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| Erected in honour of the Italians assassinated by the Nazis in retaliation, the Mausoleum at the Ardeatine Caves is a place of memories... [more] |
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