A week in Rome

A Week in Rome: Second Day

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A Week in Rome: Start from Piazza Venezia.
Your second day visit in Rome will lead you to the very center of the Eternal city. Piazza Venezia is the symbol of Italy's unification in 1871, as it is dominated by the famous Altare della Patria, also known as the Victorian, or the ''wedding cake'' depending on who you talk to. The monument was designed by the Italian sculptor Angelo Zanelli at the beginning of the XX century, in order to celebrate Italian unity and the whole Italian unification period known as the ''Risorgimento'' .

Leaving Piazza Venezia behind, going down Via del Teatro Marcello (it’s worth visiting if there is time as it is one of the most ancient theatres in Rome with a shape that is similar to that of the Colosseum) you will see Piazza del Campidoglio, site of the current Rome city hall. This square was designed by Michelangelo includin the geometric design of the piazza's paving. In the middle of this square there is an equestrian statue Marcus Aurelius, but it’s a copy of the original, which is inside the Capitoline Museums.
The complex palaces that contain the Capitoline Museums was built in the 17th century, based on an architectural sketch by Michelangelo. In the museum you will be able to see such masterpieces as the Dying Gaul, a wonderful copy of a Greek original dating from the 3rd century B.C., the Capitoline Venus, and of course the imposing equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius.

After the visit to the Capitoline Museums you can take a walk in the middle of the city, going down the long and beautiful steps of the Campidoglio, go towards Via d’Aracoeli, and then turn left on Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, which is a very long avenue full of shops. At the first major intersection, turn right on Via di Torre Argentina. The ruins you will see are the ones of the sacred area, were Caesar was killed in 44 B.C. Going along Via di Torre Argentina, you will find on your right one of the most famous on of the most beautiful architectural wonders of the ancient world, the Pantheon. Its dome was built using an advanced mixture of cement and pumice and the interior, which is now a church, is a huge open space adorned with statues, paintings, and the tombs of the kings of Italy, as well as the characteristic spherical opening in the center of the ceiling. 

A Week in Rome: Finish Up in Piazza Navona
The second day of your visit will have a perfect finish visiting Piazza Navona, just a few steps from the Pantheon. What’s more, it is an area with a lot of restaurants and pubs where you can spend a night in Rome eating, drinking, and having fun. Don't forget to take a look to the wonderful palace of the Embassy of Brasil, the Church of Saint Agnese in Agone, and Bernini's spectacular Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi.

A Week in Rome: The Rest of Your Trip 
Continuing with your visit of Rome in 7 days for your third day in the Eternal City, 1 week in Rome for your fourth day dedicated to the discovery of the true and everyday Rome, One week in Rome for your day 5, One day trip from Rome to see the beauty of the surroundings of Rome and the treasures they hide, and an unusual Rome for your goodbye to the city. Otherwise, go back to the first day of your Week in Rome.

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