Week in Rome

Week in Rome: Your First day

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Week in Rome: Starting from the Ancient Roman Forum
Your first day of visiting Rome should start with the ruins of Ancient Rome, in particular of the Imperial Age. Walking along Via dei Fori Imperiali you will be able to see a century and a half of history (from 46 B.C. to 111 A.D.), the evidence of which lies in the monumental forums dedicated to and built by a series of emporers, from Augustus to Trajan, better known as the Roman Forum. The most important are the ones of Ceasar, Augustus and Trajano (with the famous column), and don’t forget visiting the Roman Forum, the old Republican Square, from which you can reach the Palatine.

Your visit to Rome must include a guidedvisit to the Colosseum, the most famous Roman arena in the world and one of the marvels of the ancient world. You might find a very long line to get in, but it really is an absolute must, no matter the length of your stay. Nearby you will be able to find some real gladiators and centurions fighting and ready to be photographed with you, obviously for a price, so don't let them suck you in unless the photo is really important to you. The ticket for the Colosseum also includes the chance to visit the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum, so don’t miss this chance to see all of these attractions on the same day.

Leaving behind the Colosseum, on your left you will find Via della Domus Aurea, which will take you into the beautiful park on the Oppio Hill that contains the Domus Aurea. This ancient palace, which is now an underground ruin was built by Nerol on the ashes of the great fire which destroyed Rome in 64 A.D. It’s called Aurea (golden) because of the richness of its rooms and decorations. Pay attention to the day of your visit, because it's closed on Tuesday it’s closed.

Behind the Colosseum, at a few steps from the beginning of the Via Sacra (the one which leads to the Roman Forum), you will see a triumphal arch, built to celebrate the victory of the Emperor Costantine over Massenzio in the Battle of ponte Milvio. Continueing with your walk through the history of Rome, you will be able to visit one of the most important Roman churches, the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano. In fact, it is the official seat of the Pope in Rome, where he acts as the bishop of Rome. The square to the side of the church holds one of the highest Egyptian obelisks in the world made of red granite rising 30 metres into the air.

Week in Rome: Finishing Up at San Clemente Church
If you've managed to do everything above on your first day your up to a good pace. You can finish the day visiting San Clemente Church, a jewel among Roman churches, which is often left out of the traditional tourist itineraries. Built on three levels, with magnificent frescoes and its twelfth-century mosaic of the Cross as the Tree of Life, you will be able to travel down into the stratified layers of history that make up the Eternal City, and even find a miraculous natural spring.

Week in Rome: Continuing Your Trip
To continue your visit, see also A week in Rome for the second day, Visit Rome in 7 days for your third day of stay, 1 week in Rome to take a look at the real and everyday life of Rome, One week in Rome: fifth day, One day trip from Rome to see the beauty of the surrounding areas of Rome and, for your last day,  Unusual Rome.
 

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